Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in terms of
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • over the moon
  • magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
  • cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • weigh out: To measure a quantity of something by weight.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • chop up: To cut something into small pieces.
  • in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
  • think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • shake it up: To make significant changes or introduce something new to a situation or environment.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • slightly: Only a little
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • factor: Something that influences a result
  • 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
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
  • soggy: Unpleasantly wet
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • vary: To change something and make it different
  • breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
  • chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • batter: Someone using a bat to play sports, e.g. baseball
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • rank: To rate or class things
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • bracket: Placement of a word or words within ( ) [ or ]
  • nugget: Small, solid lump (of gold, chicken, wisdom etc.)
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
  • saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
  • shack: Small often wooden building that is not well made
  • popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
  • subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
  • parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
  • barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
  • nacho: Tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili pepper
  • boneless: Being without a bone or bones
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • also known as

      US

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      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • arguably

      US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
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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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    • 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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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • barbecue

      US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/

      UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
      • Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cook something on an outdoor grill
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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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    • batter

      US /ˈbætɚ/

      UK /'bætə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone using a bat to play sports, e.g. baseball
      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage or hurt by being hit, or from hard use
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    • best known

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • bite

      US /baɪt/

      UK /baɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
      • Wound left from being bitten
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
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    • boneless

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being without a bone or bones
      • Having had the bones removed.
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    • bracket

      US /ˈbrækɪt/

      UK /ˈbrækɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Placement of a word or words within ( ) [ or ]
      • Category including a range of people/things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a word or words within ( ) [ or ]
      • To put into the same category or range together
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    • breast

      US /brɛst/

      UK /brest/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
      • (Poetic) upper front part of the body; the heart
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    • chain

      US /tʃen/

      UK /tʃeɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel to be bound or tied to
      • To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of events or things that are connected
      • Series of (metal) connected links or rings
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    • chop up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cut something into small pieces.
      • To sample and rearrange a piece of music.
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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Agreeing with or being similar to another part
      • In agreement; reliable
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    • crispy

      US /ˈkrɪspi/

      UK /'krɪspɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
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    • cut up

      US /kʌt ʌp/

      UK /kʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
      • To criticize someone severely
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • dip

      US /dɪp/

      UK /dɪp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease or lower temporarily
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
      • Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • drastically

      US /ˈdræstɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'drɑ:stɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • factor

      US /ˈfæktɚ/

      UK /'fæktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that influences a result
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
      • To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
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    • fast food chain

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
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    • in shape

      US /ɪn ʃep/

      UK /in ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Phrase
      • In good physical condition.
      • In good condition or order.
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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 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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    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
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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 to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • magic number

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
      • The number of wins needed by a team to clinch a playoff spot or championship, taking into account the losses of other teams.
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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • nacho

      US /'nɑ:ˌtʃoʊ/

      UK /'nɑ:tʃəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili pepper
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    • nugget

      US /ˈnʌɡɪt/

      UK /ˈnʌgɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small, solid lump (of gold, chicken, wisdom etc.)
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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 value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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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 the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active.
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    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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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.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • over the moon

      US /ˈovɚ ði mun/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə mu:n/

      • Phrase
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    • parmesan

      US /ˈpɑ:rməzɑ:n/

      UK /ˈpɑ:mɪzæn/

      • Adjective
      • Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
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    • pepper

      US /ˈpɛpɚ/

      UK /ˈpepə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
      • Hard covering of berries used as spices
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread around randomly, as with bullets
      • To sprinkle or season with pepper.
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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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
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    • popcorn

      US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/

      UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
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    • portion

      US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Serving of food that is intended for one person
      • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something to divide among people
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    • preference

      US /ˈprɛfərəns, ˈprɛfrəns/

      UK /ˈprefrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is liked/wanted more than another
      • Special consideration or advantage given to someone or something.
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    • rank

      US /ræŋk/

      UK /ræŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate or class things
      • To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
      • Noun
      • Group of people with a certain level of status
      • Level or position, as in society/sport competition
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    • rather than

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      UK

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

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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    • rip off

      US /rɪp ɔf/

      UK /rip ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
      • To steal something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To overcharge or defraud someone.
      • To steal something quickly.
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
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    • saucy

      US /ˈsɔsi/

      UK /'sɔ:sɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Disrespectful in a light and playful way
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    • shack

      US /ʃæk/

      UK /ʃæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small often wooden building that is not well made
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    • shake it up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make significant changes or introduce something new to a situation or environment.
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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.
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • soggy

      US /'sɑ:ɡɪ/

      UK /'sɒɡɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Unpleasantly wet
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    • spicy

      US /ˈspaɪsi/

      UK /ˈspaɪsi/

      • Adjective
      • Hot and strongly flavored in taste
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    • subway

      US /ˈsʌbˌwe/

      UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Train system running under the ground in a city
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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
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    • taste good

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a pleasant flavor.
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
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    • think out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

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

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • vary

      US /ˈveri/

      UK /ˈveəri/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change something and make it different
      • To be changeable, both up and down
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • weigh out

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To measure a quantity of something by weight.
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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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    US vs UK Chicken Nuggets | Food Wars | Insider Food

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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/05/23
    Ever wondered about the differences between US and UK chicken nuggets? This video dives deep into fast food favorites, comparing McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and Wendy's nuggets on taste, value, and even nugget shapes like the 'boot' and 'bell'! You'll pick up some fun food vocabulary and get a tasty look at how these iconic snacks are made and enjoyed on both sides of the pond.

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