Vocabulary

  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • under construction
  • at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • bearing gifts: Carrying or bringing gifts as an offering or gesture of goodwill.
  • up until now: Until the present time; so far.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
  • in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have to: Must do
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • crown of thorns: A symbolic crown made of thorny branches, associated with the Passion of Christ.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • eternal: Endless; constant; never ending
  • construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
  • architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
  • interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
  • intend: To plan or want to do something
  • ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
  • column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
  • glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • sculpture: Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • exterior: Outside layer or surface
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • symbol: Image that means or represents something
  • suspend: To hang something or someone from something
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
  • entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
  • cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • portal: Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • altar: Area in a church where the priests preaches from
  • saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
  • resurrection: Bringing a dead person/unused thing back to life
  • allusion: Implied or indirect reference
  • latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
  • basilica: Large Christian church with a curved back wall
  • crucify: To kill someone by nailing them to a cross
  • crypt: Room underneath a church used as a burial place
  • cloister: Covered path around open area in cathedral, etc.
  • apse: Part of a church usually containing the altar
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    • allusion

      US /əˈluʒən/

      UK /əˈlu:ʒn/

      • Noun
      • Implied or indirect reference
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    • altar

      US /ˈɔltɚ/

      UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Area in a church where the priests preaches from
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    • apse

      US /æps/

      UK /æps/

      • Noun
      • Part of a church usually containing the altar
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    • architect

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/

      • Noun
      • Person who designs and advises on buildings
      B1
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • at a glance

      US /æt e ɡlæns/

      UK /æt ə ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; instantly upon looking.
      A1
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    • basilica

      US /bəˈsɪlɪkə/

      UK /bəˈzɪlɪkə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large Christian church with a curved back wall
      C1
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    • bearing gifts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Carrying or bringing gifts as an offering or gesture of goodwill.
      • Figuratively, bringing benefits or advantages.
      A2
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blend in

      US /blɛnd ɪn/

      UK /blend in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
      C2
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    • cathedral

      US /kəˈθidrəl/

      UK /kəˈθi:drəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large impressive main church in a particular area
      B1
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    • ceiling

      US /ˈsilɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Top part of a room above your head
      • Greatest level that is allowed; limit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To round a number up to the nearest integer
      • To provide a room with a ceiling.
      A2
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    • cloister

      US /ˈklɔɪstɚ/

      UK /ˈklɔɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Covered path around open area in cathedral, etc.
      C1
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    • column

      US /ˈkɑ:ləm/

      UK /ˈkɒləm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
      • Strong vertical stone pillar that holds up a roof
      B1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • construction

      US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /kən'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of building something; thing that is built
      • Something that is made using different parts
      A2
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    • crown of thorns

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A symbolic crown made of thorny branches, associated with the Passion of Christ.
      • A succulent plant (Euphorbia milii) with a thorny stem and colorful bracts.
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    • crucify

      US /ˈkrusəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈkru:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone by nailing them to a cross
      • To destroy someone's character or reputation
      C1
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    • crypt

      US /krɪpt/

      UK /krɪpt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Room underneath a church used as a burial place
      B2
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
      B1
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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.
      A2
      More
    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • entrance

      US /ˈentrəns/

      UK /ˈentrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A place where you enter a house or other building
      • Act of joining a party in a showy manner
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    • eternal

      US /ɪˈtɚnəl/

      UK /ɪ'tɜ:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Endless; constant; never ending
      B2
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    • exterior

      US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/

      UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Outside layer or surface
      • Way a person appears or seems to other people
      • Adjective
      • External; of the outside part
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    • facade

      US /fəˈsɑːd/

      UK /fəˈsɑ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • False front of a particularly impressive building
      • False appearance hiding how a person truly feels
      B2
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    • faith

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • glory

      US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/

      UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having respect, honor or pride
      • Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
      B1
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    • in color

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
      • Adjective
      • Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
      A1
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    • in keeping with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; consistent with.
      • Following or adhering to a particular custom or tradition.
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
      A1
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    • 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.
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    • innovative

      US /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/

      UK /'ɪnəveɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having or using new methods or ideas
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
      B1TOEIC
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    • intend

      US /ɪnˈtɛnd/

      UK /ɪnˈtend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To plan or want to do something
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    • interior

      US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/

      UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of country that is far from the border, coast
      • Remote central area of a continent
      • Adjective
      • Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
      B1TOEIC
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    • latin

      US /ˈlætn/

      UK /ˈlætɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
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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
      A1
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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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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
      A2
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    • portal

      US /ˈpɔrtl, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:tl/

      • Noun
      • Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
      B2
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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    • resurrection

      US /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkʃən/

      UK /ˌrezəˈrekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bringing a dead person/unused thing back to life
      C2
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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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    • saint

      US /sent/

      UK /seɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who is very good, kind or patient
      • Person of exceptional holiness
      B2
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    • sculpture

      US /ˈskʌlptʃɚ/

      UK /'skʌlptʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
      B1
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • square

      US /skwɛr/

      UK /skweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
      • The result of multiplying Length by the width
      • Adjective
      • Being fair or honest
      • Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
      A2TOEIC
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    • stain

      US /sten/

      UK /steɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mark or unwanted spot / thing
      • Liquid used to change the color of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To soil or leave a mark on something
      • To change the color of using a special substance
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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    • suspend

      US /səˈspɛnd/

      UK /sə'spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hang something or someone from something
      • To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
      B2TOEIC
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    • symbol

      US /ˈsɪmbəl/

      UK /'sɪmbl/

      • Noun
      • Image that means or represents something
      • An image that represents a message of some kind
      A2
      More
    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
      B2
      More
    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
      A2TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • under construction

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      • Phrase
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    • up until now

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Until the present time; so far.
      A1
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      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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