Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • laid back
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • all the rage: Being the current popular thing
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
  • reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • attach: To be associated or connected with
  • trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
  • minister: An official who heads a government department
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
  • volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • spiky: Having a long sharp point
  • guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
  • insulate: To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • cactus: Fleshy spiky plant that grows in hot, dry areas
  • hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
  • refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • barley: Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
  • moat: Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
  • moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
  • wreath: Decoration of leaves and flowers in a circle
  • propagate: To make an idea known by many people
  • ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
  • grassy: Covered with or having a lot of grass
  • hanger: Piece of wire to hang clothes on
  • snip: To cut using a light movement with scissors
  • boardwalk: Walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
  • birch: Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
  • mulch: Material spread round plants to stop weeds, etc.
  • creeper: Any plant which crawls or climbs up a tree
  • woodland: Land that is covered with trees and shrubs
  • holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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    • all the rage

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being the current popular thing
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attach

      US /əˈtætʃ/

      UK /ə'tætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be associated or connected with
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    • barley

      US /ˈbɑ:rli/

      UK /ˈbɑ:li/

      • Countable Noun
      • Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
      B2
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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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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
      A1
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    • birch

      US /bɜ:rtʃ/

      UK /bɜ:tʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
      B2
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    • boardwalk

      US /ˈbɔrdˌwɔk, ˈbord-/

      UK /ˈbɔ:dwɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
      C2
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    • bucket

      US /ˈbʌkɪt/

      UK /'bʌkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
      • A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The amount held by a bucket.
      B1
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    • cactus

      US /ˈkæktəs/

      UK /ˈkæktəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fleshy spiky plant that grows in hot, dry areas
      B2
      More
    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
      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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
      More
    • creep

      US /krip/

      UK /kri:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move quietly so as not to be seen
      • Countable Noun
      • Scary or disliked person
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    • creeper

      US /ˈkripɚ/

      UK /ˈkri:pə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Any plant which crawls or climbs up a tree
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
      A1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • fancy

      US /ˈfænsi/

      UK /'fænsɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To want to have or do something; feel like
      • To imagine or suppose that something will happen
      • Adjective
      • Unusual and attractive in design
      A2TOEIC
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
      A2TOEIC
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    • flourish

      US /ˈflɚrɪʃ, ˈflʌr-/

      UK /'flʌrɪʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To show and direct attention by waving something
      • To add a fancy addition or decoration
      • Noun
      • Fancy addition or decoration
      B2TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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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.
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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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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    • grassy

      US /ˈgræsi/

      UK /ˈgrɑ:si/

      • Adjective
      • Covered with or having a lot of grass
      B1
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    • guardian

      US /ˈɡɑrdiən/

      UK /'ɡɑ:dɪən/

      • Noun
      • Person who guards, protects, or preserves
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
      A2
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    • hanger

      US /ˈhæŋɚ/

      UK /ˈhæŋə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of wire to hang clothes on
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hay

      US /he/

      UK /heɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dry grass used as food for animals
      B1
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    • holly

      US /ˈhɑli/

      UK /ˈhɔli:/

      • Noun
      • Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
      B2
      More
    • 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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
      • Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • insulate

      US /ˈɪnsəˌlet, ˈɪnsjə-/

      UK /'ɪnsjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
      • To protect from a particular influence or danger
      B2TOEIC
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    • ivy

      US /ˈaɪvi/

      UK /'aɪvɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
      B2
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    • laid back

      US /led bæk/

      UK /leɪd bæk/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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    • minister

      US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An official who heads a government department
      • Person who performs Christian services
      A2
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    • moat

      US /mot/

      UK /məʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
      C1
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    • moss

      US /mɔs,mɑs/

      UK /mɒs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
      B2
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    • mulch

      US /mʌltʃ/

      UK /mʌltʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material spread round plants to stop weeds, etc.
      C1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
      A2TOEIC
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • propagate

      US /ˈprɑpəˌɡet/

      UK /'prɒpəɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make an idea known by many people
      • To make new plants from parts of another one
      B2
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    • reckon

      US /ˈrɛkən/

      UK /ˈrekən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To believe or expect that something is true
      A2
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    • refresh

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

      UK /rɪ'freʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
      B1
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
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    • snip

      US /snɪp/

      UK /snɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut using a light movement with scissors
      • Noun
      • Sound made when something is cut with scissors
      B2
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    • spiky

      US /ˈspaɪki/

      UK /ˈspaɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Having a long sharp point
      B2
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
      A2
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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    • straw

      US /strɔ/

      UK /strɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
      • Countable Noun
      • Thin tube used for sucking up liquids to drink
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • trim

      US /trɪm/

      UK /trɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
      B2
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    • under the surface

      US /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈsɜrfɪs/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈsɜ:fis/

      • other
      • Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
      B2
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    • up the wall

      US /ʌp ði wɑl/

      UK /ʌp ðə wɔ:l/

      • other
      • Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
      B2
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • volunteer

      US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

      UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Working willingly without pay to help others
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps others without being paid
      • A person who enters military service voluntarily.
      B2TOEIC
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    • wire

      US /waɪr/

      UK /'waɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin, flexible thread of metal
      • Act of sending a message by telegraph
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To connect two or more things together with cable
      • To send money to someone electronically
      A2TOEIC
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    • wise

      US /waɪz/

      UK /waɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
      A2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • woodland

      US /ˈwʊdlənd, -ˌlænd/

      UK /'wʊdlənd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Land that is covered with trees and shrubs
      C2
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
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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
      B1
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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    • wreath

      US /riθ/

      UK /ri:θ/

      • Noun
      • Decoration of leaves and flowers in a circle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Flowers for ornamental purposes
      B2
      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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    Autumn Gardening with Tom Allen | Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent

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    Ever wondered how to protect your banana trees from frost or create a stunning autumn wreath? Join Tom Allen at Walmer Castle and Gardens as he learns practical gardening tips for the season, like distinguishing between straw and hay and using moss for crafts. You'll pick up useful vocabulary and discover the rewarding world of heritage plants and volunteer gardening!

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