Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • give it up: To stop trying to do something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • chance encounter: An unplanned or accidental meeting.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
  • encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
  • reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
  • cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
  • jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
  • expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
  • cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
  • bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
  • prank: Trick performed to make people look foolish
  • hallmark: Quality that is typical or defines person or thing
  • audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
  • problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
  • steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • seizure: Act of taking control of something by force
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
  • royalty: Members of a royal family
  • central: Being in the middle
  • peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
  • quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • village: Small town in the country
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • rugged: (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • castle: Large defensive building in historical times
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • cane: To beat someone with a stick as punishment
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • factory: Building where things are made
  • princess: Daughter of a king and queen
  • impractical: Not useful or realistically possible
  • nonprofit: Not commercially motivated; charitable
  • fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
  • listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
  • asbestos: Type of mineral with cancerous fibers
  • popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
  • gingerbread: Cake flavored with ginger
  • inn: Hotel in the country
  • reconnect: To connect again
  • baseless: Without any reason or justification
  • manor: History main house or mansion on an estate
  • tinsel: Shiny metallic paper used for parties or Christmas
  • grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
  • holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

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

      US /æsˈbɛstəs, æz-/

      UK /æsˈbestəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of mineral with cancerous fibers
      B2
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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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    • audition

      US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try out for a part in a play or film
      • Noun
      • Trial performance to show suitability for a part
      B2
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    • baseless

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without any reason or justification
      B2
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    • bump

      US /bʌmp/

      UK /bʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bounce along over a rough surface
      • To knock against with force or violence
      • Noun
      • Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
      • Raised area on any smooth surface
      B1
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

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

      US /ken/

      UK /keɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat someone with a stick as punishment
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stick used to beat someone as punishment
      • Long, woody plant stem producing sugar
      B2
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    • castle

      US /ˈkæsl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:sl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large defensive building in historical times
      A2
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
      B2
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    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
      A2
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    • chance encounter

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An unplanned or accidental meeting.
      B2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • cozy

      US /ˈkozi/

      UK /'kəʊzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
      B1
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    • crown

      US /kraʊn/

      UK /kraʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
      • To officially give someone the winners title
      • Noun
      • A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
      • An artificial cap on a tooth
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    • cynical

      US /ˈsɪnɪkəl/

      UK /ˈsɪnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Always believing that bad things are the reasons
      B2
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    • encounter

      US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
      • To meet someone or something unexpectedly
      • Noun
      • A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
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    • expectation

      US /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief or hope that something is going to happen
      • A belief that someone should behave in a particular way.
      A2TOEIC
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    • factory

      US /ˈfæktəri/

      UK /ˈfæktri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Building where things are made
      A2TOEIC
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    • fair point

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
      A2
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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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    • genuinely

      US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/

      UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
      • In a sincere and honest way.
      A2
      More
    • gingerbread

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒəbred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cake flavored with ginger
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    • give it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop trying to do something
      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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    • grandfather

      US /ˈɡrændˌfɑðɚ, ˈɡræn-/

      UK /'ɡrænfɑ:ðə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Your mother's or father's father
      B2
      More
    • hallmark

      US /ˈhɔ:lmɑ:rk/

      UK /ˈhɔ:lmɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Quality that is typical or defines person or thing
      B2TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • helicopter

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • holly

      US /ˈhɑli/

      UK /ˈhɔli:/

      • Noun
      • Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
      B2
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    • impractical

      US /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/

      UK /ɪmˈpræktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Not useful or realistically possible
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
      A1
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    • inn

      US /ɪn/

      UK /ɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hotel in the country
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    • interrupt

      US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

      UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop something from happening for a while
      • To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
      • Noun
      • A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
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    • jerk

      US /dʒɚk/

      UK /dʒɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone you think is an idiot
      • Sudden sharp movement; tug
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move suddenly and violently; tug
      C2
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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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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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    • manor

      US /ˈmænɚ/

      UK /ˈmænə(r)/

      • Noun
      • History main house or mansion on an estate
      B1
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    • nonprofit

      US /nɑnˈprɑfɪt/

      UK /ˌnɒn'prɒfɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not commercially motivated; charitable
      B1
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    • obsess

      US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/

      UK /əbˈses/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk or think about someone, something too much
      • To think about something to an excessive degree
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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
      A2
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    • peek

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look at something quickly (often secretly)
      • Noun
      • A quick look at something (often secretly)
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    • popcorn

      US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/

      UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
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    • prank

      US /præŋk/

      UK /præŋk/

      • Noun
      • Trick performed to make people look foolish
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    • princess

      US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/

      UK /ˌprɪnˈses/

      • Countable Noun
      • Daughter of a king and queen
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    • problematic

      US /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being difficult to deal with or fix
      • Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.
      B2
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    • quaint

      US /kwent/

      UK /kweɪnt/

      • Adjective
      • Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
      B2
      More
    • ranch

      US /ræntʃ/

      UK /rɑ:ntʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do the work of raising cattle
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    • reconnect

      US /ˌriːkəˈnekt/

      UK /ˌri:kəˈnekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To connect again
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    • redeem

      US /rɪˈdim/

      UK /rɪ'di:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • reluctant

      US /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      UK /rɪˈlʌktənt/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
      • Showing doubt or unwillingness.
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
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    • royalty

      US /ˈrɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈrɔɪəlti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Members of a royal family
      • Percentage of the sale price paid to author/singer
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    • rugged

      US /ˈrʌɡɪd/

      UK /ˈrʌgɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
      • Strong in a rough kind of way
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    • seizure

      US /ˈsiʒɚ/

      UK /'si:ʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of taking control of something by force
      • (Medical) sudden attack of illness, e.g. epileptic fit
      B2
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
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    • 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
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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
      A2
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    • tape

      US /tep/

      UK /teɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record some sounds using an electric device
      • To stick things together using an adhesive strip
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Narrow strip of magnetic material for recording on
      • Thin material used to mark an area or seal things
      A2
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    • tear down

      US /tɛr daʊn/

      UK /tiə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
      • To criticize someone or something severely.
      More
    • 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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    • tinsel

      US /ˈtɪnsəl/

      UK /'tɪnsl/

      • Noun
      • Shiny metallic paper used for parties or Christmas
      C1
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
      A2
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    • unrealistic

      US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
      B1
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
      A2
      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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