Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
  • in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • work out
  • look back: To think about past events
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
  • vital: Needed to support life; essential
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
  • temptation: Something making you want to do/have bad thing
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • leap: To enter or start something eagerly
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
  • fulfillment: Feeling of satisfaction from achieving something
  • isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
  • reap: To harvest or to cut and collect crops
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
  • reassure: To make feel less worried about something
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • euphoria: Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • reduction: Act of making something smaller
  • important: Having power or authority
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
  • stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • soothe: To relieve something, like pain
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • hardship: When life is not easy, e.g. through being poor
  • discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • detriment: Harm; damage
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • relay: To put in new carpet or flooring
  • stagnation: State of inactivity (in business or art etc.)
  • partake: To have or take a share, e.g. of food
  • mindless: Without thinking things through; stupid; unfeeling
  • socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
  • hedonism: Philosophy of devoting yourself to pleasure
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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.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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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.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
      A2
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • detriment

      US /ˈdɛtrəmənt/

      UK /ˈdetrɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Harm; damage
      B2
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
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    • discipline

      US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/

      UK /'dɪsəplɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Instruction and practice to teach obedience
      • Particular field of study
      • Transitive Verb
      • To control or train others by making them obey you
      • To punish a person for their wrongdoing
      B1TOEIC
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    • 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
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
      B1TOEIC
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    • distraction

      US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something drawing your attention away from
      • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
      B2
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    • emphasis

      US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

      UK /ˈemfəsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Special attention, importance, or force
      • Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
      A2TOEIC
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    • euphoria

      US /juˈfɔriə, -ˈfor-/

      UK /ju:ˈfɔ:riə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
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    • faith

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      A2TOEIC
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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
      B2
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    • firmly

      US /ˈfə:mlɪ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a hard, steady, unchanging way
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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • fulfillment

      US /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

      UK /fʊl'fɪlmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of satisfaction from achieving something
      • The act of doing something that is necessary or that someone has asked you to do.
      B2TOEIC
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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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
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
      A2TOEIC
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    • gratitude

      US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Warm friendly feelings of thanks
      B2TOEIC
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    • hardship

      US /ˈhɑrdˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈhɑ:dʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When life is not easy, e.g. through being poor
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hedonism

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Philosophy of devoting yourself to pleasure
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in pursuit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
      • Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
      C2
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    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • intuition

      US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/

      UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability to guess or feel things
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    • isolation

      US /ˌaɪsəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
      • Process of separating things from other things
      B1
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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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    • 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
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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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
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    • lean into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
      • To embrace or fully engage with something, especially something difficult or challenging.
      B2
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    • leap

      US /lip/

      UK /li:p/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
      • Noun
      • (Of prices) a quick large increase
      • A large forward step or jump
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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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
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    • mindless

      US /ˈmaɪndlɪs/

      UK /ˈmaɪndləs/

      • Adjective
      • Without thinking things through; stupid; unfeeling
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

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

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
      B2
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    • partake

      US /pɑ:rˈteɪk/

      UK /pɑ:ˈteɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have or take a share, e.g. of food
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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • patience

      US /ˈpeʃəns/

      UK /ˈpeɪʃns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to wait without being annoyed
      • Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
      B2TOEIC
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    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
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    • pursuit

      US /pɚˈsut/

      UK /pəˈsju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of following someone to catch them
      • Process of attempting to achieve a goal
      B1TOEIC
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    • reap

      US /rip/

      UK /ri:p/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To harvest or to cut and collect crops
      • To gain or get as a result of doing something else
      B2
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    • reassure

      US /ˌri:əˈʃʊr/

      UK /ˌri:əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make feel less worried about something
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    • reduction

      US /rɪˈdʌkʃən/

      UK /rɪ'dʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of making something smaller
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    • relay

      US /'ri:leɪ/

      UK /'ri:leɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in new carpet or flooring
      • To pass information from one thing to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fresh group of horses/people, etc. relieving others
      • Team race with runners taking a turn to run
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • satisfaction

      US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

      UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Happy feeling because of something that you did
      • Providing enough to make someone happy
      B1TOEIC
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • socialize

      US /ˈsoʃəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'səʊʃəlaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time with people; go out and make friends
      • To spend time with people; go out and make friends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach people acceptable cultural behaviors
      • To organize or control (something) according to socialist principles.
      B2
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    • soothe

      US /suð/

      UK /su:ð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To relieve something, like pain
      • To calm or comfort someone; take away pain
      B2
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    • stagnant

      US /ˈstæɡnənt/

      UK /ˈstægnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
      C1
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    • stagnation

      US /stæɡˈneʃən/

      UK /stæɡ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of inactivity (in business or art etc.)
      C1
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    • stimulation

      US /ˌstɪmjʊ'leɪʃn/

      UK /ˌstɪmjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Arousal of interest or emotions
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • temptation

      US /tɛmpˈteʃən/

      UK /tempˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Something making you want to do/have bad thing
      • Something that attracts or tempts someone.
      A2
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
      B1
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    • vital

      US /'vaɪtl/

      UK /'vaɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Needed to support life; essential
      • Full of life; energetic
      B1TOEIC
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
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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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