Vocabulary

  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • deal with
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
  • close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
  • coming to light: To become known or revealed.
  • against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
  • for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
  • neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
  • certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • pulled off: To manage to succeed
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
  • down the middle: In or along the center of something.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • recorded history: The period of time for which written records exist.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • dead and buried: Completely finished or no longer relevant.
  • beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
  • in the foothills: Located at the lower slopes of a mountain or hill range.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
  • on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • explain away: To attempt to remove doubt or blame by explanation.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • huge: Very very large
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
  • trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
  • legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • fury: Rage; violent anger
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
  • bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
  • unveil: To remove something's outer covering
  • bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • march: To force someone to walk somewhere
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
  • reputable: Known and respected for being reliable or honest
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
  • joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
  • unify: To bring or join together into one
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • overtime: Extra time in a sports game
  • championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
  • goat: Small animal with beard and horns
  • comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
  • athleticism: Degree of strength and physically capabilities
  • leapt: To enter or start something eagerly
  • auburn: Reddish-brown color
  • tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
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    • against all odds

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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    • athletic

      US /æθˈlɛtɪk/

      UK /æθˈletɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Fit and strong; physically capable
      B1
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    • athleticism

      US /æθ'letɪsɪzəm/

      UK /æθ'letɪsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Degree of strength and physically capabilities
      B2
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    • auburn

      US /ˈɔ:bərn/

      UK /ˈɔ:bən/

      • Noun
      • Reddish-brown color
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    • beat out

      US /bit aʊt/

      UK /bi:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
      • To extinguish a fire by striking it repeatedly.
      A1
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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
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    • bolt

      US /boʊlt/

      UK /bəʊlt/

      • Noun
      • Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
      • Piece of metal for joining two things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
      B1TOEIC
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    • bowl

      US /bol/

      UK /bəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
      • Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
      A2
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    • canvas

      US /ˈkænvəs/

      UK /ˈkænvəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
      • Thick, strong cloth used e.g. to make sails
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To solicit votes or support from people.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
      A2
      More
    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
      A1
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    • certain to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Sure to happen; inevitable.
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    • championship

      US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sports competition to find the best player or team
      B1
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    • close out

      US /kloz aʊt/

      UK /kləuz aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
      • To terminate or offset an existing financial position or trade.
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    • comeback

      US /ˈkʌmˌbæk/

      UK /ˈkʌmbæk/

      • Noun
      • A clever or witty retort or reply
      • Return of a celebrity to their previous success
      B2
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    • coming to light

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become known or revealed.
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
      B1
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    • dead and buried

      US /dɛd ənd ˈbɛrid/

      UK /ded ənd ˈberiəd/

      • other
      • Completely finished or no longer relevant.
      C1
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • down the middle

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or along the center of something.
      • (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
      • Adjective
      • Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • explain away

      US /ɪksˈpleɪn əˈweɪ/

      UK /iksˈpleɪn əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To attempt to remove doubt or blame by explanation.
      C1
      More
    • feat

      US /fit/

      UK /fi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive act showing courage or skill
      • A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
      • Noun
      • An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
      B1
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    • for all that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite that; even though.
      A1
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    • for the ages

      US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/

      UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/

      • other
      • Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
      B2
      More
    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
      A2TOEIC
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    • fury

      US /ˈfjʊri/

      UK /'fjʊərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rage; violent anger
      B2
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    • goat

      US /goʊt/

      UK /gəʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with beard and horns
      B2
      More
    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
      A2
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • image

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Picture, sculpture or painting of something
      • General idea or opinion of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine
      • To create a visual representation of something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
      B1
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    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
      A1
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    • in the foothills

      US /ɪn ðə ˈfʊthɪlz/

      UK /in ðə ˈfʊthɪlz/

      • other
      • Located at the lower slopes of a mountain or hill range.
      B1
      More
    • 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.
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
      B2
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    • joy

      US /dʒɔɪ/

      UK /dʒɔɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Deep happiness and pleasure about something
      • Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience happiness or to be glad
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • leapt

      US /lɛpt, lipt/

      UK /lept/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
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    • legend

      US /ˈlɛdʒənd/

      UK /'ledʒənd/

      • Noun
      • List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
      • Person famous for doing something very well
      B1
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    • milestone

      US /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/

      UK /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Significant event in your life (or in a project)
      C2
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    • neck and neck

      US /nɛk ənd nɛk/

      UK /nek ænd nek/

      • Adverb
      • So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
      • Adjective
      • Being in a very close competition; nearly equal.
      A2
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
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    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
      A2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of the century

      US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/

      UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/

      • other
      • The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
      B2
      More
    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
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    • on the canvas

      US /ɑn ðə ˈkænvəs/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈkænvəs/

      • other
      • Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
      B2
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
      A2
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • overcome

      US /ˌovɚˈkʌm/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'kʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
      • Participle
      • Past participle of overcome; to have successfully dealt with or controlled a problem or feeling.
      A2TOEIC
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    • overtime

      US /ˈovɚˌtaɪm/

      UK /'əʊvətaɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Extra time in a sports game
      • Time worked in addition to regular working hours.
      • Adverb
      • Beyond the regular working hours.
      B2TOEIC
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
      A2
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    • premier

      US /prɪˈmɪr,-ˈmjɪr,ˈprimɪr/

      UK /'premɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being the most influential, important, or best
      • Noun
      • Prime minister of a country
      • The chief administrative official in some governments.
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pulled off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • Removed something quickly or with force.
      A1
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    • recorded history

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The period of time for which written records exist.
      A2
      More
    • reputable

      US /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/

      UK /ˈrepjətəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Known and respected for being reliable or honest
      C1
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    • retirement

      US /rɪˈtaɪrmənt/

      UK /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time later in life when you stop working
      • A ceremony marking someone's departure from employment.
      A2TOEIC
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    • seal

      US /sil/

      UK /si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To close tightly to protect it from leaking
      • To close an envelop or package
      • Noun
      • Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
      • Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
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    • squeaky clean

      US /ˈskwiki klin/

      UK /ˈskwi:ki kli:n/

      • other
      • Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
      B2
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    • surge

      US /sɜ:rdʒ/

      UK /sɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden movement in one direction by many
      • Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
      • To rise to an unexpected height
      B2
      More
    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • tiger

      US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
      B1
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    • to the max

      US /tu ðə mæks/

      UK /tu ðə mæks/

      • other
      • To the greatest possible extent or degree.
      B2
      More
    • tournament

      US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/

      UK /'tʊənəmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sports contest with many games to find a winner
      B2
      More
    • trophy

      US /ˈtroʊfi/

      UK /ˈtrəʊfi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Prize given to the winner of a competition
      • Something to show your high social status
      B1
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    • unify

      US /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'ju:nɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring or join together into one
      B2TOEIC
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    • unveil

      US /ʌnˈvel/

      UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove something's outer covering
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • victory

      US /ˈvɪktəri/

      UK /'vɪktərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Defeating or beating someone or something
      • An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
      B1
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    • with age

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As someone gets older; as time passes.
      • Improving in quality or value as it gets older.
      A1
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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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