Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
  • strike: To hit something
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
  • brew: A beer; a drink of beer
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
  • foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
  • whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
  • regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • sip: To drink just a little at a time
  • habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • representative: Typical example of a particular category
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
  • specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
  • hip: The upper part of Leg
  • boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
  • trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
  • terminology: Specific words and expressions used in a field
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • nestle: To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
  • espresso: Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
  • oat: Widely grown grain eaten as, or used in, food
  • dehydrate: To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
  • cube: Solid object that has six square sides
  • producer: Company producing or growing a certain product
  • watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
  • dab: Light and quick touch
  • snippet: A small piece, as of information
  • federation: Group of organizations joined together
  • zinc: Bluish white metal used in making brass
  • lingo: Language or dialect
  • warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
  • cappuccino: Hot milk coffee topped with frothed milk
  • creme: (Cookery) cream
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    • addiction

      US /əˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /əˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
      • A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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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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    • boom

      US /bum/

      UK /bu:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very fast increase in growth or popularity
      • A very loud and deep sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a rapid increase in growth
      • To make a very loud and deep sound
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    • brew

      US /bru/

      UK /bru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • A beer; a drink of beer
      • A mixture or concoction
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
      • To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
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    • cappuccino

      US /ˌkæpuˈtʃi:noʊ/

      UK /ˌkæpuˈtʃi:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Hot milk coffee topped with frothed milk
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    • celebrate

      US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

      UK /'selɪbreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
      • To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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    • climate

      US /ˈklaɪmɪt/

      UK /ˈklaɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Typical weather conditions in a particular place
      • The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
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    • collective

      US /kəˈlɛktɪv/

      UK /kəˈlektɪv/

      • Noun
      • Business owned or controlled by its workers
      • Adjective
      • Formed by working together as a group
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    • commodity

      US /kəˈmɑdɪti/

      UK /kə'mɒdətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
      • A valuable quality or thing.
      • Adjective
      • Something that is treated as a simple object of trade or commerce, rather than valued for its intrinsic qualities.
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • consume

      US /kənˈsum/

      UK /kən'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, buy or use up something
      • To take all your energy; focus the attention
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • creme

      US /k'rem/

      UK /k'rem/

      • Noun
      • (Cookery) cream
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    • cube

      US /kjub/

      UK /kju:b/

      • Noun
      • Solid object that has six square sides
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut food into the shape of small cubes
      • To multiply a number by itself three times
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    • dab

      US /dæb/

      UK /dæb/

      • Noun
      • Light and quick touch
      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch lightly a few times, often with a cloth
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    • dehydrate

      US /diˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /di:'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
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    • espresso

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
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    • federation

      US /ˌfɛdəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of organizations joined together
      • An organization made up of a number of smaller groups or parties.
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    • 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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    • foam

      US /foʊm/

      UK /fəʊm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
      • A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
      • To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • furniture

      US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
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    • habit

      US /ˈhæbɪt/

      UK /'hæbɪt/

      • Noun
      • Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
      • Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
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    • hip

      US /hɪp/

      UK /hɪp/

      • Noun
      • The upper part of Leg
      • Adjective
      • Being stylish and popular
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • lingo

      US /ˈlɪŋgoʊ/

      UK /ˈlɪŋgəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Language or dialect
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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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    • nestle

      US /ˈnɛsəl/

      UK /ˈnesl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rest against something that is comfortable
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    • oat

      US /oʊt/

      UK /əʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Widely grown grain eaten as, or used in, food
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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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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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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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    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • regularly

      US /ˈregjələrli/

      UK /ˈregjələli/

      • Adverb
      • At the usual time each day, week, or month
      • In a normal or customary way.
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    • representative

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/

      UK /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

      • Noun
      • Typical example of a particular category
      • Politician who acts on behalf of the people
      • Adjective
      • Acting or speaking for other people
      • Typical of a particular group or thing
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    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
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    • sip

      US /sɪp/

      UK /sɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drink just a little at a time
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    • snippet

      US /ˈsnɪpɪt/

      UK /ˈsnɪpɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small piece, as of information
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
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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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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˌtɜ:rməˈnɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /ˌtɜ:mɪˈnɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Specific words and expressions used in a field
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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    • threaten

      US /ˈθrɛtn/

      UK /ˈθretn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
      • To say you may harm or hurt someone
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • traditional

      US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Involved in a custom or event common to a people
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    • trendy

      US /ˈtrɛndi/

      UK /ˈtrendi/

      • Adjective
      • In the latest style; up to the minute
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • warren

      US /ˈwɔrən, ˈwɑr-/

      UK /'wɒrən/

      • Noun
      • Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
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    • whip

      US /hwɪp, wɪp/

      UK /wɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat thoroughly or easily
      • To beat with a type of long rope
      • Countable Noun
      • A long rope used to hit people or animals
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    • zinc

      US /zɪŋk/

      UK /zɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bluish white metal used in making brass
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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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