Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • laid back
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • stress out: To become anxious, worried, or tense.
  • give off: To produce a smell or gas; emit
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • feel sick: To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
  • live wire: A very energetic and lively person.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
  • tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • chill: State of being a little cold
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
  • halfway: A middle point between two extremes
  • nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
  • metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
  • broadcast: To send out signals by radio or television
  • deadly: Causing or capable of causing death
  • shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
  • chilly: Slightly cold
  • lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
  • outdate: To be older than
  • deathly: Like death; very quiet, pale etc.
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • assume

      US /əˈsum/

      UK /ə'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a false manner to mislead others
      • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
      A2TOEIC
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
      More
    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
      A2
      More
    • broadcast

      US /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/

      UK /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send out signals by radio or television
      • To make widely known.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Program sent out from a radio or TV station
      • The transmission of signals over the airwaves.
      A2TOEIC
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • chill

      US /tʃɪl/

      UK /tʃɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being a little cold
      • Feeling of fear or being frightened
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
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    • chilly

      US /ˈtʃɪli/

      UK /'tʃɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Slightly cold
      • Cold; unfeeling; lacking in warmth
      B1
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    • deadly

      US /ˈdɛdli/

      UK /ˈdedli/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or capable of causing death
      • Being very accurate
      • Adverb
      • Extremely; intensely.
      A2
      More
    • deathly

      US /ˈdɛθli/

      UK /ˈdeθli/

      • Adverb
      • Like death; very quiet, pale etc.
      • Adjective
      • Resembling or suggestive of death.
      B1
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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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    • drift

      US /drɪft/

      UK /drɪft/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
      • (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
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    • exaggerate

      US /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/

      UK /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To makes things seem more extreme than reality
      • To speak or write about something in a way that overemphasizes or magnifies its qualities.
      B1TOEIC
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
      A1
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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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
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • give off

      US /ɡɪv ɔf/

      UK /ɡiv ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce a smell or gas; emit
      A1
      More
    • glad

      US /ɡlæd/

      UK /ɡlæd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy or pleased about something/to do something
      • Happy that something happened; pleased
      A2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • halfway

      US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • A middle point between two extremes
      • At or to a point equidistant between two places.
      • Adjective
      • Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
      • Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
      B2
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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • laid back

      US /led bæk/

      UK /leɪd bæk/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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    • lay

      US /le/

      UK /leɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Amateur; not being a trained priest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a bet on a game outcome
      • (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
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    • literal

      US /ˈlɪtərəl/

      UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
      • Being real and true and without exaggerating
      B1
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    • live streaming

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
      A1
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    • live wire

      US /lɪv ˈwaɪɚ/

      UK /lɪv ˈwaɪə/

      • other
      • A very energetic and lively person.
      B2
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    • lively

      US /ˈlaɪvli/

      UK /'laɪvlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Full of life and energy; merry; animated
      B1
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    • metaphorically

      US /ˌmɛtəˈfɑrɪkəlɪ/

      UK /ˌmetə'fɒrɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a metaphorical manner
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

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

      US /næp/

      UK /næp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
      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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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • out and about

      US /aʊt ənd əˈbaʊt/

      UK /aut ænd əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
      • Traveling to different places.
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • outdate

      US /aʊt'deɪt/

      UK /aʊt'deɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be older than
      B2
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    • pale

      US /pel/

      UK /peɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Light in color; unhealthy looking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the effect of
      A2
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    • put off

      US /pʊt ɔf/

      UK /put ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off, e.g. clothing
      • To delay until a later date
      A1
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
      A2
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • shiver

      US /ˈʃɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈʃɪvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Act of shaking from fear or cold
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shake from fear or cold
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    • slang

      US /slæŋ/

      UK /slæŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words or phrases used in a very informal way
      B1
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    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
      A2
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    • stress out

      US /strɛs aʊt/

      UK /stres aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become anxious, worried, or tense.
      • To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or tense.
      B1
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a 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
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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
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    • tricky

      US /ˈtrɪki/

      UK /'trɪkɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
      • Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
      A2
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    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a good connection with someone
      C1
      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
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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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    2444 - Grammar That Breaks the Rules Part 1 Adjectives That End in “LY”

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