Vocabulary

  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • by ear: Learning or doing something using hearing, not written instructions.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
  • in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
  • in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • hang together: To stay united or cooperate closely.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for instance: As an example.
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • muscle up: To increase muscle strength or size through exercise.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
  • instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
  • charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • groove: Long line that is cut into a surface of something
  • subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
  • swing: Movement in a curved motion
  • fill: To make something full
  • rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • derive: To come from another thing
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
  • march: To force someone to walk somewhere
  • bastard: Someone whose parents were not married
  • shuffle: To change the order of items/people in a group
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
  • voila
  • pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
  • speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
  • drum: To make a rhythmic sound with your fingers
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
  • snare: To trap using a device or clever trick
  • sublime: The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
  • orthodox: Believing in and following traditions; traditional
  • rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
  • lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
  • hiccup: A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
  • punk: Violent or criminal young man
  • seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • elemental: Being basic and important
  • tempo: Speed or pace of something
  • tambourine: Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
  • tat: Lacework made by knotting or looping
  • reggae: Type of popular Caribbean music
  • jazzy: Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
  • lope: To run with long, relaxed strides
  • mod: Person who wears modern clothes
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
      A2TOEIC
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
      A1
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    • aspire

      US /əˈspaɪr/

      UK /əˈspaɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a great ambition or goal
      B2
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
      More
    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • bastard

      US /ˈbæstəd/

      UK /'bɑ:stəd/

      • Noun
      • Someone whose parents were not married
      • Person considered mean or deserving contempt
      C2
      More
    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
      B2
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    • by ear

      US /baɪ ɪɚ/

      UK /baɪ ɪə/

      • other
      • Learning or doing something using hearing, not written instructions.
      B1
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    • charisma

      US /kəˈrɪzmə/

      UK /kə'rɪzmə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
      B2
      More
    • competent

      US /ˈkɑmpɪtənt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

      • Adjective
      • Fully qualified or capable of doing
      • Of an acceptable quality, though not outstanding.
      B2
      More
    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
      A2TOEIC
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    • contrast with

      US /ˈkɑntræst wɪð/

      UK /ˈkɔntræst wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be strikingly different from something else.
      A1
      More
    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
      More
    • derive

      US /dɪˈraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈraɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come from another thing
      B1
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
      B1TOEIC
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    • drum

      US /drʌm/

      UK /drʌm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a rhythmic sound with your fingers
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Musical instrument played with sticks or by hand
      • Large round, circular container (e.g. for oil)
      A2
      More
    • elemental

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntl:/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Being basic and important
      • Relating to the basic elements of nature; powerful.
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
      A1
      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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    • 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
      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
      More
    • groove

      US /ɡruv/

      UK /ɡru:v/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long line that is cut into a surface of something
      • (Informal) state of doing something well, quickly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enjoy very much, especially music
      • To become comfortable and efficient in a routine or activity.
      B2
      More
    • hang together

      US /hæŋ təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /hæŋ təˈgeðə/

      • other
      • To stay united or cooperate closely.
      B2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • hiccup

      US /ˈhɪkəp/

      UK /'hɪkʌp/

      • Noun
      • A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sound after a spasm of the diaphragm
      B2
      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
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in one year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Within a period of twelve months.
      A1
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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.
      B1
      More
    • in sync

      US /ɪn sɪŋk/

      UK /in siŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of coordination or harmony.
      More
    • in the pocket

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/

      UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/

      • other
      • Having secured or certain success or advantage.
      B2
      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
      More
    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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    • instinct

      US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

      UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/

      • Noun
      • Natural way of thinking; intuition
      • Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
      B1
      More
    • jazzy

      US /ˈdʒæzi/

      UK /ˈdʒæzi/

      • Adjective
      • Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
      • Fancy and highly decorated
      B1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • lively

      US /ˈlaɪvli/

      UK /'laɪvlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Full of life and energy; merry; animated
      B1
      More
    • lope

      US /lop/

      UK /ləʊp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To run with long, relaxed strides
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
      A2
      More
    • metal

      US /ˈmɛtl/

      UK /ˈmetl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
      • An object made of metal.
      • Adjective
      • Made something such as gold, steel, iron
      A2
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    • mod

      US /mɒd/

      UK /mɒd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who wears modern clothes
      C1
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    • muscle up

      US /ˈmʌsəl ʌp/

      UK /ˈmʌsl ʌp/

      • other
      • To increase muscle strength or size through exercise.
      B2
      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
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
      B1
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    • orthodox

      US /ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/

      UK /ˈɔ:θədɔks/

      • Adjective
      • Believing in and following traditions; traditional
      • Generally thought to be correct or true
      B2
      More
    • perfectly

      US /ˈpəfɪktli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/

      • Adverb
      • In a faultless manner; without mistakes
      A2
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    • pocket

      US /ˈpɑkɪt/

      UK /'pɒkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
      • Area of space
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into your pocket
      • To take or hide something illegally
      A2TOEIC
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
      B2
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
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    • punk

      US /pʌŋk/

      UK /pʌŋk/

      • Noun
      • Violent or criminal young man
      B2
      More
    • rack

      US /ræk/

      UK /ræk/

      • Noun
      • A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone pain or suffering
      B1
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    • rat

      US /ræt/

      UK /ræt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
      • Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
      B1
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    • reggae

      US /ˈrɛɡe/

      UK /ˈregeɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of popular Caribbean music
      • A style of popular music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, having a strong rhythm and often dealing with social and political issues.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to reggae music.
      C1
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
      A2
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    • seminal

      US /ˈsɛmənəl/

      UK /ˈsemɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the inspiration for future development
      C1TOEIC
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    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
      A2TOEIC
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    • shuffle

      US /ˈʃʌfəl/

      UK /'ʃʌfl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the order of items/people in a group
      B2
      More
    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • snare

      US /sner/

      UK /sneə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To trap using a device or clever trick
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • speed

      US /spid/

      UK /spi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How fast or slow something is or is done
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move quickly when completing an action
      • To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
      A2
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
      A1
      More
    • subjective

      US /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /səbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
      C1
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    • sublime

      US /səˈblaɪm/

      UK /sə'blaɪm/

      • Adjective
      • The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • swing

      US /swɪŋ/

      UK /swɪŋ/

      • Noun
      • Movement in a curved motion
      • Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a back and forth motion
      • To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
      A2
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    • tambourine

      US /ˌtæmbəˈrin/

      UK /ˌtæmbəˈri:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
      • Noun
      • The sound produced by a tambourine.
      C2
      More
    • tap on

      US /tæp ɑn/

      UK /tæp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
      • To select something by touching it on a screen.
      A1
      More
    • tat

      US /tæt/

      UK /tæt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lacework made by knotting or looping
      • Transitive Verb
      • To tattoo someone.
      • To make (a piece of) tatting.
      B2
      More
    • tempo

      US /ˈtɛmpo/

      UK /'tempəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed or pace of something
      C1
      More
    • tune

      US /tun, tjun/

      UK /tju:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
      • To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
      A2
      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
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a good connection with someone
      C1
      More
    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
      C1
      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

    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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    Ever wondered how drumming legends like Stewart Copeland create those iconic beats? This video dives deep into drumming techniques, from matched grip to playing in the pocket, giving you practical tips and insights from a true master. You'll pick up some awesome vocabulary related to music and maybe even get inspired to practice slow and steady!

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