Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • lame duck: An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • bang on: Exactly (used with numbers, time, for emphasis)
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • rush out: To leave a place quickly or suddenly.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • turn on
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • ride up: To move upwards, especially clothing.
  • put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • rigorous: Very strict and often difficult; thorough
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • elastic: Able to return to original shape after stretching
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • buck: To resist or go against the trend
  • bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
  • slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
  • pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
  • psyche: Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • plum: Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
  • duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
  • balm: Fragrant herb
  • sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
  • subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
  • tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
  • schoolwork: Work students do in class and for homework
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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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    • at midnight

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
      • Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
      A1
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • balm

      US /bɑm/

      UK /bɑ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fragrant herb
      • Soft oily substance, e.g. to soften the skin
      C1
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    • bang on

      US /bæŋ ɑn/

      UK /bæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Exactly (used with numbers, time, for emphasis)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep talking so it becomes annoying
      A2
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
      A2
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    • bother

      US /ˈbɑðɚ/

      UK /'bɒðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
      • To take the trouble to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Problems, concern or worry for someone
      • A disturbance; trouble
      A2TOEIC
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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
      A1
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
      A2
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    • buck

      US /bʌk/

      UK /bʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or go against the trend
      • Countable Noun
      • A male deer, especially a male of the fallow deer or roe deer.
      • A dashing young man.
      B1
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • duck

      US /dʌk/

      UK /dʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid doing something that is difficult
      • To lower your head to avoid hitting something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common type of water bird
      B1
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    • elastic

      US /ɪˈlæstɪk/

      UK /ɪˈlæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Able to return to original shape after stretching
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material that can stretch and return to shape
      B1
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    • essay

      US /ˈɛsˌe, ɛˈse/

      UK /'eseɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short piece of written opinion on a subject
      • A test of the quality of a metal or ore.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt or try.
      • To test or evaluate the quality of something.
      B1
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
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    • fairy

      US /ˈfɛri/

      UK /'feərɪ/

      • Noun
      • Small imaginary being that can do magic
      B1
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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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    • find out about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
      A1
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    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
      C1TOEIC
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • glue

      US /ɡlu/

      UK /ɡlu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sticky substance used for joining things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or affix things with glue or paste
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
      A1
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
      B2
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • lame

      US /lem/

      UK /leɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
      • Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to become incapable of walking
      B2
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    • lame duck

      US /lem dʌk/

      UK /leim dʌk/

      • Noun
      • An official (especially an elected one) in the final period of office, after the election of a successor.
      • A person or thing that is ineffectual or unsuccessful.
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    • painful

      US /ˈpenfəl/

      UK /ˈpeɪnfl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
      • Causing distress or unhappiness.
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • plum

      US /plʌm/

      UK /plʌm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
      B2
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    • pose

      US /poʊz/

      UK /pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
      • To suggest an idea, question or solution
      • Noun
      • False behavior to gain respect or liking
      B1TOEIC
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
      B1TOEIC
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    • psyche

      US /ˈsaɪki/

      UK /ˈsaɪki/

      • Noun
      • Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
      C2
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    • put under

      US /pʊt ˈʌndɚ/

      UK /put ˈʌndə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
      • To bring someone or something under one's control or authority.
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    • ride up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move upwards, especially clothing.
      A1
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    • rigorous

      US /ˈrɪɡərəs/

      UK /ˈrɪgərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very strict and often difficult; thorough
      • Thorough; meticulous; exhaustive.
      B1TOEIC
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
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    • rush out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place quickly or suddenly.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To produce or publish something very quickly.
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    • schoolwork

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Work students do in class and for homework
      B2
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • slippery

      US /ˈslɪpəri/

      UK /ˈslɪpəri/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
      • Hard to pin down; avoiding telling facts; evasive
      B1
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    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
      A2
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    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
      A2TOEIC
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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
      A2
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    • subway

      US /ˈsʌbˌwe/

      UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Train system running under the ground in a city
      B1
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    • sugar

      US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/

      UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
      • White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
      • Countable Noun
      • Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
      A2
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    • swollen

      US /ˈswolən/

      UK /ˈswəʊlən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in size or number larger than normal
      • To become larger than normal, often due to injury
      • Adjective
      • Increased in size due to injury
      B1
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
      A2TOEIC
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • tiger

      US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
      B1
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    • tight

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
      A2TOEIC
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      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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