Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • have to: Must do
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
  • grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
  • eat out: To eat at a restaurant
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • fill out: To become fatter
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • check out
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pot: Container designed to hold or store something
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
  • match: To equal or be as good as something else
  • excursion: Short trip or outing to some place
  • shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
  • goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
  • expensive: Costing a lot of money
  • price: Person's name
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • warm: To become more friendly or to like something
  • tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
  • plum: Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • inexpensive: Having a low price; cheap
  • save: To make your computer keep a file
  • cheap: Not costing a lot of money
  • fruit: Result or product of something
  • pajama: Loose clothing of a top and pants worn to sleep in
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • shoe: Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
  • haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
  • luckily: In a good way; by good fortune
  • panda: White and black bear-like mammal from China
  • yen: Currency used in Japan
  • horrid: Being very shocking or bad
  • ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
  • secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
  • mama: A mother
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    • add up to

      US /æd ʌp tu/

      UK /æd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To amount to a particular sum or total.
      • To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
      A2
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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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    • 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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
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    • bud

      US /bʌd/

      UK /bʌd/

      • Noun
      • Small part of a plant that will be a flower
      B2
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    • buy in bulk

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
      C1
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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
      A1
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
      A2
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    • cut costs

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reduce expenses or spending.
      A2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
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    • dude

      US /dud, djud/

      UK /du:d/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for a man
      • (informal) A man; a fellow.
      • Interjection
      • (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
      B2
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • eat out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat at a restaurant
      A1
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
      B1TOEIC
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    • excursion

      US /ɪkˈskɚʒən/

      UK /iksˈkə:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short trip or outing to some place
      B2
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    • fill out

      US /fɪl aʊt/

      UK /fil aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become fatter
      • To complete a form by adding information needed
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • glorious

      US /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/

      UK /ˈglɔ:riəs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
      • Magnificent; wonderfully impressive.
      B1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • goodness

      US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/

      UK /ˈgʊdnəs/

      • Interjection
      • (Used to express slight surprise)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nourishment; good food value
      A2
      More
    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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    • grocery

      US /'ɡroʊsərɪ/

      UK /'ɡrəʊsərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
      • Countable Noun
      • A store that sells food and household supplies.
      B2TOEIC
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    • grow out of

      US /ɡro aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡrəu aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or originate from something.
      • To become too large for (clothes).
      A1
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    • haircut

      US /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/

      UK /ˈheəˌkʌt/

      • Noun
      • Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
      A1
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
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    • horrid

      US /ˈhɔrɪd, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very shocking or bad
      C1
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
      A1
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
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    • in the zone

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • inexpensive

      US /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

      UK /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having a low price; cheap
      B1
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    • jump on

      US /dʒʌmp ɑn/

      UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
      • To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
      A1
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
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    • luckily

      US /ˈlʌkɪli/

      UK /'lʌkɪlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a good way; by good fortune
      A2
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    • mama

      US /ˈmɑmə/

      UK /'mæmə/

      • Noun
      • A mother
      B2
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    • match

      US /mætʃ/

      UK /mætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To equal or be as good as something else
      • To work well or look good with something else
      • Noun
      • Something that is equal to or the same as another
      • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • metropolitan

      US /ˌmetrəˈpɑ:lɪtən/

      UK /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a very large city
      • Having the style and culture of a metropolis; sophisticated and modern.
      • Noun
      • A resident of a metropolis.
      B1TOEIC
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • ow

      US /aʊ/

      UK /aʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are hurt
      C2
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    • pajama

      US /pə'dʒɑ:mə/

      UK /pə'dʒɑ:mə/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Loose clothing of a top and pants worn to sleep in
      B1
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    • panda

      US /ˈpændə/

      UK /'pændə/

      • Noun
      • White and black bear-like mammal from China
      B1
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    • perk

      US /pɜ:rk/

      UK /pɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly get more energy
      B2
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    • phone

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
      A2TOEIC
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    • plum

      US /plʌm/

      UK /plʌm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
      B2
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    • pot

      US /pɑt/

      UK /pɒt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container designed to hold or store something
      • Deep, round container that is used for cooking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plant something in a container filled with soil
      • To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
      A2
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
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    • secondhand

      US /'sekəndhænd/

      UK /'sekənd'hænd/

      • Adjective
      • Something that has already used by another person
      B1
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    • shoe

      US /ʃu/

      UK /ʃu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
      • Piece of metal nailed under a horse's foot
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a metal ring on a horse's foot
      A2
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    • shoot

      US /ʃut/

      UK /ʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • Emerging new part of a plant
      A2
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    • squeeze

      US /skwiz/

      UK /skwi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
      • Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force or threaten someone to give you something
      • To strongly compress something to get liquid out
      C1
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • tax

      US /tæks/

      UK /tæks/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To require a lot of physical or mental effort
      • (Government) to take money from a country's people
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money taken by a government from its people
      • A heavy demand or burden.
      A2TOEIC
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
      C1
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
      A2
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    • yen

      US /jɛn/

      UK /jen/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Currency used in Japan
      B1
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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

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    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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