Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • zoning out: The act of stopping paying attention and starting daydreaming or thinking about other things.
  • nice try: Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
  • cheer up: To make or become happier or less upset
  • right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
  • out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • in terms of
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the wrong foot: Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • pop in: To visit someone briefly.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
  • have to: Must do
  • awkward: Lacking smooth movement
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • chaotic: Utterly confused
  • viral: Of or caused by a virus
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
  • disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
  • thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • irritated: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • cheek: The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
  • famous: Excellent
  • wit: Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
  • band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
  • actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
  • fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • sheen: Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair
  • devolve: To transfer power, responsibility or rights
  • tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
  • madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
  • freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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    • absolute

      US /ˈæbsəˌlut/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/

      • Adjective
      • Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
      • Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
      • (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
      B1
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
      B1
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

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

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • awkward

      US /ˈɔkwəd/

      UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking smooth movement
      • Causing embarrassment or trouble
      B1
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    • bad blood

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
      A1
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
      B1
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • bull

      US /bʊl/

      UK /bʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
      B1
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    • carrot

      US /ˈkærət/

      UK /ˈkærət/

      • Noun
      • Reward offered to make someone do something
      • Long hard orange vegetable that grows underground
      B1
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    • celebrity

      US /səˈlɛbrɪti/

      UK /sə'lebrətɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A (famous) entertainer known by many people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being well-known or famous.
      B2
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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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    • chaotic

      US /keɪˈɒtɪk/

      UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Utterly confused
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    • cheek

      US /tʃik/

      UK /tʃi:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
      • Rude and disrespectful behavior; impudence.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be rude to someone
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    • cheer up

      US /tʃɪr ʌp/

      UK /tʃiə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become happier or less upset
      A2
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    • chest

      US /tʃɛst/

      UK /tʃest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong, lidded container for storing things
      • Front of the body between neck and stomach
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
      A1
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
      A2
      More
    • devolve

      US /dɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /dɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To transfer power, responsibility or rights
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      A2
      More
    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • freeman

      US /ˈfrimən/

      UK /'fri:mən/

      • Noun
      • Someone who is not a slave
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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
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hilarious

      US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/

      UK /hɪˈleəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely amusing; very funny
      B2
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
      A2TOEIC
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    • in a series

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Arranged or happening one after another.
      • Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in the midst of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
      A2
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
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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.
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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
      A2TOEIC
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    • irritated

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disturb, anger, or upset someone
      • To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
      • Adjective
      • Annoyed, angered or upset
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
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    • madonna

      US /məˈdɑ:nə/

      UK /məˈdɒnə/

      • Proper Noun
      • A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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    • nap

      US /næp/

      UK /næp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
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    • nice try

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
      A1
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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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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    • on air

      US /ɑn er/

      UK /ɔn eə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Adjective
      • Available or accessible to the public.
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    • on bail

      US /ɑn beɪl/

      UK /ɒn beil/

      • Preposition
      • Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
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    • on the wrong foot

      US /ɑn ðə rɔŋ fʊt/

      UK /ɒn ðə rɒŋ fʊt/

      • other
      • Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
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    • out of the gate

      US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • At the very beginning of an event or process.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
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    • passive

      US /ˈpæsɪv/

      UK /ˈpæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
      • With sentence's subject being what verb acts on
      • Noun
      • A person who is passive; one who does not actively participate or resist.
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
      B2
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    • pop in

      US /pɑp ɪn/

      UK /pɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone briefly.
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    • proceed

      US /proʊˈsi:d/

      UK /prəˈsi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue to do something; carry on
      • To go forward in a certain direction
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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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    • right out of the gate

      US /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
      B2
      More
    • sheen

      US /ʃin/

      UK /ʃi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft, smooth, shiny quality, as of glossy hair
      C1
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
      A2
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • surgeon

      US /ˈsɜrdʒən/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • A doctor who performs surgery
      B2
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • 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
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    • tiger

      US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
      B1
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    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
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    • viral

      US /ˈvaɪrəl/

      UK /ˈvaɪrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or caused by a virus
      • Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
      B2
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
      A2TOEIC
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    • wit

      US /wɪt/

      UK /wɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
      B1
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    • zoning out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • The act of stopping paying attention and starting daydreaming or thinking about other things.
      A1
      More
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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

    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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