Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
  • pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • roll on: For time to pass
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • bounce: A person's energy or confidence
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • quarter: 25 cents
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • moody: Showing sudden or wide variations in mood
  • elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • affiliate: Organization that is associated with another
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • huddle: Tightly packed group
  • warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
  • rim: Outer edge of something circular
  • bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • ball: Large dance where people dress formally
  • pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
  • mark: Person's name
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
  • turnover: the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
  • net: Remaining amount after something is taken away
  • awkwardly: With a lack of smooth movement
  • harden: To make or become hard or firm
  • curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
  • careless: Not being careful
  • canary: Small yellow songbird that can be kept as a pet
  • buzzer: Button that rings when pushed
  • lance: Weapon like a spear carried by knights in jousts
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    • affection

      US /əˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /əˈfekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of liking someone or something
      • A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
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    • affiliate

      US /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

      UK /əˈfɪlieɪt/

      • Noun
      • Organization that is associated with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To connect an organization with a larger one
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    • awkwardly

      US /ˈɔkwə:dlɪ/

      UK /'ɔ:kwədlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With a lack of smooth movement
      • With a lack of social ease
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • baseline

      US /ˈbeɪslaɪn/

      UK /ˈbeɪslaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Imaginary standard by which things are compared
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    • bench

      US /bɛntʃ/

      UK /bentʃ/

      • Noun
      • Part of the room in court where the judge sits
      • Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a player from playing in a game
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    • block out

      US /blɑk aʊt/

      UK /blɔk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
      • To push back terrible memories to forget them
      A2
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    • bounce

      US /baʊns/

      UK /baʊns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A person's energy or confidence
      • Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around energetically, playfully
      • (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
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    • buzzer

      US /ˈbʌzɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Button that rings when pushed
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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • canary

      US /kəˈnɛri/

      UK /kə'neərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small yellow songbird that can be kept as a pet
      C1
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    • careless

      US /ˈkɛrlɪs/

      UK /'keələs/

      • Adjective
      • Not being careful
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
      A2TOEIC
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • curry

      US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/

      UK /'kʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
      B1
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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.
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • dunk

      US /dʌŋk/

      UK /dʌŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
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    • elbow

      US /ˈɛlˌbo/

      UK /'elbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Middle part of the arm, which bends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push another person with the side of your arm
      B2
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US /faʊl/

      UK /faʊl/

      • Adjective
      • Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
      • Dirty or filthy.
      • Noun
      • An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • harden

      US /'hɑ:rdn/

      UK /'hɑ:dn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become hard or firm
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • 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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    • huddle

      US /ˈhʌdl/

      UK /'hʌdl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tightly packed group
      • Quick gathering of players to discuss plays
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in a tightly packed group
      • To gather briefly on the field to discuss plays
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • lance

      US /læns/

      UK /lɑ:ns/

      • Countable Noun
      • Weapon like a spear carried by knights in jousts
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut open a wound/boil to release the pus
      B2
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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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    • 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
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    • mark

      US /mɑrk/

      UK /mɑ:k/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a dirty spot or line on something
      • To give a grade for homework
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    • net

      US /nɛt/

      UK /net/

      • Adjective
      • Remaining amount after something is taken away
      • Transitive Verb
      • To catch or cover something in a mesh, often fish
      • To gain or earn a certain amount of money
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
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    • out of bounds

      US /aʊt ʌv baʊndz/

      UK /aut ɔv baʊndz/

      • Adjective
      • Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
      • Beyond permissible limits; off-limits.
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    • 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.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • panic

      US /ˈpænɪk/

      UK /'pænɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
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    • pitch in

      US /pɪtʃ ɪn/

      UK /pitʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To help or join together to accomplish something
      • To contribute something, often money.
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • pool

      US /pul/

      UK /pu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
      • Small body of still water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to collect into a small area
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    • quarter

      US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/

      UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • 25 cents
      • 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To split something into four equal parts
      • To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
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    • rebound

      US /ˈriˈbaʊnd, rɪ-/

      UK /rɪ'baʊnd/

      • Noun
      • Bouncing off something, then going back into play
      • Recovery after defeat/bad time back to good state
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bounce off of a surface
      • To recover or increase after decreasing
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    • rim

      US /rɪm/

      UK /rɪm/

      • Noun
      • Outer edge of something circular
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something an outer edge, as specified
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    • roll on

      US /rol ɑn/

      UK /rəul ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • For time to pass
      • To continue or proceed
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    • scatter

      US /ˈskætɚ/

      UK /'skætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw or move into various different directions
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or leave things in various places
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • strip

      US /strɪp/

      UK /strɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
      • To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
      • Countable Noun
      • Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
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    • turnover

      US /ˈtɜ:rnoʊvə(r)/

      UK /ˈtɜ:nəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
      • the amount of business that a company does in a period of time
      B1TOEIC
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • warrior

      US /ˈwɔriɚ,ˈwɑr-/

      UK /'wɒrɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
      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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