Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • bike lane: A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
  • outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • deal with
  • public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • interact with
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • curb: Anything that restrains or controls
  • urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • doable: Able to be done; possible
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • cumulative: Getting larger slowly through more additions
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • frenzy: State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
  • fix: Answer to a problem
  • yearn: To strongly desire something or someone
  • promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • municipal: Concerning a city or town government
  • metro: Underground railway or subway
  • quadruple: To make or become four times bigger in number
  • respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
  • biomass: Number of living things in a particular area
  • airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
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    • airport

      US /ˈerpɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • A place where passenger planes land and take off
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    • 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.
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    • at fault

      US /æt fɔlt/

      UK /æt fɔ:lt/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
      • Phrase
      • Culpable; deserving of blame or censure.
      A1
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
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    • bike lane

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
      A2
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    • biomass

      US /'baɪoʊmæs/

      UK /'baɪəʊmæs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of living things in a particular area
      B2
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • cumulative

      US /ˈkju:mjəleɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkju:mjələtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Getting larger slowly through more additions
      B2
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    • curb

      US /kɚb/

      UK /kɜ:b/

      • Noun
      • Anything that restrains or controls
      B2
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
      A2
      More
    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
      B1
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • doable

      US /ˈduəbəl/

      UK /ˈdu:əbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be done; possible
      C2
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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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.
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    • fix

      US /fɪks/

      UK /fɪks/

      • Noun
      • Answer to a problem
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange or prepare something
      • To attach something so it will not move or change
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    • 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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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
      A1
      More
    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
      More
    • frenzy

      US /ˈfrɛnzi/

      UK /ˈfrenzi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
      B2
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
      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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    • 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
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    • humidity

      US /hjuˈmɪdɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmɪdəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
      B1TOEIC
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    • 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.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

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

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • lane

      US /len/

      UK /leɪn/

      • Noun
      • Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
      • Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • metro

      US /ˈmetroʊ/

      UK /ˈmetrəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Underground railway or subway
      B2
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    • municipal

      US /mjuˈnɪsəpəl/

      UK /mju:ˈnɪsɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city or town government
      B2
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    • neglect

      US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

      UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of failing to do something important, required
      • State or condition of not receiving proper care
      • Transitive Verb
      • To not do something that is important or required
      • To fail to take care of something; ignore
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on air

      US /ɑn er/

      UK /ɔn eə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Adjective
      • Available or accessible to the public.
      A2
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
      A1
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • outside the box

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Thinking in a new and creative way.
      • Adjective
      • Innovative or unconventional.
      A1
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pavement

      US /ˈpevmənt/

      UK /ˈpeɪvmənt/

      • Noun
      • Surface next to a road for people to walk on
      B1
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    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
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    • promenade

      US /ˌprɑməˈned, -ˈnɑd/

      UK /ˌprɒmə'nɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Public walkway, especially along a beach
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in a casual, relaxed manner for pleasure
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    • public life

      US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/

      UK /ˈpʌblik laif/

      • Noun
      • The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
      • The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
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    • quadruple

      US /kwɑˈdrupəl, -ˈdrʌpəl, ˈkwɑdrʊpəl/

      UK /kwɒ'dru:pl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become four times bigger in number
      C1
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    • rent

      US /rɛnt/

      UK /rent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the use of something in return for payment
      • To cut a piece of cloth by tearing it
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    • respectfully

      US /rɪˈspɛktfəlɪ/

      UK /rɪ'spektfəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
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    • says it all

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
      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.
      A1
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    • solar

      US /ˈsolɚ/

      UK /'səʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sun, or its heat
      B1
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    • storage

      US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of storing something; a depository for goods
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
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    • to boot

      US /tu but/

      UK /tu: bu:t/

      • Adverb
      • In addition; as well; besides.
      • Phrase
      • to fire, dismiss, or forcefully remove someone from a job or organization
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    • toll

      US /tol/

      UK /təʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
      • Number of people hurt or killed in a disaster
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Bell) to ring in a slow, loud and repeated way
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    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • urban

      US /ˈɚbən/

      UK /'ɜ:bən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city; located in a city
      • Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
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    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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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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    • yearn

      US /jɚn/

      UK /jɜ:n/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To strongly desire something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong, persistent desire for something
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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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