Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • look on the bright side: Try to find the positive aspect in a bad situation.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • online shopping: The activity of buying goods or services over the Internet.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • buzz about: To move around busily or excitedly in a place.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • tape over: To cover something with tape.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • quote: Written statement of the cost of something
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • notch: Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
  • habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • drip: Tiny amount of liquid that falls from something
  • behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • plumber: Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
  • beige: A pale brown color
  • unquote: To remove the quotation marks from
  • botch: To do something very badly or carelessly
  • cv: Résumé; official record of one's work
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • beige

      US /beɪʒ/

      UK /beɪʒ/

      • Noun
      • A pale brown color
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    • botch

      US /bɑ:tʃ/

      UK /bɒtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something very badly or carelessly
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    • buzz about

      US /ˈbʌz əˈbaʊt/

      UK /ˈbʌz əˈbaʊt/

      • other
      • To move around busily or excitedly in a place.
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    • call in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • cv

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • Résumé; official record of one's work
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    • disaster

      US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/

      UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of extreme ruin and misfortune
      • A complete failure.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
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    • downhill

      US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/

      UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

      • Adverb
      • From higher ground to lower ground
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    • drip

      US /drɪp/

      UK /drɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tiny amount of liquid that falls from something
      • Sound made by drops of liquid falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of liquid) to fall in drops
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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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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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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
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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
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    • habit

      US /ˈhæbɪt/

      UK /'hæbɪt/

      • Noun
      • Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
      • Usual way of behaving; something often repeated
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • look on the bright side

      US /lʊk ɑn ðə ˈbraɪt saɪd/

      UK /lʊk ɒn ðə ˈbraɪt saɪd/

      • other
      • Try to find the positive aspect in a bad situation.
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    • notch

      US /nɑtʃ/

      UK /nɒtʃ/

      • Noun
      • Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
      • Narrow pass between two mountains or hills
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut a small V-shaped mark into something
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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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    • online shopping

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The activity of buying goods or services over the Internet.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • plumber

      US /ˈplʌmɚ/

      UK /ˈplʌmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Worker installing toilets, pipes etc. in buildings
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • quote

      US /kwot/

      UK /kwəʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written statement of the cost of something
      • The (often wise or famous) words of another person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone how much a task will cost
      • To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • red flag

      US /rɛd flæɡ/

      UK /red flæɡ/

      • Noun
      • A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
      • A symbol of socialism or communism.
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • script

      US /skrɪpt/

      UK /skrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
      • Set of letters or characters of a written language
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a text for a movie, play or speech
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • sort out

      US /sɔrt aʊt/

      UK /sɔ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
      • To resolve a problem; manage successfully
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • tape over

      US /teɪp ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /teɪp ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To cover something with tape.
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • unquote

      US /ʌnˈkwot/

      UK /ˈʌnˈkwəut/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the quotation marks from
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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
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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.
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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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