Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • vegetable stock: A savory liquid made by simmering vegetables in water, used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • wipe it down: To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth or sponge.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • check out
  • essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
  • exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
  • bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • sake: Japanese rice wine
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
  • heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
  • roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
  • discount: To consider to be not important or not true
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
  • fishy: Strange; suspicious; probably untrue
  • add: To include as well
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • wine: Dark red color
  • select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • salty: Containing or tasting like salt
  • bonito: Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
  • shiitake: Edible east Asian mushroom
  • miso: Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
  • tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
  • teriyaki: Spicy soy sauce for grilling or broiling meats
  • tare: Weedy annual grass often occurs in grain
  • kombu: Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Living; not dead
      • Active; energetic; full of life.
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • aware

      US /əˈwɛr/

      UK /əˈwɛə/

      • Adjective
      • Knowing or feeling that something exists
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    • bacteria

      US /bækˈtɪriə/

      UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/

      • Noun (plural)
      • The very small creatures that can cause disease
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • bonito

      US /bə'ni:toʊ/

      UK /bə'ni:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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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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    • dip

      US /dɪp/

      UK /dɪp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease or lower temporarily
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
      • Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
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    • discount

      US /ˈdɪsˌkaʊnt/

      UK /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider to be not important or not true
      • To decrease the price of something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A decrease in the price of something
      • The amount by which the face value of a security exceeds its market price.
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • essential

      US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'senʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely or most important and necessary
      • Fundamental; basic.
      • Noun
      • A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
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    • exclusive

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being available only to people with a lot of money
      • Available to only a particular person, group
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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.
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    • ferment

      US / fɚˈmɛnt/

      UK /'fɜ:ment/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fishy

      US /ˈfɪʃi/

      UK /ˈfɪʃi/

      • Adjective
      • Strange; suspicious; probably untrue
      B2
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • ingredient

      US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/

      UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food item used when making a meal or drink
      • Quality necessary to be something to work well
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • kombu

      US /kɒm'bʌ/

      UK /kɒm'bʌ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine
      B2
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    • little bit crazy

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
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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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • miso

      US /ˈmi:soʊ/

      UK /ˈmi:səʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Paste made from fermented soybeans and malt
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on a stick

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Food that is served on a stick
      • Noun
      • An object attached to a stick, often for play or display
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • overwhelming

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
      • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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    • pantry

      US /ˈpæntri/

      UK /ˈpæntri/

      • Noun
      • Room for preparation or storage of foods
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • roast

      US /roʊst/

      UK /rəʊst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
      • To cook food in an oven or over a fire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A joint of meat cooked in an oven
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    • sake

      US /sek/

      UK /seɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Japanese rice wine
      • Noun
      • Interest or benefit of someone or something
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    • salty

      US /ˈsɔlti/

      UK /ˈsɔ:lti/

      • Adjective
      • Containing or tasting like salt
      • Involving a clever and funny joke about sex
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    • savory

      US / ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/

      UK /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

      • Adjective
      • (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
      • Noun
      • Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
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    • select

      US /sɪˈlɛkt/

      UK /sɪ'lekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To choose a suitable thing from a group
      • To retrieve data from a database using a query.
      • Adjective
      • Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable.
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    • sesame oil

      US /ˈsɛsəmi ɔɪl/

      UK /ˈsesəmi ɔil/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
      • An oil derived from sesame seeds, also used in cosmetics and skincare.
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    • shave

      US /ʃev/

      UK /ʃeɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
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    • shiitake

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Edible east Asian mushroom
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    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
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    • soy

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
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    • steam

      US /stim/

      UK /sti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
      • Source of stamina, strength or energy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
      • To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
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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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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ter/

      UK /teə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Weedy annual grass often occurs in grain
      • Adjustment made for the weight of the packaging
      • Transitive Verb
      • To find the net weight of goods minus packaging
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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • teriyaki

      US /ˌtɛriˈjɑki/

      UK /ˌterɪˈjɑ:ki/

      • Noun
      • Spicy soy sauce for grilling or broiling meats
      • Adjective
      • Prepared or cooked in teriyaki style.
      C2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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
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    • throw out

      US /θro aʊt/

      UK /θrəu aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
      • To put in the garbage; discard
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • tofu

      US /'toʊfu:/

      UK /'təʊfu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Compressed bean curd used in cooking
      C1
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    • vegetable stock

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A savory liquid made by simmering vegetables in water, used as a base for soups, sauces, and other dishes.
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • wheat

      US /hwit, wit/

      UK /wi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A kind of grain that is used to make flour
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    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
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    • wipe it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To clean a surface by wiping it with a cloth or sponge.
      B2
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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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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