Vocabulary

  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at sea
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • back at you: An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • have to: Must do
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
  • cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • plug in
  • turn on
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
  • insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • technically: In an exact and particular manner
  • infant: Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • reassure: To make feel less worried about something
  • sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
  • laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
  • compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
  • liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
  • minister: An official who heads a government department
  • breeze: To act in a confident way; walk, enter confidently
  • snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
  • deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
  • mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
  • siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • sincerely: With honesty and truthfulness
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • parole: Conditional release of a prisoner
  • paw: Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
  • snag: To catch something on something sharp
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • peace: Calm and quiet state
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • abyss: Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
  • national: Concerning a nation as a whole
  • giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
  • humane: Compassionate; thoughtful; acting like a human
  • hitch: To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
  • officer: Person of high position in an organization
  • insurrection: Rising up against established authority; rebellion
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides
  • gala: A big party, as for a public celebration
  • hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
  • fisherman: Man whose job is catching fish
  • finisher: Someone who completes a race
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    • abyss

      US /əˈbɪs/

      UK /əˈbɪs/

      • Noun
      • Very deep hole, as in the ground; bottomless pit
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
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    • aspire

      US /əˈspaɪr/

      UK /əˈspaɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a great ambition or goal
      B2
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • at sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
      A1
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    • back at you

      US /bæk æt ju/

      UK /bæk æt ju/

      • other
      • An informal way to return a greeting or compliment.
      B1
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
      A1
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    • breeze

      US /briz/

      UK /bri:z/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act in a confident way; walk, enter confidently
      • Transitive Verb
      • To complete something easily; find success
      B1
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    • cluster

      US /ˈklʌstɚ/

      UK /'klʌstə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come together in a group, flock etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • A small group of things
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • compliance

      US /kəmˈplaɪəns/

      UK /kəmˈplaɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of obeying a law, etc.
      • The quality of being willing to do what other people want you to do.
      B1
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    • cut on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
      • To start or ignite an engine.
      A2
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    • deploy

      US /dɪˈplɔɪ/

      UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put into position (often a military operation)
      • To put something into use or action.
      B1TOEIC
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    • earn it

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
      A2
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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
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    • fancy

      US /ˈfænsi/

      UK /'fænsɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To want to have or do something; feel like
      • To imagine or suppose that something will happen
      • Adjective
      • Unusual and attractive in design
      A2TOEIC
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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.
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    • finisher

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who completes a race
      • A person or thing that completes something.
      A2
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    • fisherman

      US /ˈfɪʃəmən/

      UK /ˈfiʃəˌmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man whose job is catching fish
      B2
      More
    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
      B2
      More
    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

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

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
      A2TOEIC
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    • gala

      US /ˈɡelə, ˈɡælə, ˈɡɑlə/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big party, as for a public celebration
      B2
      More
    • giraffe

      US /dʒəˈræf/

      UK /dʒəˈrɑ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hero

      US /ˈhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person of great courage/strength who saves others
      • Main male character in a book, play or story
      A2
      More
    • hitch

      US /hɪtʃ/

      UK /hɪtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask for and get (a ride in someone's car)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a trailer to a car; tow
      B2
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • humane

      US /hjuˈmen/

      UK /hju:ˈmeɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Compassionate; thoughtful; acting like a human
      B2
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

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

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in point

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
      A2
      More
    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
      A1
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    • infant

      US /'ɪnfənt/

      UK /'ɪnfənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
      • The early stage of development of something.
      B1TOEIC
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    • insult

      US /ɪnˈsʌlt/

      UK /ɪn'sʌlt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
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    • insurrection

      US /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnsəˈrekʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rising up against established authority; rebellion
      C1TOEIC
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    • invade

      US /ɪnˈved/

      UK /ɪnˈveɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter something causing a harmful result
      • To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • laptop

      US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/

      UK /ˈlæptɒp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
      A2
      More
    • liquor

      US /ˈlɪkɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong alcoholic beverage
      B2
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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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    • minister

      US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An official who heads a government department
      • Person who performs Christian services
      A2
      More
    • national

      US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/

      UK /'næʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a nation as a whole
      • Countable Noun
      • A person of a particular country
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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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    • officer

      US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/

      UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person of high position in an organization
      • Person of high position in the military
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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.
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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
      A2
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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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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • parole

      US /pəˈrol/

      UK /pə'rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Conditional release of a prisoner
      B2
      More
    • paw

      US /pɔ/

      UK /pɔ:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch inappropriately, in a sexual way
      B1
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    • peace

      US /pis/

      UK /pi:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Calm and quiet state
      • Time when there is no war or fighting
      A2TOEIC
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    • pickup

      US /ˈpɪkˌʌp/

      UK /ˈpɪkʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small truck that has an open back with low sides
      B2
      More
    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
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    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
      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
      A2TOEIC
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    • reassure

      US /ˌri:əˈʃʊr/

      UK /ˌri:əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make feel less worried about something
      B1
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
      A1
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    • siege

      US /sidʒ/

      UK /si:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • sincere

      US /sɪnˈsɪr/

      UK /sɪn'sɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • sincerely

      US /sɪnˈsɪrli/

      UK /sɪnˈsɪəli/

      • Adverb
      • With honesty and truthfulness
      A2TOEIC
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
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    • snack

      US /snæk/

      UK /snæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small amount of food eaten between meals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
      B2
      More
    • snag

      US /snæɡ/

      UK /snæɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To catch something on something sharp
      • To break or hinder progress
      • Noun
      • Unforeseen difficulty, an obstacle
      B2
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
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    • technically

      US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /ˈteknɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and particular manner
      • With technical skill or expertise.
      A2
      More
    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
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    • vital for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
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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

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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