Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • chicken out: To decide not to take a risky action
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • kick off: To start a football match.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • oil up: To apply oil to something for lubrication.
  • up top: In or at the highest position or location.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
  • toss it in: To give up or abandon an effort or activity.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • humble: Being lower in quality or status
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
  • starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
  • vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
  • thigh: Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
  • steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
  • sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
  • pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
  • healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • level: Specific height of something
  • glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • parsley: Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • zest: Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • thyme: Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
  • importantly: In an important way;
  • sear: To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
  • salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
  • skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
  • salsa: Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • baste: To moisten meat with its juices when cooking
  • sherry: Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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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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    • basement

      US /ˈbesmənt/

      UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
      B1
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    • baste

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To moisten meat with its juices when cooking
      • To sew together with long temporary stitches
      C1
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
      A2TOEIC
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    • box out

      US /bɑks aʊt/

      UK /bɒks aʊt/

      • other
      • To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
      B2
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    • breast

      US /brɛst/

      UK /brest/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
      • (Poetic) upper front part of the body; the heart
      B1
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    • build out

      US /bɪld aʊt/

      UK /bild aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
      • To construct or develop infrastructure, often related to technology or networks.
      A1
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
      B1
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    • chicken out

      US /ˈtʃɪkən aʊt/

      UK /ˈtʃikin aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide not to take a risky action
      • To decide not to take a risky action
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To back out of something due to fear or cowardice.
      A1
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    • clarify

      US /ˈklærəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'klærəfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a liquid become clear or pure
      • To state again so that a point is clearer
      B1
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    • crispy

      US /ˈkrɪspi/

      UK /'krɪspɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
      C1
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
      B1TOEIC
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    • dish

      US /dɪʃ/

      UK /dɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
      • Food that has been prepared in a certain way
      A2
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    • dry out

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
      • To detoxify and recover from addiction.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • finish up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete or bring something to an end.
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      B2
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    • glaze

      US /ɡlez/

      UK /gleɪz/

      • Noun
      • Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (food) with liquid to make it shine
      • To fit a piece of glass in the frame of a window
      B2
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
      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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    • 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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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • 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
      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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    • humble

      US /ˈhʌmbəl/

      UK /'hʌmbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being lower in quality or status
      • Not proud/arrogant; of low status
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel less proud or confident
      B2TOEIC
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    • importantly

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In an important way;
      A2
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    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
      A1
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    • kick off

      US /kɪk ɔf/

      UK /kik ɔf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To start a football match.
      • To start a campaign or event.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start something.
      • To remove (shoes) by kicking.
      A1
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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
      A2
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    • leftover

      US /ˈlɛftˌovɚ/

      UK /ˈleftəʊvə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
      C2
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
      A2TOEIC
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
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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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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
      A1
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    • oil up

      US /ɔɪl ʌp/

      UK /ˈɔil ʌp/

      • other
      • To apply oil to something for lubrication.
      B2
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    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
      B2
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    • oven

      US /ˈʌvən/

      UK /ˈʌvn/

      • Noun
      • Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
      B1
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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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    • pan

      US /pæn/

      UK /pæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow an object being filmed with a camera
      • To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Open metal container used for cooking
      • Steel drum
      A2
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    • parsley

      US /ˈpɑ:rsli/

      UK /ˈpɑ:sli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
      B2
      More
    • pepper

      US /ˈpɛpɚ/

      UK /ˈpepə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
      • Hard covering of berries used as spices
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread around randomly, as with bullets
      • To sprinkle or season with pepper.
      B1
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    • posh

      US /pɑ:ʃ/

      UK /pɒʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
      B2
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
      A2
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    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • salsa

      US /'sɑ:lsə/

      UK /'sælsə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
      B2
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    • salt

      US /sɔlt/

      UK /sɔ:lt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural white crystal used to flavor food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
      • To add salt to ice in order to melt it
      A2
      More
    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • sear

      US /sɪr/

      UK /sɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
      • To make a strong, unpleasant impression on
      C1
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    • sherry

      US /ˈʃɛri/

      UK /'ʃerɪ/

      • Noun
      • Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
      B2
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    • skin

      US /skɪn/

      UK /skɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat someone easily and completely
      • To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
      • Noun
      • Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
      • Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
      A2
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
      B1
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    • soy

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
      C2
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    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
      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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    • starch

      US /stɑ:rtʃ/

      UK /stɑ:tʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in food changed to energy in the body
      • Substance used to make clothes stiff when ironing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothing stiff using a special substance
      B2
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
      More
    • steam

      US /stim/

      UK /sti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
      • Source of stamina, strength or energy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
      • To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
      A2
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    • sticky

      US /ˈstɪki/

      UK /ˈstɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to adhere or stick to other things
      • (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
      B1
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      B1
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    • thigh

      US /θaɪ/

      UK /θaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
      • Upper part of a person's leg, above the knee
      B2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • thyme

      US /taɪm/

      UK /taɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
      C1
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • to the bone

      US /tu ði bon/

      UK /tu: ðə bəun/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
      • Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
      More
    • toss

      US /tɔ:s/

      UK /tɒs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
      • To mix ingredients lightly.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
      • To be thrown about violently.
      B1
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    • toss it in

      US /tɔs ɪt ɪn/

      UK /tɒs ɪt ɪn/

      • other
      • To give up or abandon an effort or activity.
      B2
      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
    • up top

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In or at the highest position or location.
      • Interjection
      • A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
      B2
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    • vinegar

      US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
      B1
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
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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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    • zest

      US /zɛst/

      UK /zest/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
      • Noun
      • Outer peel of lemon, orange etc. added to food
      C1
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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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