Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • deliver the goods: To do what is expected or promised; to succeed.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • in rare form: Behaving in an unusual or excellent way.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • talking heads: A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • anything other than: Except for; not including
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • sake: Japanese rice wine
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • standard: Official unit of measuring something
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • occasional: Not happening often; irregular; rare
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
  • unveil: To remove something's outer covering
  • acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
  • explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
  • unplug: To pull out the plug of (electrical appliances)
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • lineup: People arranged by police for identification
  • nirvana: Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
  • shack: Small often wooden building that is not well made
  • honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
  • onwards: Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
  • solo: Being performed or done alone
  • documentation: Official papers that give information
  • proto: Indicating the first or earliest or original
  • mic: Short for 'microphone'
  • songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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    • acoustic

      US /əˈkustɪk/

      UK /əˈku:stɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with sound or hearing
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    • anything other than

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Except for; not including
      • Different from; not
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

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

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
      A1
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    • at its peak

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
      A1
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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
      A1
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
      A1
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    • by all accounts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to what everyone says; reportedly
      A1
      More
    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
      B1
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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
      A2
      More
    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
      A2
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    • controversy

      US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/

      UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong public disagreement about something
      B1
      More
    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
      A2TOEIC
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    • deliver the goods

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do what is expected or promised; to succeed.
      More
    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
      More
    • documentation

      US /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌdɒkjumenˈteɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Official papers that give information
      B1TOEIC
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
      More
    • explosive

      US /ɪkˈsplosɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
      • Occurring very quickly and suddenly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Material which can explode (e.g. a bomb)
      B1
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
      A1
      More
    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
      A2TOEIC
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • honorable

      US /ˈɑnərəbəl/

      UK /'ɒnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
      • Worthy of honor; respectable.
      B2
      More
    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
      B1
      More
    • 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 love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
      A1
      More
    • in rare form

      US /ɪn rɛr fɔrm/

      UK /ɪn reə fɔ:m/

      • other
      • Behaving in an unusual or excellent way.
      B2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
      More
    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
      A1
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
      B1
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    • lineup

      US /'laɪnˌʌp/

      UK /'laɪnʌp/

      • Noun
      • People arranged by police for identification
      C2
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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
      A1
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
      A2
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    • mic

      US /maɪk/

      UK /maɪk/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'microphone'
      B1
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    • nirvana

      US /nɪrˈvɑnə, nə-/

      UK /nɪə'vɑ:nə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Extinction of desires when you reach perfect peace
      C1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
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    • occasional

      US /əˈkeʒənəl/

      UK /əˈkeɪʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Not happening often; irregular; rare
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
      B2
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
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    • on point

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Perfectly done; exactly right.
      • Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
      A1
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    • onwards

      US /ˈɑ:nwərdz/

      UK /ˈɒnwədz/

      • Adverb
      • Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
      B1
      More
    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
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    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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    • proto

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • Indicating the first or earliest or original
      C2
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
      More
    • remarkable

      US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
      • Worthy of attention; striking.
      A2TOEIC
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    • sake

      US /sek/

      UK /seɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Japanese rice wine
      • Noun
      • Interest or benefit of someone or something
      A2
      More
    • set with

      US /sɛt wɪð/

      UK /set wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be decorated or adorned with something.
      • To be covered or filled with something.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
      A2
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    • shack

      US /ʃæk/

      UK /ʃæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small often wooden building that is not well made
      B2
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    • solo

      US /ˈsoʊloʊ/

      UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being performed or done alone
      • Noun
      • Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
      B1
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    • songwriter

      US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/

      UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Composer of words or music for popular songs
      B2
      More
    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
      B1
      More
    • standard

      US /ˈstændəd/

      UK /'stændəd/

      • Noun
      • Official unit of measuring something
      • Principle of behaving in a moral way
      • Adjective
      • Being the accepted normal level of quality
      • (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
      A2TOEIC
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    • strip away

      US /strɪp əˈwe/

      UK /strip əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
      C1
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
      More
    • talking heads

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
      • Executives or spokespeople who deliver information or commentary, often in a formal or impersonal manner.
      A1
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    • to the death

      US /tu ðə dɛθ/

      UK /tu ðə deθ/

      • other
      • With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • tyrant

      US /ˈtaɪrənt/

      UK /ˈtaɪrənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
      B2
      More
    • unplug

      US /ʌnˈplʌɡ/

      UK /ˌʌnˈplʌg/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull out the plug of (electrical appliances)
      B1
      More
    • unveil

      US /ʌnˈvel/

      UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove something's outer covering
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

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

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
      A2
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      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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