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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
  • rip out: To remove something quickly and violently.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
  • no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • nasty: Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • huge: Very very large
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • soil: Conditions in which something develops
  • soggy: Unpleasantly wet
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
  • raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
  • rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
  • decompose: To cause (chemical) to separate into smaller parts
  • shitty: Very bad
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
  • overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
  • worm: Small thin tube-shaped animal without legs
  • diabolical: Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic
  • unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
  • munch: Sound made when eating something quickly or loudly
  • moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
  • leaky: Allowing fluid or air to enter or escape
  • hippo: Short for 'hippopotamus'
  • peat: Acid black material used as soil for some plants
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • bully

      US /ˈbʊli/

      UK /'bʊlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
      • A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
      A2
      More
    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
      A2
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    • decompose

      US /ˌdi:kəmˈpoʊz/

      UK /ˌdi:kəmˈpəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause (chemical) to separate into smaller parts
      • To gradually be destroyed by natural processes
      B2
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    • dense

      US /dɛns/

      UK /dens/

      • Adjective
      • Very thick and difficult to see, get through
      • Hard to understand
      B1TOEIC
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
      A2TOEIC
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    • diabolical

      US /ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəl/

      UK /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic
      • Extremely difficult or challenging.
      C1TOEIC
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    • Easier said than done

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • More difficult than it appears to be.
      A1
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
      A2TOEIC
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    • equal parts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
      • In amounts that are the same.
      B1
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
      A2
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • fungus

      US /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

      UK /ˈfʌŋgəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
      B2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • handful

      US /ˈhændˌfʊl/

      UK /'hændfʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
      • A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hippo

      US /ˈhɪpo/

      UK /'hɪpəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Short for 'hippopotamus'
      B2
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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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
      A1
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    • incredibly important

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
      A1
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    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
      B2
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
      A2TOEIC
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    • leaky

      US /ˈliki/

      UK /ˈli:ki/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing fluid or air to enter or escape
      B1
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    • let in

      US /lɛt ɪn/

      UK /let in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow someone to enter or come in
      A1
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    • 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
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    • lurk

      US /lɜ:rk/

      UK /lɜ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
      B2TOEIC
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
      B1
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    • moss

      US /mɔs,mɑs/

      UK /mɒs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
      B2
      More
    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • munch

      US /mʌntʃ/

      UK /mʌntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Sound made when eating something quickly or loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To eat something quickly or loudly
      B2
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    • nasty

      US /ˈnæsti/

      UK /'nɑ:stɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
      • Unkind; unpleasant.
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    • no shame

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
      • Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
      • Phrase
      • Without apology or regret.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
      A2TOEIC
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
      B2
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    • overnight

      US /ˈovɚˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'naɪt/

      • Adverb
      • (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
      • For or during the night
      • Adjective
      • Lasting or taking place during the night
      • Delivered or intended to be delivered on the next day
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    • peat

      US /pit/

      UK /pi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acid black material used as soil for some plants
      B2
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    • raid

      US /red/

      UK /reɪd/

      • Noun
      • Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
      • A sudden aggressive incursion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
      • To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm
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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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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
      B1
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    • rip out

      US /rɪp aʊt/

      UK /rip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something quickly and violently.
      • To extract or remove something completely.
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    • rot

      US /rɑ:t/

      UK /rɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break down into pieces through dying; decay
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process or state of decaying or rotting.
      • Foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
      B2
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    • soggy

      US /'sɑ:ɡɪ/

      UK /'sɒɡɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Unpleasantly wet
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    • soil

      US /sɔɪl/

      UK /sɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Conditions in which something develops
      • Mix of natural material in which plants grow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or become dirty
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
      A2
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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
      B1
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
      A2TOEIC
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very hard to believe; very great
      • Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
      B1
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    • under the surface

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/

      • other
      • Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
      B2
      More
    • worm

      US /wɚm/

      UK /wɜ:m/

      • Noun
      • Small thin tube-shaped animal without legs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove worms from an animals stomach
      • To get information, etc. out of, by tricking them
      B2
      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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