Vocabulary

  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • check out
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • such as: For example; like
  • previous day: The day before the current day.
  • through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • maximize: To make as large or great as possible
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
  • arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
  • workplace: Place where work is done
  • casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
  • refill: To make something full again
  • analytic: Of the process of detailed reasoning
  • warlord: Military leader having civil power, as during war
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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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    • analytic

      US /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/

      UK /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of the process of detailed reasoning
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    • anime

      US /ˈænəˌme/

      UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A form of Japanese animation
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
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    • arcade

      US /ɑ:rˈkeɪd/

      UK /ɑ:ˈkeɪd/

      • Noun
      • Covered passageway with shops on either side
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • 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.
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
      B1TOEIC
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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.).
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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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    • casino

      US /kəˈsi:noʊ/

      UK /kəˈsi:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
      B2
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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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    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
      B1
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    • crane

      US /kren/

      UK /kreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
      • Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view
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    • customer

      US /ˈkʌstəmɚ/

      UK /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who buys goods or services from a business
      • A person or organization that buys products or services from a business.
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
      B1TOEIC
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

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

      US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/

      UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of providing service for someone
      • Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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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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    • greet

      US /ɡrit/

      UK /gri:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
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    • grow into

      US /ɡro ˈɪntu/

      UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be able to wear clothes that were too big
      • To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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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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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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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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    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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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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    • maximize

      US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

      UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as large or great as possible
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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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 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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    • previous day

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The day before the current day.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the day before the current one.
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    • puzzle

      US /ˈpʌzəl/

      UK /'pʌzl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be a challenge to understand; confuse
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something challenging to explain or understand
      • Game requiring the player to find an answer
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
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    • recite

      US /rɪˈsaɪt/

      UK /rɪˈsaɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak aloud a passage from memory
      • To relate facts or information from memory
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    • refill

      US /riˈfɪl/

      UK /ˌri:ˈfɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something full again
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Additional material added to fill something again
      • A replacement supply for something that is used up.
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    • regular

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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    • responsibility

      US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
      • A thing to be done because it is morally correct
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    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • swipe

      US /swaɪp/

      UK /swaɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
      • To hit someone with a big wild swing
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • take a bath

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash oneself in a bathtub.
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • through the floor

      US /θru ðə flɔr/

      UK /θru: ðə flɔ:/

      • other
      • To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
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    • typical

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
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    • walk away from

      US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
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    • warlord

      US /ˈwɔrˌlɔrd/

      UK /'wɔ:lɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Military leader having civil power, as during war
      C2
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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 at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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    • workplace

      US /ˈwɚkˌples/

      UK /ˈwɜ:kpleɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where work is done
      B2
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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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