Vocabulary

  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • have to: Must do
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
  • break up
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • plus size: Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in perpetuity: Continuing forever without end.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • set on: To attack
  • set alight: To cause something to start burning; ignite.
  • in flames: Burning fiercely
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • regardless of
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • funeral service: A ceremony held to commemorate a deceased person, typically involving religious rituals or eulogies.
  • in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • write down: To record in writing
  • odds and ends: Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • extreme: Very great in degree
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
  • deposit: Concentration of mineral left by a river
  • eternity: A very long time; forever
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • irritated: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • existential: Philosophy concerning existence
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • own: To have something as your property
  • scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
  • parlor: Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
  • burial: Act or ceremony of burying, e.g. of the dead
  • coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
  • rectangular: (Of shape/object) with 4 sides and 4 right angles
  • casket: Box in which dead people are buried; coffin
  • donation: Gift or money given to help support a cause
  • bunny: Rabbits
  • cremate: To burn a corpse until only ashes are left
  • mausoleum: Building containing graves of the rich or famous
  • cremation: Burning of a dead body
  • decease: To die
  • femur: Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
  • grandma: Mother of your father or mother
  • embalm: To preserve (a corpse) using chemicals and oils
  • gamer: Person playing a game to a set of rules
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
      A2TOEIC
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
      B1
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
      A1
      More
    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
      More
    • as a gift

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Given without expectation of payment; a present.
      A2
      More
    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
      More
    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • beyond me

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Impossible for me to understand.
      • Impossible for me to do.
      B2
      More
    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
      A1
      More
    • bunny

      US /ˈbʌni/

      UK /ˈbʌni/

      • Countable Noun
      • Rabbits
      B2
      More
    • burial

      US /ˈbɛriəl/

      UK /ˈberiəl/

      • Noun
      • Act or ceremony of burying, e.g. of the dead
      • A place where a dead body is buried; a grave or tomb.
      B1
      More
    • bury

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into the ground and cover it
      B1
      More
    • casket

      US /ˈkæskɪt/

      UK /ˈkɑ:skɪt/

      • Noun
      • Box in which dead people are buried; coffin
      C1
      More
    • coffin

      US /ˈkɔ:fɪn/

      UK /ˈkɒfɪn/

      • Noun
      • Wooden box in which a dead body is put
      B1
      More
    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
      B1
      More
    • cremate

      US /ˈkriˌmet,krɪˈmet/

      UK /krə'meɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a corpse until only ashes are left
      C2
      More
    • cremation

      US /krəˈmeɪʃn/

      UK /krəˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Burning of a dead body
      C2
      More
    • decease

      US /dɪˈsis/

      UK /dɪˈsi:s/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To die
      B2
      More
    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • deposit

      US /dɪˈpɑzɪt/

      UK /dɪ'pɒzɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concentration of mineral left by a river
      • Part payment so that an item will be kept for you
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of rivers) to leave a layer of minerals, etc.
      • To lay down of layers, e.g. of soil, over time
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • donation

      US /doʊˈneɪʃn/

      UK /dəʊˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gift or money given to help support a cause
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • embalm

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To preserve (a corpse) using chemicals and oils
      C2
      More
    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
      More
    • eternity

      US /ɪˈtə:nɪti/

      UK /ɪ'tɜ:nətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very long time; forever
      • The state or time that comes after death.
      B2
      More
    • existential

      US /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl, ˌɛksɪ-/

      UK /ˌegzɪˈstenʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Philosophy concerning existence
      B2
      More
    • extreme

      US /ɪkˈstrim/

      UK /ɪk'stri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Very great in degree
      • Farthest from a center
      • Noun
      • Effort that is thought more than is necessary
      • The furthest point or limit of something.
      B1
      More
    • femur

      US /ˈfimɚ/

      UK /ˈfi:mə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
      C1
      More
    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • funeral

      US /ˈfjunərəl/

      UK /ˈfju:nərəl/

      • Noun
      • Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of a funeral; mournful or somber.
      B1
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    • funeral service

      US /ˈfjunərəl 'sɝvɪs/

      UK /ˈfju:nərəl ˈsɜːvɪs/

      • Noun
      • A ceremony held to commemorate a deceased person, typically involving religious rituals or eulogies.
      B1
      More
    • gamer

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person playing a game to a set of rules
      C2
      More
    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
      More
    • grandma

      US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/

      UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Mother of your father or mother
      B2
      More
    • grave

      US /ɡrev/

      UK /ɡreɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poetic death; being dead
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
      More
    • in flames

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Burning fiercely
      B2
      More
    • in perpetuity

      US /ɪn ˌpɝpəˈtuɪti/

      UK /ɪn ˌpɜ:pəˈtju:ɪti/

      • other
      • Continuing forever without end.
      C1
      More
    • in some places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In certain locations or areas, but not all.
      A1
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • in the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
      • Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
      A1
      More
    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
      A1
      More
    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
      A2TOEIC
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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
      More
    • irritated

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disturb, anger, or upset someone
      • To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
      • Adjective
      • Annoyed, angered or upset
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • left out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
      A1
      More
    • mausoleum

      US /ˌmɔsəˈliəm, -zə-/

      UK /ˌmɔ:səˈli:əm/

      • Noun
      • Building containing graves of the rich or famous
      C1
      More
    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • narrow down

      US /ˈnæro daʊn/

      UK /ˈnærəu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
      A1
      More
    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
      A2
      More
    • odds and ends

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
      A1
      More
    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
      More
    • organ

      US /ˈɔrɡən/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a person's body with a particular function
      • Large institution or body
      B1
      More
    • parlor

      US /'pɑ:lə/

      UK /'pɑ:lə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
      • Reception room, often private, in an inn or club
      B2
      More
    • plus size

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Denoting or relating to clothes that are larger than the standard sizes.
      • Noun
      • A model who wears plus-size clothing.
      More
    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
      B2
      More
    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
      A1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • rectangular

      US /rɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/

      UK /rek'tæŋɡjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of shape/object) with 4 sides and 4 right angles
      B1
      More
    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
      More
    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • scatter

      US /ˈskætɚ/

      UK /'skætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw or move into various different directions
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or leave things in various places
      B2
      More
    • set alight

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause something to start burning; ignite.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inspire or excite; to fill with passion or enthusiasm.
      • Past tense of setting something on fire.
      A2
      More
    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
      A1
      More
    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • sword

      US /sɔrd/

      UK /sɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
      B1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
      More
    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
      B1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
      A2
      More
    • work around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
      A1
      More
    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      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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