Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • slip by: To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • look back: To think about past events
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • regardless of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • stick it out: To endure to the end; persevere through difficulties.
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • in terms of
  • want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
  • run down: To be in a bad condition
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
  • just chill out: To relax and stop being angry or upset about something
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • satisfied: To make someone happy because they got their wish
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • hindsight: Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • advantageous: Being likely to benefit a person
  • forte: Someone's strong point
  • diner: Person who dines; customer in restaurant
  • gal: Another way to say girl
  • shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
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    • advantageous

      US /ˌædvænˈtedʒəs, -vən-/

      UK /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being likely to benefit a person
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    • analyze

      US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'ænəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study carefully to find out the meaning of
      B1TOEIC
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
      A1
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
      A1
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
      A1
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
      A1
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    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
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    • chill out

      US /tʃɪl aʊt/

      UK /tʃil aut/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
      • To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
      B2
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    • diner

      US /ˈdaɪnɚ/

      UK /ˈdaɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who dines; customer in restaurant
      B1
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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
      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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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • for all that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite that; even though.
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
      A1
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • forte

      US /fɔ:rteɪ/

      UK /ˈfɔ:teɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone's strong point
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    • gal

      US /ɡæl/

      UK /ɡæl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Another way to say girl
      B1
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    • genuine

      US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

      UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
      • Being sincere in your actions or character
      A2TOEIC
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
      A2TOEIC
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    • good person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
      A1
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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
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
      A2TOEIC
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hindsight

      US /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/

      UK /'haɪndsaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Understanding the nature of an event afterwards
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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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 the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • journal

      US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

      UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A diary; record of what you do every day
      • Magazine of academic papers
      B1TOEIC
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    • just chill out

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To relax and stop being angry or upset about something
      More
    • 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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • loyal

      US /ˈlɔɪəl/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Always showing support for; faithful
      • Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
      B1TOEIC
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    • navigate

      US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/

      UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
      • To deal successfully with something complex
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • proposal

      US /prəˈpozəl/

      UK /prəˈpəʊzl/

      • Noun
      • Act of asking someone to marry you
      • Offer or plan to people who can decide about it
      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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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
      A2TOEIC
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • regret

      US /rɪˈɡrɛt/

      UK /rɪ'ɡret/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
      • Used to express apology or sadness.
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
      A1
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
      A2
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    • run down

      US /rʌn daʊn/

      UK /rʌn daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be in a bad condition
      • To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
      A1
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    • satisfied

      US /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

      UK /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone happy because they got their wish
      • To do what is required in order to finish
      • Adjective
      • Happy because you got what you wanted; content
      A2
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    • shark

      US /ʃɑ:rk/

      UK /ʃɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
      • Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
      B2
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    • slip by

      US /slɪp baɪ/

      UK /slip bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
      A2
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
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    • stick it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To endure to the end; persevere through difficulties.
      A1
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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
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
      A2TOEIC
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
      B1
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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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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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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
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    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
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    • want out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
      A1
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
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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.
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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