Vocabulary

  • aside from
  • in the name of the law: By the authority of legal law or government.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in route: Currently being transported or on the way.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
  • in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • check out
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • have to: Must do
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • put around: To spread a story or rumour.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
  • walk behind: To walk closely following someone or something behind.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • step on it: Hurry up; go faster.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • fluent: Doing something well and with ease
  • dumb: Senseless; stupid
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
  • pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • bust: To arrest people involved in crime
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • industrial: Concerning making things in factories
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
  • disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
  • hog: To claim or use most of something, in a greedy way
  • undercover: Operating in disguise; incognito
  • saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
  • rod: Straight, thin stick or bar
  • authorize: To officially or legally allow or give permission
  • smuggle: To illegally bring goods/people into a place
  • nick: Person's name
  • bunny: Rabbits
  • inspector: Person whose job is to inspect places
  • shipyard: Workplace where ships are built or repaired
  • spectre: Mental representation of some haunting experience
  • fuzz: Fur or short hair
  • babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
  • pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
  • toot: To make a loud squeaky noise like a car horn
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
      A2TOEIC
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
      A2TOEIC
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    • authorize

      US /ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

      UK /'ɔ:θəraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially or legally allow or give permission
      B2TOEIC
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
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    • babe

      US /beb/

      UK /beɪb/

      • Noun
      • Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
      B2
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    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
      A2
      More
    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
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    • bunny

      US /ˈbʌni/

      UK /ˈbʌni/

      • Countable Noun
      • Rabbits
      B2
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    • bust

      US /bʌst/

      UK /bʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrest people involved in crime
      • To break something with force
      • Noun
      • A woman's chest or breasts
      B2
      More
    • cargo

      US /ˈkɑ:rgoʊ/

      UK /ˈkɑ:gəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Goods carried in a ship or plane
      B2
      More
    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
      A2
      More
    • casual

      US /ˈkæʒuəl/

      UK /ˈkæʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being careless or having little thought or effort
      • (Of clothes, etc.) not formal; easy to wear
      • Countable Noun
      • A worker employed on a temporary or irregular basis.
      • A job as a musician that is not regular or permanent.
      A2
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    • cater

      US /ˈketɚ/

      UK /'keɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook or serve at an event for a fee
      • To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
      B1
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
      B1
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    • darn

      US /dɑrn/

      UK /dɑ:n/

      • Noun
      • Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To repair a hole in a piece of cloth or clothing
      C1
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    • disagree

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/

      UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
      B2TOEIC
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    • dumb

      US /dʌm/

      UK /dʌm/

      • Adjective
      • Senseless; stupid
      B1
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
      B1
      More
    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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
      A2TOEIC
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    • fluent

      US /'fluːənt/

      UK /ˈflu:ənt/

      • Adjective
      • Doing something well and with ease
      • Able to speak or write a language fully and easily
      B1TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
      More
    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
      A1
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    • fuzz

      US /fʌz/

      UK /fʌz/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fur or short hair
      B2
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hog

      US /hɔ:g/

      UK /hɒg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To claim or use most of something, in a greedy way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Another word for 'pig'
      • A domesticated pig, especially one raised for slaughter.
      B2
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    • in detail

      US /ɪn dɪˈtel/

      UK /in ˈdi:teil/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
      A2
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in pursuit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
      • Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
      C2
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    • in route

      US /ɪn rut/

      UK /ɪn ru:t/

      • other
      • Currently being transported or on the way.
      A2
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    • in the name of the law

      US /ɪn ðə ˈneɪm ʌv ðə lɔ/

      UK /in ðə ˈneim ɔv ðə ˈlɔ:/

      • other
      • By the authority of legal law or government.
      C1
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    • industrial

      US /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning making things in factories
      • Noun
      • A worker in industry.
      • A company involved in industrial production.
      A2
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    • inspector

      US /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/

      UK /ɪnˈspektə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person whose job is to inspect places
      • Policeman or policewoman with a high rank
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Search for information about something
      B1
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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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    • 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.
      A1
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    • nick

      US /nɪk/

      UK /nɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a scratch in
      • To steal
      B2
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pig

      US /pɪɡ/

      UK /pɪg/

      • Countable Noun
      • Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
      • Greedy person
      B1
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    • play on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
      A1
      More
    • polite

      US /pəˈlaɪt/

      UK /pəˈlaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing good manners or respect for other people
      A2TOEIC
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
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    • pursuit

      US /pɚˈsut/

      UK /pəˈsju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of following someone to catch them
      • Process of attempting to achieve a goal
      B1TOEIC
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    • put around

      US /pʊt əˈraʊnd/

      UK /put əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spread a story or rumour.
      • To distribute something to a number of people.
      More
    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
      A2TOEIC
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
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    • rod

      US /rɑ:d/

      UK /rɒd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Straight, thin stick or bar
      • Pole with a line and hook to catch fish with
      B1
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    • saint

      US /sent/

      UK /seɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who is very good, kind or patient
      • Person of exceptional holiness
      B2
      More
    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • shipyard

      US /ˈʃɪpˌjɑrd/

      UK /ˈʃɪpjɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Workplace where ships are built or repaired
      C2TOEIC
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    • smuggle

      US /ˈsmʌɡəl/

      UK /ˈsmʌgl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally bring goods/people into a place
      • To bring something/someone into a place secretly
      B1
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    • spectre

      US /ˈspɛktɚ/

      UK /'spektə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Mental representation of some haunting experience
      B2
      More
    • stand down

      US /stænd daʊn/

      UK /stænd daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
      • To withdraw, e.g. from a fight or contest
      A1
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    • step on it

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Hurry up; go faster.
      • To accelerate, especially in a vehicle.
      B1
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
      A1
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    • suspect

      US /səˈspɛkt/

      UK /sə'spekt/

      • Noun
      • Person thought to have committed a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
      • To doubt or lack trust
      A2TOEIC
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • toot

      US /tut/

      UK /tu:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud squeaky noise like a car horn
      • Noun
      • A loud squeaky noise like a car horn
      C1
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    • undercover

      US /ˌʌndərˈkʌvə(r)/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Operating in disguise; incognito
      • Adjective
      • Involving secret work within an organization, especially for the police or government.
      B2
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    • 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
      A1
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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
      B1TOEIC
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • walk behind

      US /ˈwɔk bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k bɪˈhaɪnd/

      • other
      • To walk closely following someone or something behind.
      A2
      More
    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      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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