Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • liability insurance: Insurance that protects against claims resulting from injury or damage to other people or property.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • on wheels: Having wheels attached for easy movement.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • utility vehicle: A vehicle designed for a specific task, often rugged and practical.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
  • get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
  • in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
  • decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • aside from
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • premium: Having a higher than normal quality
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • option: A choice
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • standard: Official unit of measuring something
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
  • satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
  • collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • important: Having power or authority
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • automatic: Done without conscious thought
  • manual: Done by hand (not machine)
  • coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
  • accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • liability: Something that is owed to someone else, e.g. debt
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • allowance: Money that is given to someone regularly
  • cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
  • cylinder: Tube shape with flat ends
  • inquire: To ask a question to get information
  • shuttle: Vehicle carrying passengers between two places
  • cube: Solid object that has six square sides
  • unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
  • sedan: A large four-door car
  • waive: To allow a rule to be ignored; dispense with
  • airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
  • deductible: Acceptable as a deduction (from tax that is due)
  • minivan: Small box-shaped van used as a family car
  • crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
  • coupe: Car with two doors and a downward sloping back
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • airport

      US /ˈerpɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • A place where passenger planes land and take off
      B1TOEIC
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
      A1
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    • allowance

      US /əˈlaʊəns/

      UK /ə'laʊəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money that is given to someone regularly
      • Noun
      • Taking the situation into account
      B1TOEIC
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • automatic

      US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Done without conscious thought
      • Operating by itself, without an operator
      • Noun
      • Car that is able to change gears by itself
      A2
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
      B2
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
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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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    • cargo

      US /ˈkɑ:rgoʊ/

      UK /ˈkɑ:gəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Goods carried in a ship or plane
      B2
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    • collision

      US /kəˈlɪʒən/

      UK /kəˈlɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Act of crashing into someone or something else
      • A clash of opposing ideas or interests.
      B2
      More
    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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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
      A2
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    • compact

      US /kəmˈpækt/

      UK /'kɒmpækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small case with face powder and a mirror
      • A formal agreement or contract.
      • Adjective
      • Packed closely together
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    • coupe

      US /ku:ˈpeɪ/

      UK /ˈku:peɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Car with two doors and a downward sloping back
      C1
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    • coverage

      US /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
      • The extent to which something is insured.
      A2
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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    • crossover

      US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/

      UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
      C2
      More
    • cube

      US /kjub/

      UK /kju:b/

      • Noun
      • Solid object that has six square sides
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut food into the shape of small cubes
      • To multiply a number by itself three times
      B2
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    • cylinder

      US /ˈsɪləndɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Tube shape with flat ends
      • A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.
      B2
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    • decide on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
      A2
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    • deductible

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Acceptable as a deduction (from tax that is due)
      B2
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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.
      A2
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
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    • find out about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • for rent

      US /fɚ rent/

      UK /fə rent/

      • other
      • Available to be rented or leased.
      A2
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • get stuck in

      US /ɡɛt stʌk ɪn/

      UK /ɡet stʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become enthusiastically involved in something.
      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
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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
      A1
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    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
      A1
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in some places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In certain locations or areas, but not all.
      A1
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    • in the back seat

      US /ɪn ði bæk sit/

      UK /ɪn ði bæk si:t/

      • other
      • Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
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    • inquire

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask a question to get information
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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
      A2TOEIC
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • liability

      US /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is owed to someone else, e.g. debt
      • Person, thing that causes problems for someone
      B1TOEIC
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    • liability insurance

      US /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ˌlaiəˈbiliti inˈʃuərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Insurance that protects against claims resulting from injury or damage to other people or property.
      C1
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A1
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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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    • manual

      US /ˈmænjuəl/

      UK /ˈmænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by hand (not machine)
      • (Of a car) using individual gears ( not automatic)
      • Countable Noun
      • Book explaining how to use a machine
      A2TOEIC
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    • minivan

      US /ˈmɪniˌvæn/

      UK /ˈmɪnivæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small box-shaped van used as a family car
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    • move up

      US /muv ʌp/

      UK /mu:v ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance to a higher rank or position.
      • To advance in a line or queue.
      B1
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
      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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    • on a trip

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
      A1
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on wheels

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having wheels attached for easy movement.
      • Phrase
      • Mobile; equipped to travel.
      • Mounted on wheels; mobile.
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    • option

      US /ˈɑpʃən/

      UK /'ɒpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A choice
      • A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
      A2TOEIC
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • penalty

      US /ˈpɛnəlti/

      UK /'penəltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Negative effect resulting from your actions
      • Punishment for committing a crime or offense
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
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    • premium

      US /ˈprimiəm/

      UK /ˈpri:miəm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a higher than normal quality
      • Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
      • Noun
      • Money paid as a fee for insurance
      • An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
      B1TOEIC
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
      A2TOEIC
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    • satellite

      US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/

      UK /'sætəlaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device sent into space that aids communication
      • Natural object in space that moves around another
      B1
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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
      B1TOEIC
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    • sedan

      US /sɪˈdæn/

      UK /sɪ'dæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A large four-door car
      C1
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    • shuttle

      US /ˈʃʌtl/

      UK /ˈʃʌtl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vehicle carrying passengers between two places
      • Device used when weaving cloth
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move passengers between two nearby places
      B1
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    • standard

      US /ˈstændəd/

      UK /'stændəd/

      • Noun
      • Official unit of measuring something
      • Principle of behaving in a moral way
      • Adjective
      • Being the accepted normal level of quality
      • (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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
      A2
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    • under the sun

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
      • In the world; on the earth.
      A1
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    • unlimited

      US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • utility vehicle

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A vehicle designed for a specific task, often rugged and practical.
      • A vehicle designed for off-road use, often used for work or recreation.
      B1
      More
    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • waive

      US /wev/

      UK /weɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow a rule to be ignored; dispense with
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
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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.
      A1
      More
    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      A1
      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

    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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