Vocabulary

  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • favorite sport: A sport that someone likes the most.
  • ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • have to: Must do
  • in goal: Located or positioned in the goal area in sports.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • white noise machine: A device that produces a constant, consistent sound used to mask other noises, often used to aid sleep or concentration.
  • on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
  • jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
  • bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • vaguely: In a vague way; not fully
  • tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
  • utter: To make a particular sound; speak
  • extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
  • affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
  • bare: Lacking contents; empty
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • concession: Special right granted, as by someone in authority
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • crumble: To break into small parts or crumbs
  • blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
  • stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
  • admittedly: Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
  • breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • senate: A board of governors at a college or university
  • booth: Small area where someone does something privately
  • equate: To consider things to be equal or the same
  • decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • upside: Above, over
  • patriotic: Having a great love for your country
  • asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
  • commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
  • flag: To indicate something should get special attention
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
  • editor: Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
  • long: Person's name
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
  • gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
  • opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
  • fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
  • sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
  • sunrise: The time of day we first see the sun
  • weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
  • shutdown: Termination of operations
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    • admittedly

      US /ædˈmɪtɪdli/

      UK /ədˈmɪtɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
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    • affordable

      US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/

      UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Cheap enough that it can be paid for
      • Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
      A2
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
      B1
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
      A1
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
      B2
      More
    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
      A1
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    • ask for it

      US /æsk fər ɪt/

      UK /ɑ:sk fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
      B2
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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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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
      B1TOEIC
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    • bare

      US /bɛr/

      UK /beə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking contents; empty
      • Not having a covering; naked
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes, hat etc.
      A2
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    • blur

      US /blɚ/

      UK /blɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something unclear or out of focus
      • To dull the distinction between things
      B2
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    • booth

      US /bu:θ/

      UK /bu:ð/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small area where someone does something privately
      • Covered stand used for selling or displaying goods
      B2
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    • breakdown

      US /ˈbrekˌdaʊn/

      UK /'breɪkdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • When normal activity or behavior stops
      B1TOEIC
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    • bullet

      US /ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /'bʊlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal object fired from a gun
      • Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
      • Adjective
      • Very fast.
      B1
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    • chronic

      US /ˈkrɑnɪk/

      UK /'krɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
      • (Of disease) over a long time; serious
      B1
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • commander

      US /kəˈmændə(r)/

      UK /kəˈmɑ:ndə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person with authority who commands or controls
      B1
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    • concession

      US /kənˈsɛʃən/

      UK /kən'seʃn/

      • Noun
      • Special right granted, as by someone in authority
      • Giving something up to reach an agreement
      • Adjective
      • A discount (e.g. for a bus) for being young, old
      B1
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    • crumble

      US /ˈkrʌmbəl/

      UK /ˈkrʌmbl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break into small parts or crumbs
      B2
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    • decorate

      US /ˈdɛkəˌret/

      UK /ˈdekəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
      • To award a medal to someone
      A2
      More
    • democratic

      US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

      UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
      • Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
      B2
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    • editor

      US /ˈɛdɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈedɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
      • Person making final version of a movie, text, book
      A2TOEIC
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    • equate

      US /ɪˈkwet/

      UK /ɪ'kweɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider things to be equal or the same
      B1
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • extravagant

      US /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/

      UK /ɪkˈstrævəgənt/

      • Adjective
      • Going beyond what is normal or proper
      • Wasteful, e.g. of money; using a lot of a resource
      B2TOEIC
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    • fairness

      US /ˈfernəs/

      UK /ˈfeənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Situation when everyone is treated equally
      B1
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    • favorite sport

      US /ˈfevərɪt spɔː(r)t/

      UK /ˈfeivərit spɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • A sport that someone likes the most.
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    • flag

      US /flæɡ/

      UK /flæɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate something should get special attention
      • Noun
      • Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
      A2TOEIC
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • gravel

      US /ˈɡrævəl/

      UK /'ɡrævl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fairness

      US /ɪn ˈfɛrnəs/

      UK /in ˈfeənəs/

      • other
      • Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
      B2
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    • in goal

      US /ɪn goʊl/

      UK /ɪn gəuɫ/

      • Preposition
      • Located or positioned in the goal area in sports.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
      A1
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • jump off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a path or designated area.
      • To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
      B1TOEIC
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    • obesity

      US /oˈbisɪti/

      UK /əʊ'bi:sətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being so fat it can harm your health
      • The state of being far too heavy; corpulence.
      B2
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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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    • on the scene

      US /ɑn ði sin/

      UK /ɔn ðə si:n/

      • Phrase
      • Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
      • Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
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    • opera

      US /ˈɑ:prə/

      UK /ˈɒprə/

      • Noun
      • A type of play that is sung with classical music
      B1
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    • patriotic

      US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑ:tɪk/

      UK /ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great love for your country
      B2
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
      B1
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
      A2
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
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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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    • senate

      US /ˈsɛnɪt/

      UK /'senət/

      • Noun
      • A board of governors at a college or university
      B2
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    • shutdown

      US /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/

      UK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Termination of operations
      C2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • spiral

      US /ˈspaɪrəl/

      UK /'spaɪrəl/

      • Noun
      • A continuous curve round a central point
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in a continuous curve round a point
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    • squat

      US /skwɑ:t/

      UK /skwɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To illegally live on anothers property or land
      • To sit on your heels
      • Noun
      • Exercise consisting of sitting on your heels
      B2TOEIC
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    • stadium

      US /ˈstediəm/

      UK /'steɪdɪəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building with a sports field for watching games
      B2
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
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    • sunrise

      US /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/

      UK /ˈsʌnraɪz/

      • Noun
      • The time of day we first see the sun
      B1
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    • sunset

      US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

      UK /ˈsʌnset/

      • Noun
      • Daily disappearance of the sun
      B2
      More
    • synchronize

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make two things work at the same time
      C2
      More
    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • tuck

      US /tʌk/

      UK /tʌk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a small or safe place
      • To put something gently into place, as to hide it
      • Noun
      • Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
      B1
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    • upside

      US /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈʌpsaɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Above, over
      • Countable Noun
      • A positive aspect; advantage
      A2
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    • utter

      US /ˈʌtɚ/

      UK /'ʌtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a particular sound; speak
      • Adjective
      • Being complete or total
      B2TOEIC
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    • vaguely

      US /ˈveɪɡli/

      UK /ˈveɪgli/

      • Adverb
      • In a vague way; not fully
      B1
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    • van

      US /væn/

      UK /væn/

      • Noun
      • Truck with an enclosed cargo space
      A2TOEIC
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    • weekend

      US /ˈwi:kend/

      UK /ˌwi:kˈend/

      • Noun
      • Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
      A2
      More
    • white noise machine

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A device that produces a constant, consistent sound used to mask other noises, often used to aid sleep or concentration.
      A1
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      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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