Vocabulary

  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • such as: For example; like
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • check out
  • interact with
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • have to: Must do
  • on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • on your toes: Being alert and ready for action.
  • improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
  • regardless of
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • liven up: To make something more cheerful or exciting.
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • elusive: Difficult to find or catch
  • dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
  • proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
  • hone: To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
  • oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
  • flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
  • inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
  • exhale: To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
  • dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
  • tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
  • intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • exacerbate: To increase the severity or bitterness of
  • public: Owned by the government
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • timid: Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
  • mumble: Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • pinpoint: Exact, as of accuracy
  • discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
  • refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
  • witty: Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
  • puff: To breath in and out quickly
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • skip: Very large waste disposal bin
  • improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
  • indifferent: Neutral; not taking sides
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • scuba: Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
  • navy: Very dark shade of blue
  • nonverbal: Being communicated or done without speaking
  • tolerable: Able to be endured or suffered; acceptable
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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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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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
      A1
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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.
      More
    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • back to normal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
      • Phrase
      • In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
      A2
      More
    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
      A1
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
      A2
      More
    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
      More
    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
      A2
      More
    • confident

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
      • Noun
      • A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
      A2
      More
    • consistently

      US /kənˈsɪstəntlɪ/

      UK /kən'sɪstəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is the same almost every time
      • In every case or on every occasion; invariably
      B1
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    • dioxide

      US /daɪˈɑksaɪd/

      UK /daɪˈɒksaɪd/

      • Noun
      • An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
      B2
      More
    • discomfort

      US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

      UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
      B2
      More
    • dull

      US /dʌl/

      UK /dʌl/

      • Adjective
      • Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
      • Being dim, not so bright and hard to see
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a thing to become less sharp/less bright
      A2
      More
    • elusive

      US /ɪˈlusɪv/

      UK /iˈlu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to find or catch
      • Difficult to understand or define
      B2
      More
    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • exacerbate

      US /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbet/

      UK /ɪɡ'zæsəbeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the severity or bitterness of
      B2
      More
    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
      A2
      More
    • exhale

      US /ɛksˈhel,ɛkˈhel/

      UK /eksˈheɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
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    • familiar

      US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

      UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Well-known or easily recognized
      • Having a good knowledge of something.
      • Noun
      • A close friend or associate.
      • (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
      A2TOEIC
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    • flee

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hone

      US /hoʊn/

      UK /həʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
      • To sharpen (a blade).
      C1TOEIC
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    • improv

      US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/

      UK /ɪmp'ru:v/

      • Noun
      • Drama that the actors make up as they go along
      B2
      More
    • improve upon

      US /ɪmˈpruv əˈpɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
      B1
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    • indifferent

      US /ɪnˈdɪfərənt, -ˈdɪfrənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/

      • Adjective
      • Neutral; not taking sides
      • Not caring; without feeling
      B1
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    • inhale

      US /ɪnˈhel/

      UK /ɪnˈheɪl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To breathe in something like air or smoke
      • To eat or drink something extremely fast
      B2
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • intentional

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/

      UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
      B2
      More
    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
      A2TOEIC
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    • liven up

      US /ˈlaɪvən ʌp/

      UK /ˈlaɪvən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something more cheerful or exciting.
      More
    • 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
      More
    • mumble

      US /ˈmʌmbəl/

      UK /ˈmʌmbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak without being clear or loud enough
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    • navy

      US /ˈnevi/

      UK /ˈneɪvi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very dark shade of blue
      • Armed force consisting of ships, sailors etc.
      B1
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    • nonverbal

      US /ˌnɒn'vɜ:bəl/

      UK /ˌnɒn'vɜ:bl/

      • Adjective
      • Being communicated or done without speaking
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    • on the fly

      US /ɑn ði flai/

      UK /ɔn ðə flai/

      • Phrase
      • While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
      • Adjective
      • (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • on your toes

      US /ɑn jʊɚ toz/

      UK /ɒn jɔ: təuz/

      • other
      • Being alert and ready for action.
      B1
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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.
      A1
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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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    • 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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    • oxygen

      US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/

      UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A gas in the air that we need to breathe
      • Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
      B1
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
      A1
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    • pinpoint

      US /ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

      • Adjective
      • Exact, as of accuracy
      • Very small or focused.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To locate something exactly
      B2
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    • posture

      US /ˈpɑstʃɚ/

      UK /'pɒstʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
      • The position of the body when standing or sitting
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be insincere in order to gain favor
      B1TOEIC
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
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    • presentation

      US /ˌprɛzənˈteʃən, ˌprizən-/

      UK /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of giving a formal talk about something
      • Way in which something is displayed or shown
      A2
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    • proactive

      US /ˌproʊˈæktɪv/

      UK /ˌprəʊˈæktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Acting to head off anticipated future problems
      C1
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    • puff

      US /pʌf/

      UK /pʌf/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breath in and out quickly
      • Countable Noun
      • Sweet baked food filled with cream or jam
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    • refine

      US /rɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /rɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change slightly in order to improve it
      • To narrow down your search to a smaller number
      B1TOEIC
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
      More
    • scuba

      US /ˈskubə/

      UK /'skju:bə/

      • Noun
      • Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
      B2
      More
    • skip

      US /skɪp/

      UK /skɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large waste disposal bin
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
      • To move rapidly, from one topic to another
      B2
      More
    • speaks volumes

      US /spiks ˈvɑljəmz/

      UK /spi:ks ˈvɒljʊmz/

      • other
      • To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
      B2
      More
    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
      A2
      More
    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
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    • timid

      US /ˈtɪmɪd/

      UK /ˈtɪmɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking in self-assurance or courage; shy
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • tolerable

      US /ˈtɑlərəbəl/

      UK /'tɒlərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be endured or suffered; acceptable
      B2
      More
    • tolerance

      US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/

      UK /ˈtɒlərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
      • The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
      B1
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    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
      A2
      More
    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
      More
    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
      C1
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
      More
    • witty

      US /ˈwɪti/

      UK /ˈwɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
      C2
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
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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

    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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