Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • put aside: To save money regularly.
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • store up: To accumulate or collect something for future use.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in commerce: Engaged in buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • at least: As a minimum
  • set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • fluency: Ability to do something well and with ease
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • account: An advantage
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
  • fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
  • preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • accurately: Exactly and without any mistakes; correctly
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • provocative: Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
  • ample: (Of quantity, amount) more than enough
  • commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • part: Division of a book
  • bossy: Always telling others what to do
  • tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
  • discount: To consider to be not important or not true
  • augment: To make something larger, stronger, more effective
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
  • metro: Underground railway or subway
  • waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
  • lightweight: Weighing less compared to a similar thing
  • goose: Large water bird related to a duck
  • kindle: To arouse interest in; cause to exist or flourish
  • memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
  • passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • idiomatic: Concerning idioms
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    • accurately

      US /'ækjərətlɪ/

      UK /'ækjərətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Exactly and without any mistakes; correctly
      A2
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
      A2TOEIC
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    • allow me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
      More
    • ample

      US /ˈæmpəl/

      UK /'æmpl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of quantity, amount) more than enough
      B2TOEIC
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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
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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
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    • at most

      US /æt most/

      UK /æt məust/

      • Adverb
      • Not more than; a maximum of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate an upper limit or maximum quantity.
      A1
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    • augment

      US /ɔɡˈmɛnt/

      UK /ɔ:ɡ'ment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something larger, stronger, more effective
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • beneficial

      US /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
      • Promoting or contributing to physical or mental well-being.
      B1TOEIC
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    • bossy

      US /ˈbɔsi, ˈbɑsi/

      UK /'bɒsɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Always telling others what to do
      B1
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
      B1
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
      A2
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    • commerce

      US /ˈkɑ:mɜ:rs/

      UK /ˈkɒmɜ:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
      • Social dealings between people.
      A2
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    • competitive

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
      B1
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
      A2
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
      A2TOEIC
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    • discount

      US /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/

      UK /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider to be not important or not true
      • To decrease the price of something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A decrease in the price of something
      • The amount by which the face value of a security exceeds its market price.
      A2TOEIC
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    • fiction

      US /ˈfɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Made-up stories; imagined events
      • False statement or account about something
      B1
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
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    • fluency

      US /ˈfluːənsi/

      UK /ˈflu:ənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to do something well and with ease
      • Ability to speak or write a language easily
      B1TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • goose

      US /ɡus/

      UK /gu:s/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large water bird related to a duck
      • Someone you think is silly or foolish
      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch someone on their bottom
      B2
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    • idiomatic

      US /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning idioms
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    • in commerce

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Engaged in buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
      B2
      More
    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • 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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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    • indulge

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To let someone else have or do what they want
      • To allow to do more pleasurable things than normal
      B1TOEIC
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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
      A2TOEIC
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    • into detail

      US /ˈɪntu ˈditel/

      UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈdi:teɪl/

      • other
      • To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
      B1
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    • kindle

      US /ˈkɪndl:/

      UK /ˈkɪndl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse interest in; cause to exist or flourish
      • To (cause a fire to) start burning
      C1TOEIC
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    • lightweight

      US /ˈlaɪtˌwet/

      UK /ˈlaɪtweɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Weighing less compared to a similar thing
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
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    • memoir

      US /ˈmɛmˌwɑr, -ˌwɔr/

      UK /ˈmemwɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Written collection of memories someone has
      B2
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    • metro

      US /ˈmetroʊ/

      UK /ˈmetrəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Underground railway or subway
      B2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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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 the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
      B1
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • outstanding

      US /aʊtˈstændɪŋ, ˈaʊtˌstæn-/

      UK /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Being better/distinct from others; specially good
      B1TOEIC
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    • passport

      US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official book of identification allowing travel
      • Noun
      • Way to achieve something
      B1TOEIC
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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
      B1
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    • preparation

      US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cream or substance applied onto the skin
      • Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
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    • pronunciation

      US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/

      UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How a word is said; how a word sounds
      • The manner in which someone utters a word.
      B1
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    • provocative

      US /prəˈvɑ:kətɪv/

      UK /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
      B2
      More
    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
      A2TOEIC
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    • put aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save money regularly.
      • To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
      A1
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    • resort

      US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/

      UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing something to help with a problem
      • Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
      B1TOEIC
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    • score

      US /skɔr, skor/

      UK /skɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
      • Current number of points given in a game, contest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark or cut something with a sharp object
      • To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
      A2TOEIC
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    • set aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
      • To separate and save for another use or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep or save something for use at a later time.
      • To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
      A1
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    • store up

      US /stɔr ʌp/

      UK /stɔ: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or collect something for future use.
      A2
      More
    • tablet

      US /ˈtæblɪt/

      UK /'tæblət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
      • Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
      B2
      More
    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
      A1
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
      A2TOEIC
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    • turn over

      US /tɚn ˈovɚ/

      UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose possession of a ball in sports
      • To consider something carefully in your mind
      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
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    • waterproof

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌpruf, ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /'wɔ:təpru:f/

      • Adjective
      • That keeps water out, as of clothes
      • Resistant to water entering
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make resistant to water entering
      C2
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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
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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