Vocabulary

  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on time
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • fork over: To hand over money or something else, especially when unwillingly.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at least: As a minimum
  • slightly: Only a little
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • glance: Quick or temporary look at
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • canine: Long, pointed tooth
  • abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
  • clarification: Act or process of making a liquid clear
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
  • sassy: Improperly forward or bold
  • bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • aerobic: Needing oxygen to live
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • majesty: Impressive quality that something large has
  • spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
  • cutlery: Tableware implements for cutting and eating food
  • flap: Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
  • butler: Senior male servant in a household
  • violently: In a forceful way that may cause physical damage
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • tonic: An invigorating fresh energy boost
  • jog: To run at a steady, slow pace
  • highness: Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
  • alight: (Mainly British) on fire
  • debacle: Sudden ruin or defeat; downfall; a total failure
  • gin: Strong colorless alcohol made from grain
  • permissible: That is allowed; allowable
  • glassware: Article of tableware made of glass
  • clink: To make light sound as when glasses are tapped
  • nightclub: Place for drinking and dancing at night
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    • abide

      US /əˈbaɪd/

      UK /ə'baɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
      B2TOEIC
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
      B2
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    • aerobic

      US /eˈroʊbɪk/

      UK /eəˈrəʊbɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Needing oxygen to live
      B2
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    • alight

      US /əˈlaɪt/

      UK /əˈlaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • (Mainly British) on fire
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get off a vehicle such as a bus
      C1
      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
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
      More
    • bang

      US /bæŋ/

      UK /bæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike something loudly or forcefully
      • Noun
      • Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
      • A loud noise
      A2
      More
    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • 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 into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
      A1
      More
    • butler

      US /ˈbʌtlə/

      UK /ˈbʌtlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Senior male servant in a household
      B1
      More
    • canine

      US /ˈkenaɪn/

      UK /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long, pointed tooth
      • a dog
      • Adjective
      • of or relating to dogs
      • Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.
      C1
      More
    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
      B1
      More
    • clarification

      US /ˌklærəfəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌklærəfɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of making a liquid clear
      • Act of explaining to make it easier to understand
      B1
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    • clink

      US /klɪŋk/

      UK /klɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make light sound as when glasses are tapped
      C1
      More
    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
      A1
      More
    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
      More
    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
      B1
      More
    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
      A2
      More
    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
      A1
      More
    • cutlery

      US /ˈkʌtləri/

      UK /ˈkʌtləri/

      • Noun
      • Tableware implements for cutting and eating food
      C1
      More
    • debacle

      US /dɪˈbɑkəl,-ˈbækəl/

      UK /deɪˈbɑ:kl/

      • Noun
      • Sudden ruin or defeat; downfall; a total failure
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
      A2
      More
    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • etiquette

      US /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, -kɪt/

      UK /ˈetɪket/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rules regarding manners or good behavior
      B2
      More
    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • flap

      US /flæp/

      UK /flæp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Motion or sound of something waving back and forth
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something back and forth or up and down
      B2
      More
    • fork over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hand over money or something else, especially when unwillingly.
      A2
      More
    • formal

      US / ˈfɔrməl/

      UK /'fɔ:ml/

      • Adjective
      • Observing rules and procedures strictly
      • Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

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

      US /dʒɪn/

      UK /dʒɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong colorless alcohol made from grain
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the seeds from cotton using a cotton gin.
      B2
      More
    • glance

      US /glæns/

      UK /glɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Quick or temporary look at
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look somewhere quickly and then look away
      A2
      More
    • glassware

      US /ˈɡlæsˌwɛr/

      UK /ˈɡlɑ:swɛə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Article of tableware made of glass
      C2
      More
    • go past

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move beyond a particular place or point.
      • To exceed a time limit or expected duration.
      A1
      More
    • 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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    • highness

      US /'haɪnəs/

      UK /'haɪnəs/

      • Noun
      • Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
      B2
      More
    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
      A2TOEIC
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    • hunt down

      US /hʌnt daʊn/

      UK /hʌnt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
      • To pursue someone or something relentlessly until caught or found.
      B1
      More
    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
      A2
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • jog

      US /dʒɑɡ/

      UK /dʒɒɡ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To run at a steady, slow pace
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A small, light knock or push
      • A knock or push on something lightly
      B1
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • live life

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
      A1
      More
    • majesty

      US /ˈmædʒɪsti/

      UK /'mædʒəstɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Impressive quality that something large has
      B1
      More
    • nightclub

      US /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/

      UK /ˈnaɪtklʌb/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place for drinking and dancing at night
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • offend

      US /əˈfɛnd/

      UK /ə'fend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break a rule or do something wrong
      • To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
      B1
      More
    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
      More
    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
      A1
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • permissible

      US /pɚˈmɪsəbəl/

      UK /pəˈmɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That is allowed; allowable
      B2
      More
    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
      A2TOEIC
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
      A2
      More
    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • sassy

      US /ˈsæsi/

      UK /ˈsæsi/

      • Adjective
      • Improperly forward or bold
      C1
      More
    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
      More
    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
      B1
      More
    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
      B1
      More
    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
      B1
      More
    • spaghetti

      US /spəˈɡɛti/

      UK /spəˈgeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Italian pasta in long thin strands
      B2
      More
    • stab

      US /stæb/

      UK /stæb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
      B1
      More
    • stir

      US /stɚ/

      UK /stɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse (attention or interest)
      • To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention or interest aroused by an event
      B1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • tonic

      US /ˈtɑnɪk/

      UK /'tɒnɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An invigorating fresh energy boost
      • Fizzy mixer drink, often drunk with gin
      • Adjective
      • Associated with the main note in a musical scale
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • violently

      US /ˈvaɪələntlɪ/

      UK /ˈvaɪələntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a forceful way that may cause physical damage
      • In a manner involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage
      B1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    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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