Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • such as: For example; like
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • check out
  • authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
  • quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • inventory: List of items stored at a place
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
  • antique: (Of objects) old and valuable
  • bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • storefront: Front display window of a store
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • expensive: Costing a lot of money
  • toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
  • lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
  • artisan: One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • tableware: Dishes, silverware, glasses used at the table
  • unload: To express strong or troubling feelings
  • secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
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    • antique

      US /ænˈtik/

      UK /ænˈti:k/

      • Adjective
      • (Of objects) old and valuable
      • Countable Noun
      • Old objects people collect, e.g. furniture, art
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
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    • artisan

      US /ˈɑrtɪzən, -sən/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪzən, -sən/

      • Countable Noun
      • One making art objects, etc. skillfully by hand
      B2TOEIC
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    • assessment

      US /əˈsɛsmənt/

      UK /əˈsesmənt/

      • Noun
      • Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
      B1TOEIC
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    • authentic

      US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/

      • Adjective
      • From a reliable source; accurate; true
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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • bummer

      US /ˈbʌmɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Irritating or disappointing experience
      C2
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
      A2TOEIC
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

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

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • damn

      US /dæm/

      UK /dæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
      • To threaten with everlasting punishment
      • Interjection
      • A mild swear word used to express annoyance
      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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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
      More
    • floral

      US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/

      UK /'flɔ:rəl/

      • Adjective
      • Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • furniture

      US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in the books

      US /ɪn ði bʊks/

      UK /ɪn ði bʊks/

      • other
      • Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
      B2
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
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    • inventory

      US /ˈɪnvəntɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈɪnvəntri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of items stored at a place
      • A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To list the things stored at a place
      B2TOEIC
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    • lumber

      US /ˈlʌmbɚ/

      UK /'lʌmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move heavily, slowly, and awkwardly
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    • nursery

      US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/

      UK /ˈnɜ:səri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
      • Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
      A2TOEIC
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    • quirky

      US /'kwɜ:kɪ/

      UK /'kwɜ:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; strange
      B2
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • secondhand

      US /'sekəndhænd/

      UK /'sekənd'hænd/

      • Adjective
      • Something that has already used by another person
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
      More
    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
      B2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
      A2TOEIC
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    • storefront

      US /ˈstɔrˌfrʌnt, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:frʌnt/

      • Noun
      • Front display window of a store
      • The side of a store that faces the street, usually having large windows to display merchandise.
      C2
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • tableware

      US /ˈteɪblwer/

      UK /ˈteɪblweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dishes, silverware, glasses used at the table
      C2
      More
    • tag on

      US /tæg ɑn/

      UK /tæg ɒn/

      • other
      • To add something extra or join a group or activity.
      B2
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    • take apart

      US /tek əˈpɑrt/

      UK /teik əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
      • To look critically at an idea or theory
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • toe

      US /toʊ/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun
      • One of the five parts at the end of your foot
      • Front part of a sock or shoe
      B1
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    • typical

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
      A2
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    • unload

      US /ʌnˈlod/

      UK /ˌʌn'ləʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express strong or troubling feelings
      • To take out items for use (e.g. bullets from guns)
      B1
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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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    • vintage

      US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Old and somewhat treasured
      B2
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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