Vocabulary

  • go away: To go on vacation
  • have to: Must do
  • press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
  • on time
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • by your side: Near you, supporting you.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • set up
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
  • prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
  • recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • neutral: Something with pH value of 7
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • neural: About the nerves or nervous system
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • pinch: A very small amount of something
  • text: To send a message by phone or other device
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
  • gadget: Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
  • adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
  • usage: Amount something is used
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • index: Number showing how prices, wages changed over time
  • swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
  • lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • caption: Explanation written next to a picture in a book
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • ambient: Of or in the surrounding area or air
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • partial: Giving better treatment to one person than another
  • zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
  • handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
  • glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
  • approximation: Something that is similar, but not an exact copy
  • preview: Showing of a movie before public release
  • moi: (French) me
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    • adjust

      US /əˈdʒʌst/

      UK /əˈdʒʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change; to attain a desired state or function
      • To change so as to fit in with new conditions
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    • ambient

      US /ˈæmbiənt/

      UK /'æmbɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Of or in the surrounding area or air
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    • approximation

      US /əˌprɑksəˈmeʃən/

      UK /əˌprɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Something that is similar, but not an exact copy
      B2
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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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    • battery

      US /ˈbætəri/

      UK /ˈbætri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable device that stores electricity
      • Noun
      • Large group of similar things functioning together
      B1
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    • breakdown

      US /ˈbrekˌdaʊn/

      UK /'breɪkdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • When normal activity or behavior stops
      B1TOEIC
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    • by your side

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Near you, supporting you.
      • Physically next to you.
      A2
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    • caption

      US /ˈkæpʃən/

      UK /ˈkæpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation written next to a picture in a book
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add an explanation next to a picture in a book
      B2
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • colleague

      US /ˈkɑlˌiɡ/

      UK /'kɒli:ɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person you work or cooperate with
      • A fellow member of a profession
      A2
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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    • cut in

      US /kʌt ɪn/

      UK /kʌt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interrupt someone's conversation
      • To enter a queue at the wrong place
      A1
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
      B1TOEIC
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    • decent

      US /ˈdisənt/

      UK /ˈdi:snt/

      • Adjective
      • Being fairly good; acceptable
      • Conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour; respectable or moral.
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
      A2TOEIC
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
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    • flat

      US /flæt/

      UK /flæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Apartment; set of rooms for living in
      • The smooth or level part of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share an apartment with someone
      • To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
      A2
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    • gadget

      US /ˈɡædʒɪt/

      UK /ˈgædʒɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
      B2
      More
    • genuinely

      US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/

      UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
      • In a sincere and honest way.
      A2
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    • get about

      US /ɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /ɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out a lot; travel widely
      A1
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    • glove

      US /ɡlʌv/

      UK /glʌv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • hand on

      US /hænd ɑn/

      UK /hænd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
      • To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
      A1
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    • handwriting

      US /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way a person's writing looks
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
      A2
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    • in the red

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • index

      US /ˈɪnˌdɛks/

      UK /ˈɪndeks/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number showing how prices, wages changed over time
      • Written or printed (usually alphabetical) list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To adjust a value/wages as other things change
      • To make a list of things in alphabetical order
      A2TOEIC
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    • lap

      US /læp/

      UK /læp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
      • Noun
      • A gentle repeated motion against something
      • Area between the waist and knees when seated
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    • laptop

      US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/

      UK /ˈlæptɒp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
      A2
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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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    • moi

      US

      UK

      • Proper Noun
      • (French) me
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
      B2
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    • neural

      US /ˈnʊrəl, ˈnjʊr-/

      UK /ˈnjuərəl/

      • Adjective
      • About the nerves or nervous system
      B2
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    • neutral

      US /ˈnu:trəl/

      UK /ˈnju:trəl/

      • Adjective
      • Something with pH value of 7
      • Having no positive or negative electrical charge
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
      • The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
      B1
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
      B1
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    • on the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active.
      A1
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    • on the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
      A2
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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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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    • pad

      US /pæd/

      UK /pæd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
      • Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put soft material in to provide comfort
      • To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
      B1TOEIC
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    • partial

      US /ˈpɑ:rʃl/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Giving better treatment to one person than another
      • Not complete; being only part of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • pinch

      US /pɪntʃ/

      UK /pɪntʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very small amount of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause pain by pressing against something
      • To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
      B1TOEIC
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    • pointing at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
      A1
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • press on

      US /prɛs ɑn/

      UK /pres ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
      B1
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    • preview

      US /ˈpriˌvju/

      UK /'pri:vju:/

      • Noun
      • Showing of a movie before public release
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look ahead at something, e.g. a movie
      B2
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    • prone

      US /proʊn/

      UK /prəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Lying flat with your head facing the ground
      • Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
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    • recipe

      US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/

      UK /'resəpɪ/

      • Noun
      • Conditions likely to create a particular result
      • Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
      B1
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
      A2
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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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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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
      A2
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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
      C1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
      A2
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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
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    • transition

      US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/

      UK /trænˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Change from one state, movement, place to another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change state, movement, place, or subject
      B1
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    • usage

      US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount something is used
      • Way something is actually used
      B2
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    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
      A1
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    • zoom

      US /zum/

      UK /zu:m/

      • Noun
      • Camera lens used to magnify images
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move along or go somewhere very quickly
      B1
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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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