Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • have to: Must do
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in terms of
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in packs: In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • for instance: As an example.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
  • against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
  • go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
  • put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • wipe down: To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth.
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • put back: To return something to the proper place
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • with good reason: Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • go either way: To have two possible outcomes; to be uncertain.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • slightly: Only a little
  • grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
  • beverage: A drink other than water
  • roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • neutral: Something with pH value of 7
  • fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
  • generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
  • filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
  • premium: Having a higher than normal quality
  • regulate: To control something with rules or laws
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
  • dissolve: To cause something to end
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • formation: Process of creating; making a particular shape
  • sip: To drink just a little at a time
  • mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
  • label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
  • pure: Not mixed with anything else
  • ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
  • hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
  • microscopic: Too small to be seen with the eyes
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
  • naturally: In the expected or usual way
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • potassium: A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • magnesium: Silver, white metal burning with a white flame
  • volcanic: (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
  • municipal: Concerning a city or town government
  • purify: To make pure by removing unwanted substances
  • nestle: To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
  • hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
  • purification: Act of removing unwanted substances
  • gallon: Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
  • recycle: To use old ideas or concepts again
  • bicarbonate: Salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3)
  • kosher: Being honest and correct
  • arsenic: Strong poison used as insecticide, etc.
  • info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
  • alkaline: Containing or behaving like an alkali
  • highland: Area of mountains far above sea level
  • aqua: Blue tinged with green
  • geyser: A natural hot water fountain
  • glug: To make the sound of liquid coming from a bottle
  • ph: Acidity or alkalinity value of a solution
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • against the law

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
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    • alkaline

      US /ˈælkəlɪn, -ˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈælkəlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Containing or behaving like an alkali
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    • any sort of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • aqua

      US /ˈækwə, ˈɑkwə/

      UK /'ækwə/

      • Adjective
      • Blue tinged with green
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    • arsenic

      US /ˈɑ:rsnɪk/

      UK /ˈɑ:snɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strong poison used as insecticide, etc.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • associate

      US /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/

      UK /ə'səʊʃɪeɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To spend time with other people; mix with
      • To form a connection in your mind between things
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • 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.
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • 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.
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    • become popular

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To start to be liked by many people.
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    • beverage

      US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A drink other than water
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    • bicarbonate

      US /ˌbaɪˈkɑ:rbənət/

      UK /ˌbaɪˈkɑ:bənət/

      • Noun
      • Salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3)
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
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    • breaks down

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • calcium

      US /ˈkælsiəm/

      UK /'kælsɪəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A substance important for making bones and teeth
      • A substance containing calcium, taken to improve health.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
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    • dissolve

      US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/

      UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to end
      • To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • filter

      US /ˈfɪltɚ/

      UK /'fɪltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device to remove certain types of light, sound
      • Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove certain types of light, sound
      • To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
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    • fluid

      US /ˈfluɪd/

      UK /'flu:ɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
      • Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
      • Adjective
      • Able to move smoothly or gracefully
      • Liable to change; unstable.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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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
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    • for the most part

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • formation

      US /fɔ:rˈmeɪʃn/

      UK /fɔ:ˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of creating; making a particular shape
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    • gallon

      US /ˈɡælən/

      UK /ˈgælən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
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    • generic

      US /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

      UK /dʒə'nerɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a product without a brand name
      • Concerning an entire class, category, or group
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    • geyser

      US /ˈgaɪzər/

      UK /ˈgi:zə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A natural hot water fountain
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    • glug

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make the sound of liquid coming from a bottle
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    • go either way

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have two possible outcomes; to be uncertain.
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    • go to prison

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
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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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    • 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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    • grocery

      US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/

      UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
      • Countable Noun
      • A store that sells food and household supplies.
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • highland

      US /ˈhaɪlənd/

      UK /ˈhaɪlənd/

      • Noun
      • Area of mountains far above sea level
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    • hydrate

      US /ˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or add water to something or someone
      • Noun
      • A compound in which water molecules are chemically bound to another substance.
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    • hydration

      US /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      UK /haɪ'dreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of supplying or adding water to
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in packs

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In groups or sets, especially of animals hunting or moving together.
      • Arranged or sold in specific sets or quantities.
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    • in places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the lead

      US /ɪn ði lid/

      UK /in ðə li:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
      • Having a position of control or authority.
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    • in the news

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • in wine

      US /ɪn waɪn/

      UK /ɪn waɪn/

      • other
      • Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
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    • info

      US /ˈɪnfoʊ/

      UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shortened form of the word 'information'
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    • kosher

      US /ˈkoʃɚ/

      UK /'kəʊʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being honest and correct
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    • label

      US /ˈlebəl/

      UK /'leɪbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A (luxury) brand owned by a company
      • A word or term used to describe a person, thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a term to describe, often negatively
      • To attach material to identify something
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • magnesium

      US /mæɡˈniziəm,-ʒəm/

      UK /mægˈni:ziəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Silver, white metal burning with a white flame
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    • microscopic

      US /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑ:pɪk/

      UK /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Too small to be seen with the eyes
      • Relating to or involving the use of a microscope.
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    • mineral

      US /ˈmɪnərəl/

      UK /'mɪnərəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance naturally formed in the ground
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    • municipal

      US /mjuˈnɪsəpəl/

      UK /mju:ˈnɪsɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city or town government
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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    • naturally

      US /ˈnætʃərəli, ˈnætʃrə-/

      UK /ˈnætʃrəli/

      • Adverb
      • In the expected or usual way
      • Without the aid of someone or something
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    • nestle

      US /ˈnɛsəl/

      UK /ˈnesl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rest against something that is comfortable
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    • neutral

      US /ˈnu:trəl/

      UK /ˈnju:trəl/

      • Adjective
      • Something with pH value of 7
      • Having no positive or negative electrical charge
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
      • The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
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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
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
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    • on the market

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • ounce

      US /aʊns/

      UK /aʊns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
      • (Often in negative) very small amount of something
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    • out and about

      US /aʊt ənd əˈbaʊt/

      UK /aut ænd əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
      • Traveling to different places.
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    • ph

      US /ˈpiˈetʃ/

      UK /ˈpi:ˈeɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • Acidity or alkalinity value of a solution
      B2
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    • phone number

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
      A1
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
      A1
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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    • potassium

      US /pəˈtæsiəm/

      UK /pəˈtæsiəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
      • Potassium as a nutrient found in food.
      B2
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    • premium

      US /ˈprimiəm/

      UK /ˈpri:miəm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a higher than normal quality
      • Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
      • Noun
      • Money paid as a fee for insurance
      • An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
      B1TOEIC
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    • pure

      US /pjʊr/

      UK /pjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not mixed with anything else
      • Being morally good
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    • purification

      US /ˌpjʊrəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌpjʊərɪfɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of removing unwanted substances
      • Ceremonial cleansing from sin
      B2
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    • purify

      US /ˈpjʊrɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make pure by removing unwanted substances
      • To make someone feel pure by removing guilt
      B2
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    • put back

      US /pʊt bæk/

      UK /put bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the proper place
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    • put through

      US /pʊt θru/

      UK /put θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect someone to the number he or she wants
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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    • recycle

      US /riˈsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˌri:'saɪkl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use old ideas or concepts again
      • To send used things to be turned into new things
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    • regulate

      US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈregjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control something with rules or laws
      • To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • reverse

      US /rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/

      • Noun
      • Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
      • Instance of a significant change, for the worse
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drive a vehicle backward
      • To change to an opposite state, way or condition
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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    • roughly

      US /ˈrʌflɪ/

      UK /ˈrʌfli/

      • Adverb
      • Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
      • In a manner that is violent or not careful
      B1
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
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    • shrimp

      US /ʃrɪmp/

      UK /ʃrɪmp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
      • Someone who is small and weak
      B1
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    • sip

      US /sɪp/

      UK /sɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drink just a little at a time
      B1
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
      B1
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
      A2
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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
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    • 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
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      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
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    • volcanic

      US /vɑ:lˈkænɪk/

      UK /vɒlˈkænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of a temperament) easily angered; violent
      • Of or relating to a volcano or volcanoes
      B1
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    • wipe down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth.
      A1
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    • with good reason

      US /wɪθ gʊd ˈrizən/

      UK /wɪθ gʊd ˈri:zən/

      • other
      • Having a valid or justifiable cause or explanation.
      B2
      More
    • with the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
      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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    Ever wondered if that fancy bottled water is really worth the hype? This episode of Food Wars dives deep into the UK vs. US bottled water scene, comparing everything from TDS levels to price tags. You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary about water quality and consumer choices!

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