Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • in terms of
  • evocative of: Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • broader sense: A more general or inclusive meaning or interpretation.
  • by dint of: By means of or because of something.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • prominent: Being important or well known
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • spare: To make (money or time) available for
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
  • render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • depict: To represent or describe something using words
  • pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • important: Having power or authority
  • determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
  • metaphorical: Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
  • palette: Flat board for mixing paint
  • prodigy: Young person who is amazingly talented
  • shadow: To cover something with shade
  • exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
  • picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
  • lifetime: The time between birth and death
  • worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
  • biography: Story of a person's life as told by someone else
  • geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
  • evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
  • abstraction: Concept or idea related to something not physical
  • retrospective: Relating to or thinking about the past
  • sitter: Person looking after children for parents
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    • abstraction

      US /æbˈstrækʃən, əb-/

      UK /æbˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concept or idea related to something not physical
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    • aesthetic

      US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
      • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
      • Noun
      • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
      • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
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    • against all odds

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • biography

      US /baɪˈɑ:grəfi/

      UK /baɪˈɒgrəfi/

      • Noun
      • Story of a person's life as told by someone else
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    • broader sense

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A more general or inclusive meaning or interpretation.
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    • by dint of

      US /baɪ dɪnt əv/

      UK /baɪ dɪnt əv/

      • other
      • By means of or because of something.
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    • canvas

      US /ˈkænvəs/

      UK /ˈkænvəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
      • Thick, strong cloth used e.g. to make sails
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To solicit votes or support from people.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • color in

      US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/

      UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/

      • other
      • To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • depict

      US /dɪˈpɪkt/

      UK /dɪ'pɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To represent or describe something using words
      • To represent or show something in a picture or painting; to portray visually.
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    • determination

      US /dɪˌtɚməˈneʃən/

      UK /dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
      • The act of finding out or establishing something exactly, usually as the result of research or calculation.
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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
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • evocative

      US /ɪˈvɑkətɪv/

      UK /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
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    • evocative of

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
      • Reminding you of something.
      A1
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    • exhibition

      US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/

      UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public event to display objects, art etc.
      • A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
      • The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • extraordinary

      US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

      UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
      • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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    • geometry

      US /dʒiˈɑ:mətri/

      UK /dʒiˈɒmətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
      • Mathematical shape of something
      B2
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in regard to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in tune

      US /ɪn tun/

      UK /in tju:n/

      • Phrase
      • Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
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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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    • lifetime

      US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The time between birth and death
      • An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
      • Adjective
      • Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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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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    • metaphorical

      US /ˌmetəˈfɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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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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    • palette

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat board for mixing paint
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    • picturesque

      US /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/

      UK /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/

      • Adjective
      • Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
      • Visually interesting or unusual.
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    • pigment

      US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

      UK /'pɪɡmənt/

      • Noun
      • Substance that makes things have a certain color
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    • prodigy

      US /ˈprɑdədʒi/

      UK /'prɒdədʒɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young person who is amazingly talented
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    • prominent

      US /ˈprɑmənənt/

      UK /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Being important or well known
      • Being easily noticeable
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • remote

      US /rɪˈmot/

      UK /rɪ'məʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Being far away from people, towns, etc.
      • (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
      • Noun
      • Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
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    • render

      US /ˈrɛndɚ/

      UK /ˈrendə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to be in a certain state or condition
      • To digitally make an image ready for use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
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    • retrospective

      US /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to or thinking about the past
      • Taking effect from a date in the past.
      • Noun
      • An exhibition or compilation showing the development of the work of a particular artist over a period of time.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • shadow

      US /ˈʃædo/

      UK /'ʃædəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with shade
      • To secretly follow a person
      • Noun
      • Person who follows another person to observe them
      • Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • sitter

      US /ˈsɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person looking after children for parents
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    • spare

      US /spɛr/

      UK /speə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (money or time) available for
      • To save from being hurt or punished
      • Adjective
      • Being extra or in reserve
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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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
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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.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • traditional

      US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Involved in a custom or event common to a people
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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
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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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    • worthy

      US /ˈwɚði/

      UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
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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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