Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • part of the furniture: Someone very familiar or always present in a place.
  • get up to: To do something slightly naughty
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • dairy: Concerning or made from milk
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
  • sole: The part of your foot which touches the ground
  • vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
  • corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • part: Division of a book
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • bug: To bother someone
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • raisin: Dried black grape, used in cooking
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • tuna: Large sea fish that is caught for food
  • wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
  • usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
  • pond: Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • wine: Dark red color
  • secretly: So that others don't know
  • serendipity: Good luck in making unexpected/fortunate discovery
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
  • lockdown: Confining prisoners to their cells after a riot
  • sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
  • cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
  • import: To bring goods from one country into another
  • love: Person's name
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
  • bass: Type of fish
  • mackerel: Fish with wavy marks on the back
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • poppy: Red flowering plant, a source of heroin
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • mussel: Common edible shellfish
  • buttery: Having the taste or texture of butter
  • roaster: Harsh or humorous critic
  • bagel: Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll
  • tartar: Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
  • moo: (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
  • sashimi: Very thinly sliced raw fish
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
      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.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • bagel

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll
      B2
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    • 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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    • bass

      US /beɪs/

      UK /beɪs/

      • Noun
      • Type of fish
      • Large cello or electric guitar with 4 strings
      B2
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    • bug

      US /bʌɡ/

      UK /bʌɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bother someone
      • To hide an electronic device to spy on someone
      • Countable Noun
      • An insect
      • Problem in the functioning of computer code
      B1
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
      B1
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    • buttery

      US /ˈbʌtəri/

      UK /'bʌtərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having the taste or texture of butter
      B1
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    • cinnamon

      US /ˈsɪnəmən/

      UK /ˈsɪnəmən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
      B2
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
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    • corner

      US /ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force into a position impossible to escape from
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
      • Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
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    • counter

      US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or do something in opposition or resistance
      • To try to prevent, as by making a different point
      • Prefix
      • Being opposite or against something
      B1
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    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
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    • crew

      US /kru/

      UK /kru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
      • Skilled group of people working together on a task
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work as part of a crew.
      A2TOEIC
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    • dairy

      US /ˈderi/

      UK /ˈdeəri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or made from milk
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
      B2
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
      A1
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    • furniture

      US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
      A2TOEIC
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    • get up to

      US /ɡɛt ʌp tu/

      UK /ɡet ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something slightly naughty
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

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

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • import

      US /ˈɪmpɔrt/

      UK /'ɪmpɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring goods from one country into another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Goods brought into a country from another
      A2TOEIC
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
      B2
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
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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
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    • mackerel

      US /ˈmækərəl, ˈmækrəl/

      UK /ˈmækrəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish with wavy marks on the back
      • Adjective
      • Having a pattern of wavy lines or bands, resembling the markings on a mackerel fish.
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • mermaid

      US /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/

      UK /'mɜ:meɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
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    • moo

      US /mu/

      UK /mu:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of cows) to make a loud, low-pitched noise
      B2
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    • mussel

      US /ˈmʌsəl/

      UK /ˈmʌsl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Common edible shellfish
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    • nighttime

      US /'naɪtˌtaɪm/

      UK /'naɪttaɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time after sunset and before sunrise
      C2
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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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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • part of the furniture

      US /ˈpɑrt əv ðə ˈfɝnɪʧɚ/

      UK /ˈpɑ:t əv ðə ˈfə:nɪʧə/

      • other
      • Someone very familiar or always present in a place.
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    • pond

      US /pɑ:nd/

      UK /pɒnd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become a pool of water on a surface.
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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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    • 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.
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    • poppy

      US /ˈpɑpi/

      UK /'pɒpɪ/

      • Noun
      • Red flowering plant, a source of heroin
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    • raisin

      US /ˈrezɪn/

      UK /ˈreɪzn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Dried black grape, used in cooking
      • Adjective
      • Having a dark purplish-brown color, like that of a raisin.
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    • roaster

      US /'roʊstə/

      UK /'rəʊstə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Harsh or humorous critic
      B2
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • sashimi

      US /sɑˈʃimi/

      UK /sɑ:ˈʃi:mi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very thinly sliced raw fish
      C2
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    • secretly

      US /ˈsikrɪtlɪ/

      UK /'si:krətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • So that others don't know
      A2
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    • serendipity

      US /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

      UK /ˌserən'dɪpətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Good luck in making unexpected/fortunate discovery
      C1
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    • sesame

      US /ˈsɛsəmi/

      UK /ˈsesəmi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
      B2
      More
    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause someone to be surprised or upset
      • To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
      • Countable Noun
      • Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
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    • sole

      US /soʊl/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • The part of your foot which touches the ground
      • Flat fish commonly used as food
      • Adjective
      • Being the only one, as a survivor or inheritor
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
      A2
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    • tartar

      US /ˈtɑ:rtə(r)/

      UK /ˈtɑ:tə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
      • A crust or sediment formed in wine casks during fermentation.
      • Countable Noun
      • A member of a Turkic-speaking group of people inhabiting parts of Russia and Central Asia.
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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • tuna

      US /ˈtu:nə/

      UK /ˈtju:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large sea fish that is caught for food
      B2
      More
    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • valentine

      US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/

      UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/

      • Noun
      • The person you date on Valentine's Day
      • A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
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    • vegan

      US /ˈviɡən, ˈvɛdʒən/

      UK /ˈvi:gən/

      • Noun
      • Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
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    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
      A2
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    • wobbly

      US /ˈwɑbli/

      UK /'wɒblɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
      B2
      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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