Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • take the cake: To be the most remarkable or extreme example, often negative.
  • take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • aside from
  • set up
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • turn off
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • seen better days: To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • depict: To represent or describe something using words
  • sink: To push something down into the ground
  • mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
  • ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
  • mattress: Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
  • ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
  • specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • fill: To make something full
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
  • wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
  • elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
  • inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
  • trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
  • alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
  • official: Real, exact, truely felt
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • insulation: Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
  • continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
  • crow: Large black bird
  • barley: Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • overrun: To exceed or be too much; take too long
  • whew: Sound people make when they are relieved
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    • alley

      US /ˈæli/

      UK /'ælɪ/

      • Noun
      • A narrow road or path between buildings
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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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.
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • balcony

      US /ˈbælkəni/

      UK /'bælkənɪ/

      • Noun
      • Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
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    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
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    • barley

      US /ˈbɑ:rli/

      UK /ˈbɑ:li/

      • Countable Noun
      • Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
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    • blanket

      US /ˈblæŋkɪt/

      UK /'blæŋkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
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    • capsule

      US /ˈkæpsul/

      UK /'kæpsju:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
      • Part of a space craft where people live and work
      • Adjective
      • Modifier a small version, with only key items
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    • ceiling

      US /ˈsilɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Top part of a room above your head
      • Greatest level that is allowed; limit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To round a number up to the nearest integer
      • To provide a room with a ceiling.
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • continental

      US /ˌkɑ:ntɪˈnentl/

      UK /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
      • Concerning or found on a continent
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person living on mainland Europe
      • A light breakfast, typically including pastries, cereal, and fruit.
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    • cord

      US /kɔrd/

      UK /kɔ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long strong material, thicker than string
      • Electrical wire, covered in rubber or plastic
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    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
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    • crow

      US /kroʊ/

      UK /krəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large black bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
      • To be very proud of something and talk about it
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    • depict

      US /dɪˈpɪkt/

      UK /dɪ'pɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To represent or describe something using words
      • To represent or show something in a picture or painting; to portray visually.
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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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    • elevator

      US /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/

      UK /'elɪveɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine that carries people between floors
      • A building for storing grain, equipped with machinery for raising and distributing it.
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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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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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
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    • in detail

      US /ɪn dɪˈtel/

      UK /in ˈdi:teil/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • inspection

      US /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈspekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Official examination to make sure everything is ok
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    • insulation

      US /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃn/

      UK /ˌɪnsjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
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    • japanese style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
      • Noun
      • A style that is characteristic of Japan, often referring to design, art, or fashion.
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    • link

      US /lɪŋk/

      UK /lɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
      • Connection between two or more things or people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or connect together
      • To associate or connect in one's mind.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • mattress

      US /ˈmætrɪs/

      UK /'mætrəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thick soft part of a bed that you lie on
      • The material or construction of a mattress.
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    • mystery

      US /ˈmɪstəri/

      UK /ˈmɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality of being strange and not understood
      • Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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    • official

      US /əˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /əˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Real, exact, truely felt
      • Of or done by someone in authority; formal
      • Noun
      • A person authorized to perform a specific duty
      • A referee or umpire
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • overrun

      US /ˌoʊvəˈrʌn/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈrʌn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To exceed or be too much; take too long
      • To go in and be present in large numbers
      • Noun
      • Amount by which something is too great or too long
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    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
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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.
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    • screw

      US /skru/

      UK /skru:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cheat someone, as out of money/property
      • To close something by turning it into place
      • Countable Noun
      • Long metal nail with a spiral thread
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    • seen better days

      US /sin ˈbɛtɚ deɪz/

      UK /si:n ˈbetə deɪz/

      • other
      • To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • sink

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something down into the ground
      • To dig (a well)
      • Countable Noun
      • Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
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    • specialty

      US /ˈspɛʃəlti/

      UK /ˈspeʃəlti/

      • Noun
      • Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
      • The specific area of your field
      • Adjective
      • Having a particular role or function
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    • sponge

      US /spʌndʒ/

      UK /spʌndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
      • Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash the surface of something with a sponge
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    • take a bath

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash oneself in a bathtub.
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    • take the cake

      US /teɪk ðə ˈkeɪk/

      UK /teɪk ðə ˈkeɪk/

      • other
      • To be the most remarkable or extreme example, often negative.
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    • tear

      US /tɛr/

      UK /teə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drop of salty water from the eye
      • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
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    • ton

      US /tʌn/

      UK /tʌn/

      • Noun
      • Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • trash

      US /træʃ/

      UK /træʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Garbage or anything that is worthless
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw away in the garbage
      • To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
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    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
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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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    • verdict

      US /ˈvɚdɪkt/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dɪkt/

      • Noun
      • Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
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    • whew

      US /hwju, hwu, hwju/

      UK /hwju:/

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are relieved
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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
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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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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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