Vocabulary

  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
  • set up
  • move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
  • balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
  • in between jobs: Temporarily unemployed and seeking new employment.
  • between jobs: Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
  • have to: Must do
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • mellow out: To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • atmosphere: Air around us
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • craft: To make by hand and with much skill
  • cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
  • moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
  • pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
  • nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
  • appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • quit: To leave a job
  • originally: At first; in the beginning
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • deep: Complex and important
  • bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
  • balance: Instrument for weighing things
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • firsthand: Received directly from a source
  • coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
  • culmination: The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
  • shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
  • bitterness: With a strong unpleasant taste
  • locate: To find exactly where something is positioned
  • meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
  • ale: Fermented alcoholic drink made from malt
  • pastrami: Highly seasoned smoked beef
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    • ale

      US /el/

      UK /eɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fermented alcoholic drink made from malt
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

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

      US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rise in value (of property or belongings)
      • Understanding something's value or worth
      • Noun
      • Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
      A2
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    • aroma

      US /əˈromə/

      UK /ə'rəʊmə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Noticeable pleasing smell
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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.
      A1
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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.
      C2
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • atmosphere

      US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/

      UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Air around us
      • Feeling or mood of a place
      A2
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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    • balance

      US /ˈbæləns/

      UK /ˈbæləns/

      • Noun
      • Instrument for weighing things
      • Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
      • To make two or more things equal
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    • balance out

      US /ˈbæləns aʊt/

      UK /ˈbæləns aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become more equal to another thing
      A2
      More
    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
      A2
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
      A2
      More
    • between jobs

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
      • Phrase
      • In the period of time separating one job from another.
      A1
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    • bitterness

      US / ˈbɪtɚnɪs/

      UK /'bɪtənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • With a strong unpleasant taste
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
      A1
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    • bun

      US /bʌn/

      UK /bʌn/

      • Noun
      • Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
      B2
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    • close down

      US /kloz daʊn/

      UK /kləuz daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shut an operation, company, shop
      A1
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    • coat

      US /koʊt/

      UK /kəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something thinly with something
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    • craft

      US /kræft/

      UK /krɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make by hand and with much skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
      • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
      B1
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    • cuisine

      US /kwɪˈzin/

      UK /kwɪˈzi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain style or technique of cooking
      • A type of food; the foods and methods of cooking traditional to a region or population.
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    • culmination

      US /ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

      UK /ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

      • Noun
      • The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
      B2
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
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    • domain

      US /doʊˈmeɪn/

      UK /dəˈmeɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A field of knowledge, thought or influence
      • Area that a ruler or government controls
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    • draw out

      US /drɔ aʊt/

      UK /drɔ: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
      • To get someone to tell you their real feelings
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    • few steps

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
      B1
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    • firsthand

      US /'fɜ:st'hænd/

      UK /'fɜ:st'hænd/

      • Adjective
      • Received directly from a source
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
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    • food culture

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
      • The culinary traditions and practices specific to a region or community.
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    • grill

      US /ɡrɪl/

      UK /ɡrɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plate of food that has been grilled
      • Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
      • To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
      A1
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    • in between jobs

      US /ɪn bɪˈtwin dʒɑbz/

      UK /ɪn bɪˈtwi:n dʒɒbz/

      • other
      • Temporarily unemployed and seeking new employment.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
      A1
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    • in the books

      US /ɪn ði bʊks/

      UK /ɪn ði bʊks/

      • other
      • Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
      B2
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the mix

      US /ɪn ðə ˈmɪks/

      UK /in ðə ˈmiks/

      • other
      • Being involved or included in a group or activity.
      B2
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • like no other

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
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    • locate

      US /ˈloˌket,loˈket/

      UK /ləʊ'keɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find exactly where something is positioned
      • To put something in a new place
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    • lock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
      • To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
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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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    • meat

      US /mit/

      UK /mi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
      • Noun
      • Something that is important or significant
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    • mellow out

      US /ˈmɛlo aʊt/

      UK /ˈmeləu aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
      A1
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
      B1
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    • mixture

      US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something made by combining two or more things
      B1
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    • moisture

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

      UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small amount of wetness that can be felt
      B1
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    • move out

      US /muv aʊt/

      UK /mu:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a house or flat permanently.
      • To advance from a defensive position.
      A2
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    • mustard

      US /ˈmʌstərd/

      UK /ˈmʌstəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
      B2
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • nurture

      US /ˈnɜ:rtʃə(r)/

      UK /ˈnɜ:tʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Care and support given to people as they develop
      • Transitive Verb
      • To help something or someone to grow or succeed
      • To help something or someone to grow or succeed
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    • of a kind

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
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    • originally

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; in the beginning
      • In a new and unique manner
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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.
      B1
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    • pale

      US /pel/

      UK /peɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Light in color; unhealthy looking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the effect of
      A2
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    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
      A2
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    • pastrami

      US /pəˈstrɑmi/

      UK /pæˈstrɑ:mi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Highly seasoned smoked beef
      C2
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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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    • quit

      US /kwɪt/

      UK /kwɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To leave a job
      • To leave a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a school etc. without finishing
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • shout

      US /ʃaʊt/

      UK /ʃaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak very loudly to get attention
      • Noun
      • Speaking loudly so you get attention
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
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    • signature

      US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Something that represents a person's work or style
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's name written in their handwriting
      • The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
      B1
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    • stir

      US /stɚ/

      UK /stɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse (attention or interest)
      • To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention or interest aroused by an event
      B1
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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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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    • 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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      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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