Vocabulary

  • lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
  • stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
  • crack up: To suddenly burst out laughing
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • loosen up: To become more relaxed and less tense.
  • lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
  • let down
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • take it out of: To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • F off: A rude way to tell someone to go away or leave.
  • swear at: To use offensive language to or about (someone).
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in terms of
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
  • physically: In a manner related to the body
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • blow: To move something using air
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
  • preposition: Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time
  • rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
  • cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • verbally: Through speech; using words
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • annoy: To make someone angry
  • yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
  • tantrum: Uncontrollable fit of temper or anger
  • unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
  • lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
  • disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
  • candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
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    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
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    • affect

      US /əˈfɛkt/

      UK /ə'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a change in something else
      • To pretend to have or feel (something).
      • Noun
      • (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
      A2TOEIC
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
      A2
      More
    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
      A2
      More
    • candy

      US /ˈkændi/

      UK /ˈkændi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat food with sugar
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
      A2
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    • cocktail

      US /ˈkɑkˌtel/

      UK /'kɒkteɪl/

      • Noun
      • Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
      B2
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
      A1
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    • come up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
      A2
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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    • crack up

      US /kræk ʌp/

      UK /kræk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly burst out laughing
      • To have a mental or physical breakdown
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    • criticism

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Article or essay that judges quality
      • Negative judgment of something
      A2
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    • depress

      US /dɪˈprɛs/

      UK /dɪ'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel sad or miserable
      • To push something down
      B2
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    • disappoint

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˌdɪsə'pɔɪnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      B1
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
      More
    • explode

      US /ɪkˈsplod/

      UK /ɪk'spləʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
      • To increase in number or amount very quickly
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    • F off

      US /ɛf ɔf/

      UK /ɛf ɒf/

      • other
      • A rude way to tell someone to go away or leave.
      B1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
      A1
      More
    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
      A1
      More
    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
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    • frustration

      US /frʌˈstreʃən/

      UK /frʌ'streɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
      • The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.
      B1
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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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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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
      B1
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    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
      B2
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    • in some places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In certain locations or areas, but not all.
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • lash

      US /læʃ/

      UK /læʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
      • A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something violently or forcefully
      • To tie something in place tightly
      B2
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    • lash out

      US /læʃ aʊt/

      UK /læʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
      • To criticize someone angrily.
      A1
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    • let down

      US /lɛt daʊn/

      UK /let daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappoint someone (e.g. by breaking a promise)
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    • lighten up

      US /ˈlaɪtn: ʌp/

      UK /ˈlaɪtn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become more cheerful or less serious.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the weight or burden of something.
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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
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    • little bit crazy

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
      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
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    • loosen up

      US /ˈlusən ʌp/

      UK /ˈlu:sən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become more relaxed and less tense.
      • To become less strict or rigid.
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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.
      A1
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • 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.
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    • phrasal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or consisting of a phrase
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    • physically

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/

      UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner related to the body
      • Concerning reality or the laws of nature
      A2
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
      A2
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    • quiz

      US /kwɪz/

      UK /kwɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A game in which players answer questions on topics
      • Brief spoken or written test, given to students
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a person many questions about something
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • rejection

      US /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

      UK /rɪ'dʒekʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Decision that something is not good enough
      • Act of refusing to consider or believe
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    • stir

      US /stɚ/

      UK /stɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse (attention or interest)
      • To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention or interest aroused by an event
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    • stir up

      US /stɚ ʌp/

      UK /stə: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause trouble; incite unrest.
      • To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
      A1
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
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    • swear at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use offensive language to or about (someone).
      A1
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    • take it out of

      US /teɪk ɪt aʊt əv/

      UK /teɪk ɪt aʊt ɒv/

      • other
      • To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
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    • tantrum

      US /ˈtæntrəm/

      UK /ˈtæntrəm/

      • Noun
      • Uncontrollable fit of temper or anger
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    • tense

      US /tɛns/

      UK /tens/

      • Noun
      • The use of grammar to state the time things happen
      • Adjective
      • Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
      • Stretched tight and stiff
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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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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • unfortunate

      US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/

      UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
      • Regrettable or undesirable.
      • Noun
      • A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
      • An unfortunate event or situation.
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    • verbally

      US /ˈvɜ:rbəli/

      UK /ˈvɜ:bəli/

      • Adverb
      • Through speech; using words
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
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    • whip

      US /hwɪp, wɪp/

      UK /wɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat thoroughly or easily
      • To beat with a type of long rope
      • Countable Noun
      • A long rope used to hit people or animals
      B1
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    • yell

      US /jɛl/

      UK /jel/

      • Noun
      • A sudden loud cry or shout
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
      B1
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    “Blow Up”, “Tell Off”, “Let Down”: 11 PHRASAL VERBS for Emotions

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