Vocabulary

  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • call over: To ask someone to come to you
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • work out
  • set up
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • have to: Must do
  • in two minds: Unable to decide between two options; ambivalent.
  • like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
  • straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
  • excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
  • chaotic: Utterly confused
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • insist: To demand that someone do something
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
  • humid: (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • cross: Angry and upset
  • luggage: Suitcases and bags
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • bin: Type of container, usually for trash
  • horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • functional: Useful; not just for decoration
  • metro: Underground railway or subway
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
  • awkwardly: With a lack of smooth movement
  • scorch: To dry up from the power of the sun
  • bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • nah: Way of saying 'No'
  • civilize: To teach people how to behave properly
  • motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
  • motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • awkwardly

      US /ˈɔkwə:dlɪ/

      UK /'ɔ:kwədlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With a lack of smooth movement
      • With a lack of social ease
      B1
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    • bathroom

      US /ˈbæθru:m/

      UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/

      • Noun
      • Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
      B1
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    • bin

      US /bɪn/

      UK /bɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of container, usually for trash
      • (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something away in the trash
      B1
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    • call over

      US /kɔl ˈovɚ/

      UK /kɔ:l ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask someone to come to you
      A1
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    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
      A1
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
      B1
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    • chaotic

      US /keɪˈɒtɪk/

      UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Utterly confused
      B1
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    • civilize

      US /ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/

      UK /ˈsɪvəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach people how to behave properly
      B2
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    • consume

      US /kənˈsum/

      UK /kən'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, buy or use up something
      • To take all your energy; focus the attention
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
      A2
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    • cross

      US /krɔs, krɑs/

      UK /krɒs/

      • Adjective
      • Angry and upset
      • From one side of something to the other
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put one thing over another e.g. arms
      • To breed one type of animal or plant with another
      A2
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
      A2
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    • delivery

      US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/

      UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/

      • Noun
      • Way someone acts when speaking publicly
      • Act of taking something to a person or place
      A2TOEIC
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    • excessive

      US /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈsesɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is usual or proper
      B2
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
      B1
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    • functional

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

      UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Useful; not just for decoration
      • In working order; operative.
      • Noun
      • A function whose argument is itself a function.
      A2
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • horn

      US /hɔ:rn/

      UK /hɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that makes a loud warning noise
      • (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
      B1
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    • humid

      US /ˈhjumɪd/

      UK /ˈhju:mɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of air, weather) containing a lot of moisture
      B1
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in two minds

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unable to decide between two options; ambivalent.
      • Torn between two choices or opinions.
      A1
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    • insist

      US /ɪnˈsɪst/

      UK /ɪn'sɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To strongly state your opinion without changing it
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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    • like fun

      US /laɪk fʌn/

      UK /laɪk fʌn/

      • other
      • Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
      B2
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
      A1
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    • luggage

      US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suitcases and bags
      • The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
      B1TOEIC
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    • metro

      US /ˈmetroʊ/

      UK /ˈmetrəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Underground railway or subway
      B2
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    • motorbike

      US /ˈmotɚˌbaɪk/

      UK /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
      B2
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    • motorcycle

      US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
      B2
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    • nah

      US /nɑ:/

      UK /nɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Way of saying 'No'
      B2
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    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
      B1
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
      B1
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
      A2
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    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
      A2TOEIC
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    • regular

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
      A2TOEIC
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    • scorch

      US /skɔ:rtʃ/

      UK /skɔ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To dry up from the power of the sun
      B2TOEIC
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
      B1
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    • spit

      US /spɪt/

      UK /spɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
      B1
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
      A2
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    • straightforward

      US /stretˈfɔrwəd/

      UK /ˌstreɪtˈfɔ:wəd/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to do or understand; not complicated
      • Honest and open; not trying to hide anything.
      B1TOEIC
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    • strict

      US /strɪkt/

      UK /strɪkt/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to enforce rules; severe
      • (Of orders) that must be obeyed
      A2
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
      A2
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
      B1
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    • underground

      US /ˈʌndərgraʊnd/

      UK /ˈʌndəgraʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
      • Secret or subversive.
      • Noun
      • Secret group organized to overthrow a government
      • Subway system, e.g. in London
      B1
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
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    • walk with

      US /wɔk wɪð/

      UK /wɔ:k wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone while walking.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To support or stand by someone.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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