Vocabulary

  • in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • pin up: To attach something to a surface with a pin or tack.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
  • set up
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • futuristic: Concerning futurism
  • algae: Green organisms that live in still water
  • carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
  • premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
  • fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
  • blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
  • bleach: Chemical that disinfects and whitens
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • epitome: The perfect example of a class or type
  • cinema: A place for showing movies
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • match: To equal or be as good as something else
  • meticulously: In a very careful, correct way
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • perfume: Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • porous: With many tiny holes so liquid, etc. passes through
  • warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
  • craftsmanship: Skill of making things in the manual arts
  • flashback: Showing an earlier event in a film, book etc.
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
  • ambulance: Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
  • chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
  • shawl: Fabric worn over the head, or to wrap a baby up in
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
  • stylist: Someone who cuts hair
  • golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
  • salon: Place for hairdressing or beauty treatments
  • gala: A big party, as for a public celebration
  • oxidize: To be exposed to oxygen, as when food goes brown
  • diva: Female operatic star
  • oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
  • sexy: Tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
  • disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
  • spacey: (Of rooms) wide and roomy
  • oversize: Larger than normal for its kind
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    • algae

      US /ˈældʒi/

      UK /ˈældʒi:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green organisms that live in still water
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    • ambulance

      US /ˈæmbjələns/

      UK /ˈæmbjələns/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
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    • baby

      US /ˈbeɪbi/

      UK /ˈbeɪbi/

      • Countable Noun
      • A very young child, who cannot yet speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To treat someone as if they were newly born
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    • bleach

      US /blitʃ/

      UK /bli:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemical that disinfects and whitens
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a chemical that disinfects and whitens
      • To make (e.g. hair) lighter in color; lighten
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    • blind

      US /blaɪnd/

      UK /blaɪnd/

      • Adjective
      • Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
      • Lacking in judgment or awareness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to lose the ability to see
      • To be unable to see the truth about a situation
      A2
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    • body

      US /ˈbɑdi/

      UK /ˈbɒdi/

      • Noun
      • The physical structure of a person or animal.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The main or central part of something.
      • The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
      A2
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    • carpet

      US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/

      UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
      B1
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    • cheeky

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
      B1
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    • chic

      US /ʃik/

      UK /ʃi:k/

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
      B2
      More
    • cinema

      US /ˈsɪnəmə/

      UK /ˈsɪnəmə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A place for showing movies
      • Film industry or movie business
      A2
      More
    • coat

      US /koʊt/

      UK /kəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something thinly with something
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    • column

      US /ˈkɑ:ləm/

      UK /ˈkɒləm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
      • Strong vertical stone pillar that holds up a roof
      B1
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    • craftsmanship

      US /ˈkræftsmənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈkrɑ:ftsmənʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Skill of making things in the manual arts
      • The quality of design and work shown in something made by hand; artistry.
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    • disco

      US /ˈdɪsko/

      UK /'dɪskəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
      C2
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    • diva

      US /'di:və/

      UK /'di:və/

      • Countable Noun
      • Female operatic star
      C1
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    • envision

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To imagine or picture in your mind
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    • epitome

      US /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

      UK /ɪˈpɪtəmi/

      • Noun
      • The perfect example of a class or type
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • flashback

      US /ˈflæʃˌbæk/

      UK /'flæʃbæk/

      • Noun
      • Showing an earlier event in a film, book etc.
      C2
      More
    • fountain

      US /ˈfaʊntən/

      UK /'faʊntən/

      • Noun
      • Structure out of which a jet of water comes
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    • futuristic

      US /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌfju:tʃəˈrɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning futurism
      • Having or appearing to have the design or technology of the future; modern and advanced.
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    • gala

      US /ˈɡelə, ˈɡælə, ˈɡɑlə/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big party, as for a public celebration
      B2
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
      A1
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    • golden

      US /ˈgoʊldən/

      UK /ˈgəʊldən/

      • Adjective
      • Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
      • Made of gold
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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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    • in your face

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
      A1
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • match

      US /mætʃ/

      UK /mætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To equal or be as good as something else
      • To work well or look good with something else
      • Noun
      • Something that is equal to or the same as another
      • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • meticulously

      US /mə'tɪkjələslɪ/

      UK /mə'tɪkjələslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a very careful, correct way
      B2
      More
    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
      B1
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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
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    • nominate

      US /ˈnɑməˌnet/

      UK /'nɒmɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To choose someone to fill a certain position
      B2TOEIC
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    • on the nose

      US /ɑn ði noz/

      UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/

      • Adverb
      • Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
      • Completely accurate or correct.
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    • oscar

      US

      UK

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award given in the movie industry
      B2
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    • oversize

      US /ˈovɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'əʊvəsaɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Larger than normal for its kind
      C2
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    • oxidize

      US /ˈɑ:ksɪdaɪz/

      UK /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be exposed to oxygen, as when food goes brown
      • To make something combine with oxygen
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    • perfume

      US /pərˈfju:m/

      UK /ˈpɜ:fju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
      • Nice, sweet or flowery smell
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a pleasing smell to something
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    • pin up

      US /pɪn ʌp/

      UK /pɪn ʌp/

      • other
      • To attach something to a surface with a pin or tack.
      • To display pictures or posters, especially of models or celebrities.
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    • porous

      US /ˈpɔrəs, ˈpor-/

      UK /ˈpɔ:rəs/

      • Adjective
      • With many tiny holes so liquid, etc. passes through
      • (Of borders) easy for people to pass through
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    • premiere

      US /prɪˈmɪr/

      UK /ˈpremieə(r)/

      • Noun
      • First performance of a show, film, play in public
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a first public performance.
      B2
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
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    • salon

      US /səˈlɑn, ˈsælˌɑn, sæˈlɔŋ/

      UK /'sælɒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for hairdressing or beauty treatments
      B2
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • sexy

      US /ˈsɛksi/

      UK /ˈseksi/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
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    • shawl

      US /ʃɔl/

      UK /ʃɔ:l/

      • Noun
      • Fabric worn over the head, or to wrap a baby up in
      B2
      More
    • spacey

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • (Of rooms) wide and roomy
      C2
      More
    • spectacular

      US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/

      UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Impressive or out of the ordinary
      • Noun
      • A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
      B1
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • stylist

      US /ˈstaɪlɪst/

      UK /ˈstaɪlɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who cuts hair
      A2
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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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    • vanity

      US /ˈvænɪti/

      UK /'vænətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
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    • warfare

      US /ˈwɔrˌfɛr/

      UK /ˈwɔ:fɛə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Methods used by those fighting in a war
      • Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
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    • wrap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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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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