Vocabulary

  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
  • stick by
  • stick up for: To defend (yourself, someone else)
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • stick together: To support each other; remain united.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • stick it out: To endure to the end; persevere through difficulties.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • stick out like a sore thumb: To be very noticeable or obvious in an unpleasant way.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • have to: Must do
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in terms of
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
  • idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • deviate: To do something unusual or different; depart from
  • permanently: For a long time; always
  • colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
  • thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • fault: A failure or negative aspect of
  • criticize: To assess the work of others
  • swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
  • bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
  • phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • preposition: Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
  • horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • usage: Amount something is used
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • sore: An open or raised painful spot on the skin
  • employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • quit: To leave a job
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • participle: Nonfinite form of the verb, e.g. -ing or -ed forms
  • collocation: Grouping of words frequently occurring together
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • idiomatic: Concerning idioms
  • tattooed: To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
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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
      A2
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
      A1
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
      A1
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
      More
    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
      A2TOEIC
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    • bully

      US /ˈbʊli/

      UK /'bʊlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
      • A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
      B2
      More
    • colleague

      US /ˈkɑlˌiɡ/

      UK /'kɒli:ɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person you work or cooperate with
      • A fellow member of a profession
      A2
      More
    • collocation

      US /ˌkɑ:ləˈkeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Grouping of words frequently occurring together
      C2
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • criticize

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assess the work of others
      • To say that someone or something is bad
      B1
      More
    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
      A2
      More
    • defend

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • deviate

      US /ˈdiviˌet/

      UK /ˈdi:vieɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do something unusual or different; depart from
      • To differ or diverge in opinion, belief, or character
      • Adjective
      • Departing from usual or accepted standards; atypical
      B1
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
      A1
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    • employee

      US /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/

      UK /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who works for someone else for payment
      • A person working for a government agency.
      A2TOEIC
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
      B1
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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
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • fault

      US /fɔlt/

      UK /fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A failure or negative aspect of
      • Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
      • Transitive Verb
      • To blame someone, something for a negative result
      A2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

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

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
      A1
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
      More
    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      A1
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
      More
    • harm

      US /hɑrm/

      UK /hɑ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
      • Noun
      • Damage or injury
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • horror

      US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/

      UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
      B1
      More
    • idiom

      US /ˈɪdiəm/

      UK /ˈɪdiəm/

      • Noun
      • Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
      B2
      More
    • idiomatic

      US /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning idioms
      B2
      More
    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
      B2
      More
    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
      A1
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
      B1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
      A1
      More
    • intentionally

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənl:ɪ/

      UK /ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With a plan to do or achieve something
      • In a deliberate and purposeful manner.
      B1
      More
    • literal

      US /ˈlɪtərəl/

      UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
      • Being real and true and without exaggerating
      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
      More
    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
      More
    • messy

      US /ˈmɛsi/

      UK /'mesɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being complex or difficult to fix
      • Being untidy or dirty
      A2
      More
    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
      B1
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    • participle

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpl/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpl/

      • Participle
      • Nonfinite form of the verb, e.g. -ing or -ed forms
      C2
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    • permanently

      US /ˈpəmənəntlɪ/

      UK /'pɜ:mənəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • For a long time; always
      • In a way that is firmly or securely fixed in place.
      B1
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    • phrasal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or consisting of a phrase
      B1
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
      B1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • quit

      US /kwɪt/

      UK /kwɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To leave a job
      • To leave a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a school etc. without finishing
      B1
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    • quiz

      US /kwɪz/

      UK /kwɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A game in which players answer questions on topics
      • Brief spoken or written test, given to students
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a person many questions 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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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • sore

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • An open or raised painful spot on the skin
      • Adjective
      • Angry; annoyed
      • Upset or angry about something that happened
      A2
      More
    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
      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
      More
    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
      More
    • stick by

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support someone or something during a difficult time.
      A2
      More
    • stick it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To endure to the end; persevere through difficulties.
      A1
      More
    • stick it to

      US /stɪk ɪt tu/

      UK /stik it tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
      More
    • stick out like a sore thumb

      US /stɪk aʊt laɪk ə sɔɚ θʌm/

      UK /stik aʊt laɪk ə sɔ: θʌm/

      • other
      • To be very noticeable or obvious in an unpleasant way.
      B2
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    • stick together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support each other; remain united.
      • To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
      B1
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    • stick up for

      US /stɪk ʌp fɔr/

      UK /stik ʌp fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defend (yourself, someone else)
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • swollen

      US /ˈswolən/

      UK /ˈswəʊlən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in size or number larger than normal
      • To become larger than normal, often due to injury
      • Adjective
      • Increased in size due to injury
      B1
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    • tattooed

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
      • Adjective
      • Having tattoos.
      B2
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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
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • threaten

      US /ˈθrɛtn/

      UK /ˈθretn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
      • To say you may harm or hurt someone
      A2
      More
    • thumb

      US /θʌm/

      UK /θʌm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
      • The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
      B1
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
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    • usage

      US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount something is used
      • Way something is actually used
      B2
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    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
      B1TOEIC
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    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
      C1
      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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    15 PHRASAL VERBS with “STICK”: stick up, stick out, stick to, stick with...

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    Ever get confused by all the ways we use 'stick'? This video breaks down 15 essential phrasal verbs like 'stick up', 'stick out', and 'stick to' with clear explanations and daily practical examples. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and grammar to sound more natural in everyday conversations!

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