Vocabulary

  • on foot
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
  • stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • embrace: Act of holding someone closely
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • craft: To make by hand and with much skill
  • retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • characteristic: Typical or distinctive
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • district: Area of a country, city, or town
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • sensory: Referring to the physical senses
  • elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
  • disruption: When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
  • limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
  • rear: Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • merchant: Someone who buys and sells goods
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
  • storefront: Front display window of a store
  • historical: Connected with the past
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • forest: Large area with many trees
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
  • showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
  • location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
  • sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
  • bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
  • buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • architectural: Concerning architecture
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • overpower: To control or defeat something or someone by force
  • buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
  • buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
  • brewery: Company or building for making beer
  • namesake: Someone with the same name as someone else
  • freshwater: Water that is not salty
  • rename: To change the name of something or someone
  • townhouse: A small home with little land for city living
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    • accommodation

      US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/

      UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Adapting to become better at handling situations
      • Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • architectural

      US /ˌɑrkəˈtɛktʃərəl/

      UK /ˌɑ:kɪˈtektʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning architecture
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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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.
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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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    • brewery

      US /ˈbruəri, ˈbrʊri/

      UK /ˈbru:əri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Company or building for making beer
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    • bronze

      US /brɑ:nz/

      UK /brɒnz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Having a yellowish olive-brown color
      • Alloy of tin and copper with a dark tan color
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    • buddha

      US /ˈbudə, ˈbʊdə/

      UK /ˈbʊdə/

      • Proper Noun
      • Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
      • Countable Noun
      • A statue or image representing the Buddha.
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    • buddhism

      US /ˈbuˌdɪzəm, ˈbʊdˌɪz-/

      UK /'bʊdɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
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    • buddhist

      US /'bʊdɪst/

      UK /'bʊdɪst/

      • Noun
      • Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • characteristic

      US /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Typical or distinctive
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A feature or quality belonging typically to a particular person, place, or thing and serving to identify it
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
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    • craft

      US /kræft/

      UK /krɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make by hand and with much skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
      • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
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    • disruption

      US /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

      UK /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

      • Noun
      • When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
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    • district

      US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

      UK /'dɪstrɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a country, city, or town
      • A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
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    • elegant

      US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/

      UK /'elɪɡənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having or showing grace, style or beauty
      • Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
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    • embark

      US /ɪmˈbɑ:rk/

      UK /ɪmˈbɑ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
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    • embrace

      US /ɛmˈbres/

      UK /ɪm'breɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of holding someone closely
      • An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
      • To accept something enthusiastically.
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
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    • fluffy

      US /ˈflʌfi/

      UK /'flʌfɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Containing air and being light in weight
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    • freshwater

      US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /'freʃwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Water that is not salty
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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
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    • historical

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with the past
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    • in style

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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    • limit

      US /ˈlɪmɪt/

      UK /'lɪmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point beyond which it is not possible to go
      • A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or prevent an increase past a point
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    • location

      US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/

      UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
      • A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • merchant

      US /ˈmɜ:rtʃənt/

      UK /ˈmɜ:tʃənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who buys and sells goods
      • A retail dealer; shopkeeper.
      • Adjective
      • Engaged in trade or commerce.
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    • namesake

      US /ˈnemˌsek/

      UK /ˈneɪmseɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone with the same name as someone else
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    • on foot

      US /ɑn fʊt/

      UK /ɔn fut/

      • Phrase
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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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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    • overnight

      US /ˈovɚˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'naɪt/

      • Adverb
      • (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
      • For or during the night
      • Adjective
      • Lasting or taking place during the night
      • Delivered or intended to be delivered on the next day
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    • overpower

      US /ˌovɚˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'paʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control or defeat something or someone by force
      • (Of smell, taste etc.) to be (too)
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    • peninsula

      US /pəˈnɪnsjələ, -sələ/

      UK /pə'nɪnsjələ/

      • Noun
      • Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
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    • rear

      US /rɪr/

      UK /rɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
      • Transitive Verb
      • To care for a young animal, child into adulthood
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    • rename

      US /ˌriːˈneɪm/

      UK /ˌri:ˈneɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the name of something or someone
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    • retain

      US /rɪˈten/

      UK /rɪ'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
      • To keep one thing inside another for a time
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    • sensory

      US /ˈsɛnsəri/

      UK /ˈsensəri/

      • Adjective
      • Referring to the physical senses
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    • showcase

      US /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/

      UK /ˈʃəʊkeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
      • Setting to display something to best effect
      • Transitive Verb
      • To display something to best effect
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    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
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    • sightseeing

      US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Going to look at places of interest somewhere
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stop by

      US /stɑp baɪ/

      UK /stɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
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    • storefront

      US /ˈstɔrˌfrʌnt, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:frʌnt/

      • Noun
      • Front display window of a store
      • The side of a store that faces the street, usually having large windows to display merchandise.
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • toast

      US /tost/

      UK /təʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
      • An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
      • To make pleasantly warm.
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    • townhouse

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      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A small home with little land for city living
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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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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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • wind down

      US /wɪnd daʊn/

      UK /wind daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become quiet or calm, after activity
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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

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