Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • for my money: In my opinion; according to my judgment.
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • stand out
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
  • exotic: Being very different or unusual
  • endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • impress: To make an emotional impact upon
  • vary: To change something and make it different
  • devote: To dedicate
  • tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • fascination: Quality that attracts attention
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
  • optimize: To make as effective as possible
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • sketch: Brief account of something without many details
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
  • poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
  • sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
  • devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
  • pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
  • revolt: Protest against authority; fight to take control
  • shadow: To cover something with shade
  • empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
  • realistically: In a practical manner; taking context into account
  • aesthetically: In a tasteful way
  • disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
  • insect: A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
  • startling: So remarkably different or sudden as to shock
  • carry: To have a child, be pregnant
  • cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • monetize: To make money from your invention or ideas
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • terrestrial: Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
  • vogue: Fashion, a popular item
  • calibrate: To adjust an instrument to take exact measurements
  • turf: Grass or a grass-like surface
  • curator: Person who is in charge of objects for exhibition
  • beetle: Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
  • stag: Adult male deer
  • magnum: Extra large bottle for champagne, etc.
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    • abdomen

      US /ˈæbdəmən/

      UK /ˈæbdəmən/

      • Noun
      • The part of the body where the stomach is
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    • aesthetically

      US /es'θetɪklɪ/

      UK /es'θetɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a tasteful way
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • beetle

      US /ˈbitl/

      UK /ˈbi:tl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
      • A heavy mallet or rammer, usually wooden, used for driving in stakes or wedges.
      • Noun
      • The study of beetles as a group or species.
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    • calibrate

      US /ˈkæləˌbret/

      UK /ˈkælɪbreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To adjust an instrument to take exact measurements
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
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    • creative

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
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    • cultural

      US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
      • Of arts, music, literature, theater
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    • curator

      US /kjʊˈreɪtə(r)/

      UK /kjʊəˈreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who is in charge of objects for exhibition
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    • deem

      US /dim/

      UK /di:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To judge something to be a certain thing, way
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    • devote

      US /dɪˈvoʊt/

      UK /dɪˈvəʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dedicate
      • To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
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    • devotion

      US /dɪˈvoʃən/

      UK /dɪ'vəʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
      • Religious worship or observance.
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    • disgust

      US /dɪsˈɡʌst/

      UK /dɪs'ɡʌst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong feeling of dislike for something
      • Something that causes a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
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    • empire

      US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/

      UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of countries controlled by one government
      • A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
      • Adjective
      • A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
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    • endure

      US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/

      UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To last for a long time; continue to exist
      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept difficulties without struggle
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    • exotic

      US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being very different or unusual
      • Strange because from a different area of the world
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    • exquisite

      US /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

      UK /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
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    • fascination

      US /ˌfæsəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that attracts attention
      • The state of being fascinated
      • Countable Noun
      • A thing that fascinates
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    • few steps

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
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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.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for my money

      US /fɔr maɪ ˈmʌni/

      UK /fɔ: mai ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • In my opinion; according to my judgment.
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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
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    • impress

      US /ɪmˈprɛs/

      UK /ɪm'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an emotional impact upon
      • To press into a soft material to make a pattern
      • Noun
      • A mark or design made by stamping.
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    • impulse

      US /ˈɪmˌpʌls/

      UK /'ɪmpʌls/

      • Noun
      • Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
      • A brief electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber or muscle fiber
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    • 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.
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    • in spirit

      US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /in ˈspirit/

      • Phrase
      • Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
      • According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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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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    • insect

      US /ˈɪnˌsɛkt/

      UK /ˈɪnsekt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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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
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    • magnificent

      US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

      UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
      • Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
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    • magnum

      US /ˈmæɡnəm/

      UK /ˈmægnəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Extra large bottle for champagne, etc.
      • A type of pistol
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    • monetize

      US /'mʌnəˌtaɪz/

      UK /'mʌnɪtaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make money from your invention or ideas
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    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
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    • optimize

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as effective as possible
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • overlap

      US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lie over or cover a part of something else
      • To happen at the same time as another event
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
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    • pioneer

      US /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

      UK /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
      • A person who is among the first to research or develop a new area of knowledge or activity.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To begin or discover something new
      • To take part in the development of something new
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    • poetry

      US /ˈpoʊətri/

      UK /ˈpəʊətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poetic writing; imaginative verses
      • A collection of poems.
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    • realistically

      US /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ/

      UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a practical manner; taking context into account
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    • renaissance

      US /ˈrenəsɑ:ns/

      UK /rɪˈneɪsns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of intense activity in art and science
      • Renewed interest in a particular field or subject
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance.
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    • render

      US /ˈrɛndɚ/

      UK /ˈrendə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to be in a certain state or condition
      • To digitally make an image ready for use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
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    • revolt

      US /rɪˈvolt/

      UK /rɪ'vəʊlt/

      • Noun
      • Protest against authority; fight to take control
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To refuse to obey someone's authority or wishes
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • shadow

      US /ˈʃædo/

      UK /'ʃædəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with shade
      • To secretly follow a person
      • Noun
      • Person who follows another person to observe them
      • Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • sketch

      US /skɛtʃ/

      UK /sketʃ/

      • Noun
      • Brief account of something without many details
      • A drawing made quickly that lacks detail
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a rough plan or idea of something
      • To draw images roughly with a pencil
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    • sleek

      US /slik/

      UK /sli:k/

      • Adjective
      • Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
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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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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
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    • stag

      US /stæɡ/

      UK /stæɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Adult male deer
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • startling

      US /ˈstɑ:rtlɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstɑ:tlɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • So remarkably different or sudden as to shock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a shock or surprise
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    • terrestrial

      US /təˈrɛstriəl/

      UK /tə'restrɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
      • Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
      • Noun
      • Person who lives on earth; not an alien
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    • the bottom line

      US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/

      UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/

      • Noun
      • The most important thing; the essential point.
      • The net income or profit of a company.
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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    • tolerance

      US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/

      UK /ˈtɒlərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
      • The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • turf

      US /tɜ:rf/

      UK /tɜ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Grass or a grass-like surface
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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    • vary

      US /ˈveri/

      UK /ˈveəri/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change something and make it different
      • To be changeable, both up and down
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    • vogue

      US /voɡ/

      UK /vəuɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fashion, a popular item
      B2
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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
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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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    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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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