Vocabulary

  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • on time
  • have to: Must do
  • from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
  • in Dutch: In trouble or disfavor with someone.
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • the plot thickens: The story or situation is becoming more complicated or mysterious.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • steady on: An exclamation used to tell someone to be careful or to slow down.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • grand: A counter for 1000 of something
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • important: Having power or authority
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
  • claw: Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • pal: Friend
  • assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
  • imaginary: Not real; existing only in your imagination
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
  • lung: One of the two organs we use to breathe
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • amusing: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
  • trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
  • horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
  • elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
  • prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
  • hopeless: With no chance of getting what you want
  • grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
  • message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
  • countdown: Counting backward to zero to show the time left
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • recycle: To use old ideas or concepts again
  • reed: Person's name
  • fiend: Very evil person; devil; demon
  • hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
  • nickname: Name given by friends or family
  • buster: Way of addressing a man
  • cow: Large farm animal from which we get milk and beef
  • bagel: Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
  • postcard: Card for sending messages by post
  • radium: Radioactive element occurring in uranium ore
  • novella: A short novel
  • keyhole: Hole where a key is inserted to unlock a door, etc.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • amusing

      US /əˈmjuzɪŋ/

      UK /əˈmju:zɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone laugh by entertaining them
      • Adjective
      • Making someone laugh or feel happy
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    • assembly

      US /əˈsɛmbli/

      UK /ə'semblɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of putting the parts of something together
      • Group of people gathered for a purpose
      B1TOEIC
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
      A1
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    • bagel

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll
      B2
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    • buster

      US /'bʌstər/

      UK /ˈbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Way of addressing a man
      B2
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    • claw

      US /klɔ/

      UK /klɔ:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long, sharp, and usually curved nail of an animal
      • A tool or part of a tool resembling an animal's claw, used for gripping or tearing.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig or pull with the nails or fingers
      • To grasp or seize something with or as if with claws.
      B1
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    • countdown

      US /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/

      UK /ˈkaʊntdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Counting backward to zero to show the time left
      • A period of time leading up to an event, counting backward to zero.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To count backwards to zero.
      C2
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    • cow

      US /kaʊ/

      UK /kaʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm animal from which we get milk and beef
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make afraid or ashamed; intimidate
      A2
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    • desperately

      US /ˈdɛspərɪtlɪ/

      UK /'despərətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that shows you don't have much hope
      • In a way that shows despair.
      A2
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
      A2TOEIC
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    • donate

      US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/

      UK /dəʊ'neɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
      B1TOEIC
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
      A1
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    • elementary

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Basic, simple, or essential
      • Relating to the first stages of education.
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    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
      B1TOEIC
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    • fiend

      US /find/

      UK /fi:nd/

      • Noun
      • Very evil person; devil; demon
      C1
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    • finish up

      US

      UK

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

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • from the heart

      US /frəm ðə hɑrt/

      UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/

      • other
      • In a very sincere and genuine way.
      B1
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    • get along

      US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
      • To manage with what you have, e.g. money
      A1
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      A1
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

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

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

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

      US /ɡrænd/

      UK /ɡrænd/

      • Adjective
      • A counter for 1000 of something
      • Great in amount, number or size
      A2
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    • grunt

      US /ɡrʌnt/

      UK /grʌnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
      B2
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    • hopeless

      US /ˈhoʊpləs/

      UK /ˈhəʊpləs/

      • Adjective
      • With no chance of getting what you want
      A2
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    • horn

      US /hɔ:rn/

      UK /hɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that makes a loud warning noise
      • (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
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    • horrible

      US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
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    • hurry

      US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/

      UK /'hʌrɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of moving quickly because you are late
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    • imaginary

      US /ɪˈmædʒəˌnɛri/

      UK /ɪ'mædʒɪnərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; existing only in your imagination
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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    • in Dutch

      US /ɪn dʌtʃ/

      UK /in dʌtʃ/

      • other
      • In trouble or disfavor with someone.
      B2
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
      A1
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    • keyhole

      US /ˈki:hoʊl/

      UK /ˈki:həʊl/

      • Noun
      • Hole where a key is inserted to unlock a door, etc.
      C2
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    • lung

      US /lʌŋ/

      UK /lʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • One of the two organs we use to breathe
      B1
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    • merit

      US /ˈmɛrɪt/

      UK /ˈmerɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of being high quality or valuable
      • A good quality or feature that deserves praise
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    • message

      US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

      UK /'mesɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
      • Piece of information that is told/given to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To communicate using text
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    • nickname

      US /ˈnɪkˌnem/

      UK /ˈnɪkneɪm/

      • Noun
      • Name given by friends or family
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an informal name or title
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    • novella

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A short novel
      C2
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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 the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
      A1
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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    • pal

      US /pæl/

      UK /pæl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend
      B1
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • postcard

      US /ˈpoʊstkɑːrd/

      UK /ˈpəʊstkɑːd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Card for sending messages by post
      B2
      More
    • prize

      US /praɪz/

      UK /praɪz/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something won in a contest or given as an award
      • Something valuable that many people would like
      • Adjective
      • Being an excellent or valuable example of a thing
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    • quiz

      US /kwɪz/

      UK /kwɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A game in which players answer questions on topics
      • Brief spoken or written test, given to students
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a person many questions about something
      B1
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    • radium

      US /ˈrediəm/

      UK /ˈreɪdiəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Radioactive element occurring in uranium ore
      C2
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
      B1
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    • recycle

      US /riˈsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˌri:'saɪkl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use old ideas or concepts again
      • To send used things to be turned into new things
      A2
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    • reed

      US /ri:d/

      UK /ri:d/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin piece of wood blown to produce musical notes
      • Tall grass-like plant that grows close to water
      B2
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
      A2
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    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
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    • steady on

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation used to tell someone to be careful or to slow down.
      • An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
      B2
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • the plot thickens

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • The story or situation is becoming more complicated or mysterious.
      B1
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
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    • trouble

      US /ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /ˈtrʌbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To worry, bother or disturb someone
      • To make an effort to do something; bother
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of public order; disturbance
      • State of difficulty or stress
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
      A2
      More
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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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