Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • casual friends: Friends with whom one has a friendly but not intimate relationship.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • keep your eyes peeled: Be watchful and alert for something specific.
  • tie into: To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
  • wander off: To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
  • look the part: To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
  • cargo pants: Loose-fitting casual pants with large pockets on the thighs.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • harness: To capture the power of something
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
  • variation: Something almost the same as another but different
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
  • important: Having power or authority
  • cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
  • solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
  • slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • spiky: Having a long sharp point
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
  • repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
  • rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
  • boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
  • upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • callous: Hardhearted; uncaring
  • chalk: To draw or write something with chalk
  • lesbian: Homosexual woman
  • tendon: Band of tough fibrous tissue connecting muscles
  • sunburn: Burning your skin by being in the sun too long
  • ascent: Act of rising or going upwards
  • ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
  • javelin: A spear thrown in competitive field events
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • fleece: To cheat someone out of money, possessions
  • beanie: Small round close fitting hat
  • standardize: To change to make everything the same level
  • toaster: Electrical appliance for making toast
  • outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
  • zebra: Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
  • kilter: In working order
  • northwestern: Area in the north and west
  • snowboarder: Someone riding a snowboard
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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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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
      A2TOEIC
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
      A1
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    • 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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    • ascend

      US /əˈsɛnd/

      UK /ə'send/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise, go up to a higher level
      B2TOEIC
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    • ascent

      US /əˈsɛnt/

      UK /ə'sent/

      • Noun
      • Act of rising or going upwards
      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 the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • ballet

      US /bæˈle,ˈbælˌe/

      UK /ˈbæleɪ/

      • Noun
      • Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
      B1
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    • beanie

      US /ˈbini/

      UK /ˈbi:ni/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small round close fitting hat
      C2
      More
    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
      A1
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    • boulder

      US /ˈboʊldə(r)/

      UK /ˈbəʊldə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Big rock, usually round in shape
      B1
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    • callous

      US /ˈkæləs/

      UK /'kæləs/

      • Adjective
      • Hardhearted; uncaring
      C1TOEIC
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    • cargo pants

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Loose-fitting casual pants with large pockets on the thighs.
      B1
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    • casual friends

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Friends with whom one has a friendly but not intimate relationship.
      B1
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    • chalk

      US /tʃɔk/

      UK /tʃɔ:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw or write something with chalk
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard white powder used for drawing on boards
      • Soft white rock made of limestone
      B1
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    • cliff

      US /klɪf/

      UK /klɪf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
      • A critical or dangerous situation.
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • A surname.
      B1
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    • cocaine

      US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/

      UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Illegal drug made from coca leaves
      • A street name for the drug cocaine.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use cocaine.
      B2
      More
    • combine

      US /kəmˈbaɪn/

      UK /kəmˈbaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix several things together to form one thing
      • To harvest by means of a combine.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
      • A mixture of different things.
      A2
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    • compete in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take part in a contest or competition.
      B1
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
      A2
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    • erase

      US /ɪˈreɪs/

      UK /ɪˈreɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
      • To remove written information by mistake
      B2TOEIC
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    • fleece

      US /flis/

      UK /fli:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cheat someone out of money, possessions
      • Adjective
      • (Of fabric) with a soft warm pile
      C1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
      A2
      More
    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
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    • harness

      US /ˈhɑrnɪs/

      UK /'hɑ:nɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To capture the power of something
      • To put a harness on (an animal).
      • Noun
      • Equipment used by horses to pull things
      • A means of controlling and utilizing something, especially natural energy.
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
      B1
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
      A2
      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 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 the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
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    • incorporate

      US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/

      UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form into a company or business corporation
      • To include or involve as part of something else
      A2
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • javelin

      US /ˈdʒævəlin/

      UK /ˈdʒævlɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A spear thrown in competitive field events
      C1
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    • keep your eyes peeled

      US /kip jʊɚ aɪz pild/

      UK /ki:p jɔ: ai:z pi:ld/

      • other
      • Be watchful and alert for something specific.
      B2
      More
    • kilter

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • In working order
      C2
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    • lesbian

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Homosexual woman
      B2
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      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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    • look the part

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
      A1
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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
      A2
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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
      A1
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    • northwestern

      US /'nɔ:θ'westən/

      UK /'nɔ:θ'westən/

      • Adjective
      • Area in the north and west
      C2
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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
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
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    • outdoor

      US /ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdor/

      UK /ˈaʊtdɔ:(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Happening, used, or done outside a building
      B1TOEIC
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    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
      B2
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    • partner

      US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/

      UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One you have a business/personal relationship with
      • Someone you have personal relationship with
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To join with others for work or other activity
      A2
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    • peel

      US /pil/

      UK /pi:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
      • To remove the cover or outer layer from something
      B1
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    • podium

      US /ˈpoʊdiəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊdiəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
      C1TOEIC
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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    • polite

      US /pəˈlaɪt/

      UK /pəˈlaɪt/

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

      US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • (Said, done) many times; over and over
      B2
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    • rope

      US /rop/

      UK /rəʊp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A thick string made by twisting fibers together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
      • To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
      B1
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    • route

      US /rut, raʊt/

      UK /ru:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to get from one place to another place; path
      • Path or way that people often use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send along a particular path or way
      A2TOEIC
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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    • slap

      US /slæp/

      UK /slæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
      B1
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    • snowboarder

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone riding a snowboard
      C2
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    • solve

      US /sɑ:lv/

      UK /sɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
      A2TOEIC
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    • spiky

      US /ˈspaɪki/

      UK /ˈspaɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Having a long sharp point
      B2
      More
    • standardize

      US /ˈstændərdaɪz/

      UK /ˈstændədaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change to make everything the same level
      B2
      More
    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
      A2
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    • sunburn

      US /ˈsʌnbɜ:rn/

      UK /ˈsʌnbɜ:n/

      • Noun
      • Burning your skin by being in the sun too long
      C2
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    • tendon

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Band of tough fibrous tissue connecting muscles
      B2
      More
    • thoughtful

      US /ˈθɔtfəl/

      UK /ˈθɔ:tfl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
      • Engaged in or characterized by careful thought
      B1
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    • tie into

      US /taɪ ˈɪntu/

      UK /taɪ ˈintu/

      • other
      • To connect or relate something to a larger subject or system.
      B2
      More
    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
      More
    • toaster

      US /ˈtoʊstə(r)/

      UK /ˈtəʊstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Electrical appliance for making toast
      B1
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    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
      B1TOEIC
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    • upper

      US /ˈʌpɚ/

      UK /ˈʌpə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drug that improves mood or increases energy
      • Something happy or encouraging
      • Adjective
      • Located above others of the same kind
      • Being the northern part of a region
      B1
      More
    • upper body

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
      A1
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    • variation

      US /ˌvɛriˈeʃən, ˈvær-/

      UK /ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something almost the same as another but different
      • Music played with a different tune from another
      A2TOEIC
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    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • wander off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
      • To deviate from the main subject or topic.
      A2
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      B2
      More
    • zebra

      US /ˈzibrə/

      UK /'zebrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
      • A pedestrian crossing marked with black and white stripes.
      • Adjective
      • Having alternating black and white lines, used in computing and design.
      C1
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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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