Vocabulary

  • hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
  • sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
  • rise and shine: A phrase used to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed, often in a cheerful way.
  • call it a day: To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
  • hit the hay: To go to bed; to go to sleep.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • have to: Must do
  • kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
  • on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • costs an arm and a leg: To be extremely expensive.
  • whip in: To move quickly inside or force entry.
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • do exercise: To perform physical activities to improve health and fitness.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
  • enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
  • appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
  • decline: To bend towards the ground
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • hop: Dance party
  • event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
  • sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
  • metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • pedal: Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • comprehensible: Able to be understood
  • hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
  • spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
  • discord: Jarring sound from inharmonious notes
  • growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
  • parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • machete: Heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting jungle
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • appetite

      US /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/

      UK /'æpɪtaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of hunger or desire for something
      B1
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • blast

      US /blæst/

      UK /blɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone with words
      • To destroy something with explosives
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Destructive wave of air from an explosion
      • Strong current of wind
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
      A2
      More
    • boil

      US /bɔɪl/

      UK /bɔɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become extremely angry or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook in very hot water
      • To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
      A2
      More
    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
      B2
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    • call it a day

      US /kɔl ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      UK /kɔ:l ɪt ə ˈdeɪ/

      • other
      • To stop working on something for the rest of the day.
      B1
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
      A1
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    • comprehensible

      US /ˌkɑ:mprɪˈhensəbl/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be understood
      B2
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    • costs an arm and a leg

      US /kɔsts ən ˈɑrm ænd ə ˈlɛg/

      UK /kɒsts ən ˈɑ:m ænd ə ˈleg/

      • other
      • To be extremely expensive.
      B2
      More
    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
      A2TOEIC
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    • decline

      US /dɪˈklaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend towards the ground
      • To slope downward.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lessen in quality or value
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • dessert

      US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/

      UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/

      • Noun
      • Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
      B2
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    • discord

      US /ˈdɪsˌkɔrd/

      UK /'dɪskɔ:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Jarring sound from inharmonious notes
      C1
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    • do exercise

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform physical activities to improve health and fitness.
      A2
      More
    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • enthusiasm

      US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/

      UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
      • Great interest and excitement in something
      B1TOEIC
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
      More
    • finish up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete or bring something to an end.
      More
    • 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
      More
    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • grocery

      US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/

      UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
      • Countable Noun
      • A store that sells food and household supplies.
      B2TOEIC
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    • growl

      US /ɡraʊl/

      UK /graʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
      • Noun
      • A deep sound of anger or hostility
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hay

      US /he/

      UK /heɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dry grass used as food for animals
      B1
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    • hit the hay

      US /hɪt ði he/

      UK /hit ðə hei/

      • Idiom
      • To go to bed; to go to sleep.
      A1
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    • hit the road

      US /hɪt ði rəʊd/

      UK /hit ðə roʊd/

      • Idiom
      • To begin a journey; to leave.
      • To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a place.
      • To travel.
      A1
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
      A2
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
      B2
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    • hop in

      US /hɑp ɪn/

      UK /hɔp in/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get in or on a vehicle
      B2
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    • idiom

      US /ˈɪdiəm/

      UK /ˈɪdiəm/

      • Noun
      • Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
      B2
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • invitation

      US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
      • A card or written form used to invite someone.
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    • kick

      US /kɪk/

      UK /kɪk/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or move something with the foot
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    • kick back

      US /kɪk bæk/

      UK /kik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and enjoy oneself.
      A1
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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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    • 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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    • machete

      US /məˈʃɛti, -ˈtʃɛti/

      UK /mə'ʃetɪ/

      • Noun
      • Heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting jungle
      C1
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    • metal

      US /ˈmɛtl/

      UK /ˈmetl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
      • An object made of metal.
      • Adjective
      • Made something such as gold, steel, iron
      A2
      More
    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
      A2
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • on a trip

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
      A1
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    • on ice

      US /ɑn aɪs/

      UK /ɒn aɪs/

      • other
      • Kept cold or preserved by ice.
      • other
      • Temporarily postponed or delayed.
      B2
      More
    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
      A2
      More
    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
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    • parmesan

      US /ˈpɑ:rməzɑ:n/

      UK /ˈpɑ:mɪzæn/

      • Adjective
      • Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
      C1
      More
    • pedal

      US /ˈpɛdl/

      UK /ˈpedl/

      • Noun
      • Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To operate or move something with the foot.
      B1
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    • rarely

      US /ˈrɛrli/

      UK /ˈrɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
      A2TOEIC
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    • rise and shine

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • A phrase used to tell someone to wake up and get out of bed, often in a cheerful way.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wake up and start the day with energy and enthusiasm.
      B1
      More
    • 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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    • spaghetti

      US /spəˈɡɛti/

      UK /spəˈgeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Italian pasta in long thin strands
      B2
      More
    • sponsor

      US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/

      UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person that supports the passage of a new law
      • Person giving money for someone's education
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support the passage of a new law
      • To help someone succeed by giving them money
      B1TOEIC
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    • stomach

      US /ˈstʌmək/

      UK /'stʌmək/

      • Noun
      • Place in the body where food is processed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be able to accept something unpleasant
      A2
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • sweet tooth

      US /swit tuθ/

      UK /swi:t tu:θ/

      • Noun
      • A great liking for sweet foods.
      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
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    • 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 let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      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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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • whip in

      US /wɪp ɪn/

      UK /wɪp ɪn/

      • other
      • To move quickly inside or force entry.
      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

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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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