Vocabulary

  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • up to par: Of a standard that is good enough; satisfactory
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
  • road ahead: The future; what is to come.
  • out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have to: Must do
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
  • cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
  • mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
  • route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
  • enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • palate: Roof of the mouth
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • accompany: To play music with someone
  • crest: Showy part growing from the top of a bird's head
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • par: Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • shellfish: Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
  • plum: Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • clan: Group of related families or people
  • feudal: Of or typical of feudalism
  • salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • mouthful: Something difficult to pronounce
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
  • mush: Something soft and wet and usually thick
  • recreate: To make a past situation exist again
  • bonito: Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
  • petrify: To be very afraid or paralysed with terror
  • tempura: Deep-fried vegetables and seafood dipped in batter
  • yam: Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
  • miso: Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
  • tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
  • tatami: Japanese floor matting
  • kombu: Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
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    • accompany

      US /əˈkʌmpəni, əˈkʌmpni/

      UK /ə'kʌmpənɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To play music with someone
      • To travel with someone
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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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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
      A2
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    • ancient

      US /ˈenʃənt/

      UK /'eɪnʃənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
      • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
      • Noun
      • A person who lived in ancient times.
      A2
      More
    • back then

      US

      UK

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

      US /bə'ni:toʊ/

      UK /bə'ni:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
      C2
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    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
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    • broth

      US /brɔθ, brɑθ/

      UK /brɒθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
      B2
      More
    • clan

      US /klæn/

      UK /klæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of related families or people
      C2
      More
    • crest

      US /krɛst/

      UK /krest/

      • Noun
      • Showy part growing from the top of a bird's head
      • Special symbol, e.g. representing a royal family
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise to a high level then return to lower level
      B2
      More
    • cuisine

      US /kwɪˈzin/

      UK /kwɪˈzi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain style or technique of cooking
      • A type of food; the foods and methods of cooking traditional to a region or population.
      B1
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
      A2
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    • cut into

      US /kʌt ˈɪntu/

      UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
      • To interrupt someone who is speaking.
      A1
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    • dye

      US /daɪ/

      UK /daɪ/

      • Noun
      • A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
      B1
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    • enhance

      US /ɛnˈhæns/

      UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve; make bigger or better
      B1TOEIC
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    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
      A2TOEIC
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    • feudal

      US /ˈfjudl:/

      UK /ˈfju:dl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of feudalism
      B2
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
      A2
      More
    • 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
      B1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
      A1
      More
    • ginger

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being reddish-brown in color
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
      B2
      More
    • grill

      US /ɡrɪl/

      UK /ɡrɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plate of food that has been grilled
      • Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
      • To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
      A2
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
      A1
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • kombu

      US /kɒm'bʌ/

      UK /kɒm'bʌ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
      B2
      More
    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • miso

      US /ˈmi:soʊ/

      UK /ˈmi:səʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
      C2
      More
    • mold

      US /mold/

      UK /məʊld/

      • Noun
      • Distinctive type of character or nature
      • Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
      • Transitive Verb
      • To influence a person's character or behavior
      • To form something into a shape
      B1
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    • mouthful

      US /ˈmaʊθˌfʊl/

      UK /ˈmaʊθfʊl/

      • Noun
      • Something difficult to pronounce
      • Amount of food a mouth will hold at one time
      A2
      More
    • mush

      US /mʌʃ/

      UK /mʌʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something soft and wet and usually thick
      • Transitive Verb
      • To urge (sled dogs) on.
      B2
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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
      A1
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    • out of place

      US /aʊt ʌv ples/

      UK /aut ɔv pleis/

      • Adjective
      • Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
      • Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • palate

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Noun
      • Roof of the mouth
      B2TOEIC
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    • par

      US /pɑr/

      UK /pɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
      • Usual or typical in terms of performance
      B1
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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.
      B1
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    • petrify

      US /ˈpɛtrəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈpetrɪfaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be very afraid or paralysed with terror
      • To convert into stone or a stony substance
      C2TOEIC
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    • pickle

      US /ˈpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
      B2
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    • plum

      US /plʌm/

      UK /plʌm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
      B2
      More
    • protein

      US /ˈprəʊˌtiːn/

      UK /ˈprəʊti:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of molecules made from amino acids
      B1
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    • recreate

      US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/

      UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a past situation exist again
      • To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
      B1
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    • refuge

      US /ˈrɛfjudʒ/

      UK /'refju:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Somewhere you can find safety or hide
      B2
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    • road ahead

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The future; what is to come.
      • The actual road in front of you.
      B1
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    • route

      US /rut, raʊt/

      UK /ru:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to get from one place to another place; path
      • Path or way that people often use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send along a particular path or way
      A2TOEIC
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    • salt

      US /sɔlt/

      UK /sɔ:lt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural white crystal used to flavor food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
      • To add salt to ice in order to melt it
      A2
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • shellfish

      US /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/

      UK /ˈʃelfɪʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
      C2
      More
    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
      A2TOEIC
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
      A2
      More
    • soy

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
      C2
      More
    • strain

      US /stren/

      UK /streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the water from (food) using a colander
      • To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
      • Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
      B2
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
      B1
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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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    • tatami

      US /tə'tɑ:mɪ/

      UK /təˈtɑ:mi/

      • Noun
      • Japanese floor matting
      C2
      More
    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
      B1
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    • tempura

      US /ˈtɛmpʊrə, tɛmˈpʊrə/

      UK /ˈtempʊrə/

      • Noun
      • Deep-fried vegetables and seafood dipped in batter
      C2
      More
    • 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
      B1
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    • tired

      US /ˈtaɪərd/

      UK /ˈtaɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
      B1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
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    • tofu

      US /'toʊfu:/

      UK /'təʊfu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Compressed bean curd used in cooking
      C1
      More
    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
      A2TOEIC
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
      A2TOEIC
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    • up to par

      US /ʌp tu pɑr/

      UK /ʌp tu: pɑ:/

      • Adjective
      • Of a standard that is good enough; satisfactory
      • In good health; feeling well
      • Adverb
      • Playing a round of golf in the expected number of strokes
      A1
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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
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • yam

      US /jæm/

      UK /jæm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
      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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