Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • of late: Recently; lately.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
  • of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • pay up: To pay money that you owe
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
  • pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
  • watch this space: Keep watching or waiting for more information.
  • red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
  • fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
  • extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
  • celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
  • rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
  • warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • famous: Excellent
  • grail: Cup or plate Jesus is supposed to have used
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • price: Person's name
  • female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • pentagon: A five-sided shape
  • friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
  • underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
  • princess: Daughter of a king and queen
  • feud: Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
  • glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
  • warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
  • publisher: Business that produces books or magazines
  • armadillo: Mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
  • jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
  • heroism: Actions of courage/strength, done to save others
  • housewife: Married woman who manages a household
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
      C1
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    • armadillo

      US /ˌɑ:rməˈdɪloʊ/

      UK /ˌɑ:məˈdɪləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
      C2
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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.
      A1
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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.
      C2
      More
    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
      A1
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    • auction

      US /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      UK /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell to a person offering the highest price
      • Noun
      • Public sale where people compete to buy things
      B1TOEIC
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
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    • bargain

      US /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

      UK /'bɑ:ɡən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something bought for a lower price than expected
      • An agreement between people or groups about what each will do for the other.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss terms for a business deal; negotiate
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
      B1
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    • by any means

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In any way possible, regardless of the method
      • Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
      A1
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    • carpenter

      US /'kɑ:rpəntər/

      UK /'kɑ:pəntə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      B2
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    • celebrity

      US /səˈlɛbrɪti/

      UK /sə'lebrətɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A (famous) entertainer known by many people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being well-known or famous.
      B2
      More
    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
      C2
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
      B1
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    • collection

      US /kəˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈlekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
      • Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
      A2
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
      B1
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
      A1
      More
    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
      More
    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
      B2
      More
    • extent

      US /ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /ɪkˈstent/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point, level or limit to which something reaches
      • Range or space included in something
      A2TOEIC
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    • fancy

      US /ˈfænsi/

      UK /'fænsɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To want to have or do something; feel like
      • To imagine or suppose that something will happen
      • Adjective
      • Unusual and attractive in design
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US / ˈfiˌmel/

      UK /'fi:meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
      • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • A female animal.
      A2
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    • feud

      US /fjud/

      UK /fju:d/

      • Noun
      • Bitter long quarrel, dispute or argument
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To quarrel or fight bitterly, over a long period
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      A2
      More
    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
      B1TOEIC
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    • friendship

      US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
      B1
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    • glove

      US /ɡlʌv/

      UK /glʌv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • grail

      US /ɡreɪl/

      UK /greɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cup or plate Jesus is supposed to have used
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • heroism

      US /ˈheroʊɪzəm/

      UK /ˈherəʊɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Actions of courage/strength, done to save others
      B1
      More
    • housewife

      US /ˈhaʊsˌwaɪf/

      UK /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

      • Noun
      • Married woman who manages a household
      • A term historically used to describe a married woman who manages the household and raises children as her primary occupation.
      B2
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
      A1
      More
    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • jacket

      US /ˈdʒækɪt/

      UK /'dʒækɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
      • Outer covering that fits over and protects it
      A2
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
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    • legacy

      US /ˈlɛɡəsi/

      UK /'leɡəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
      • Something left or given by a person who has died
      • Adjective
      • Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
      B2TOEIC
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    • lobster

      US /ˈlɑ:bstə(r)/

      UK /ˈlɒbstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • mirror

      US /ˈmɪrɚ/

      UK /'mɪrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
      • An accurate impression or picture of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reflect (an image)
      • To have similar qualities to something else
      A2
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • of a kind

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
      A1
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of late

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Recently; lately.
      A1
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    • of the century

      US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/

      UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/

      • other
      • The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
      B2
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • pay up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay money that you owe
      A1
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    • pentagon

      US /ˈpɛntəˌɡɑn/

      UK /'pentəɡən/

      • Noun
      • A five-sided shape
      C1
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
      A2
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pretty much anything

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Almost everything; nearly all things.
      A1
      More
    • princess

      US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/

      UK /ˌprɪnˈses/

      • Countable Noun
      • Daughter of a king and queen
      A2
      More
    • publisher

      US /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/

      UK /ˈpʌblɪʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Business that produces books or magazines
      A2TOEIC
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    • rare

      US /rɛr/

      UK /reə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
      • Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
      A2
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    • red hot

      US /rɛd hɑt/

      UK /red hɔt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
      • Very exciting, popular, or successful.
      A1
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
      B1
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    • stay home

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in one's house or residence.
      A1
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • throw away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to take advantage of a good chance
      • To put things in the trash
      A1
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
      B1
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    • underwear

      US /ˈʌndərwer/

      UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
      C1
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    • 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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    • warehouse

      US /ˈwerhaʊs/

      UK /ˈweəhaʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
      • Transitive Verb
      • To store things in a large building
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • warren

      US /ˈwɔrən, ˈwɑr-/

      UK /'wɒrən/

      • Noun
      • Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
      C1
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    • watch this space

      US /wɑtʃ ðɪs speɪs/

      UK /wɒtʃ ðɪs speɪs/

      • other
      • Keep watching or waiting for more information.
      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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