Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
  • kid around: To joke or behave playfully without seriousness.
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • 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
  • awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • feast: Religious celebration
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • fold: To bend one part of something against another
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
  • bend: To become curved or no longer straight
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • stationery: Paper for writing letters
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • penetrate: To enter or pass through something
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • poultry: Birds such as chickens, ducks, geese etc.
  • bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • chick: A baby bird
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • questionnaire: Form used to get information from many people
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
  • garner: To gather together important facts, awards, etc.
  • psyche: Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
  • lavender: Plant with pale purple flowers, giving scented oil
  • parental: Concerning, or provided by, a parent
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
  • cheddar: A type of cheese
  • wick: Thread in center of candle that is lit and burns
  • grassy: Covered with or having a lot of grass
  • weaver: Person who makes cloth by weaving
  • limo: Luxurious long automobile
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    • action movie

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
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    • assumption

      US /əˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /ə'sʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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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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    • awful

      US /ˈɔfəl/

      UK /ˈɔ:fl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible; terrible
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
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    • bend

      US /bɛnd/

      UK /bend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To move your body so that it is not straight up
      • Noun
      • When a road changes direction; turn
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    • bowl

      US /bol/

      UK /bəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
      • Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • cheddar

      US /ˈtʃɛdɚ/

      UK /ˈtʃedə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A type of cheese
      B2
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    • chick

      US /tʃɪk/

      UK /tʃɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • A baby bird
      A2
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • consent

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
      B1
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
      B1TOEIC
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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    • escape

      US /ɪˈskep/

      UK /ɪ'skeɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
      • The 'esc key' on a keyboard
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
      • To get away from a place where you are being kept
      A2
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
      A2
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    • feast

      US /fist/

      UK /fi:st/

      • Noun
      • Religious celebration
      • Special meal with large amounts of food and drink
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a large special meal often in celebration
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    • fold

      US /fold/

      UK /fəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bend one part of something against another
      • (Of business) to fail or close down
      • Countable Noun
      • Pen where sheep are kept
      • Group of people who have a common belief
      B1TOEIC
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • front and back

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • On both the front and rear surfaces.
      A2
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    • garner

      US /ˈɡɑrnɚ/

      UK /'ɡɑ:nə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather together important facts, awards, etc.
      • To receive a prize or praise
      C1TOEIC
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    • grassy

      US /ˈgræsi/

      UK /ˈgrɑ:si/

      • Adjective
      • Covered with or having a lot of grass
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
      A2
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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.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • kid around

      US /kɪd əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kid əˈraʊnd/

      • other
      • To joke or behave playfully without seriousness.
      B2
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    • lavender

      US /ˈlævəndɚ/

      UK /ˈlævəndə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plant with pale purple flowers, giving scented oil
      • A pale purple color.
      • Adjective
      • Of a pale purple color.
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    • limo

      US /ˈlɪmoʊ/

      UK /ˈlɪməʊ/

      • Noun
      • Luxurious long automobile
      B2
      More
    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • obligation

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
      B2TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on a string

      US /ɑn ə ˈstrɪŋ/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈstriŋ/

      • other
      • To be under someone's control or influence.
      B2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • parental

      US /pəˈrɛntl:/

      UK /pəˈrentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, or provided by, a parent
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    • penetrate

      US /ˈpɛnɪˌtret/

      UK /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter or pass through something
      • To gain a market in a new area or country
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    • poultry

      US /ˈpoʊltri/

      UK /ˈpəʊltri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Birds such as chickens, ducks, geese etc.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The meat of domesticated birds, used as food.
      B2
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    • psyche

      US /ˈsaɪki/

      UK /ˈsaɪki/

      • Noun
      • Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
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    • puppy

      US /ˈpʌpi/

      UK /ˈpʌpi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very young dog (and some other animals)
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    • questionnaire

      US /ˌkwestʃəˈner/

      UK /ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Form used to get information from many people
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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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    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
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    • scream

      US /skrim/

      UK /skri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sudden loud, high sound
      • Noun
      • A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
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    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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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
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    • stationery

      US /ˈsteʃəˌnɛri/

      UK /ˈsteɪʃənri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Paper for writing letters
      B1TOEIC
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    • toast

      US /tost/

      UK /təʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
      • An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
      • To make pleasantly warm.
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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
      More
    • tough questions

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • walk back

      US /ˈwɔk bæk/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k bæk/

      • other
      • To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
      • To return by walking, usually the way one came.
      B2
      More
    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
      A1
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    • weaver

      US /ˈwivɚ/

      UK /'wi:və(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who makes cloth by weaving
      B1
      More
    • wick

      US /wɪk/

      UK /wɪk/

      • Noun
      • Thread in center of candle that is lit and burns
      C1
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      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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