Vocabulary

  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • at least: As a minimum
  • report out: To formally announce or present findings or results.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • gone viral: To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
  • ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • pile: Large amount of something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • expire: To breathe out
  • haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
  • brace: Structure that strengthens a joint
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • thigh: Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tick: To function properly or normally
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
  • spam: To send (someone) unwanted email
  • beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
  • colon: Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
  • irregular: Happening at unequal spaced distances or times
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
  • prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
  • muffin: Small sweet cake that often contains fruit
  • hut: Small and simple building
  • valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
  • pray: To speak to your god to request help
  • underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
  • unison: Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
  • giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
  • advisor: Someone giving advice in business, law etc.
  • prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
  • breakfast: First meal of the day
  • goat: Small animal with beard and horns
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • flax: Fiber that is woven into linen fabric
  • bran: Grain husk that contains high fiber content
  • cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
  • pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
  • ordain: To appoint as a priest of the church
  • whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
  • emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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    • advisor

      US /ædˈvaɪzɚ/

      UK /əd'vaɪzə/

      • Noun
      • Someone giving advice in business, law etc.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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
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    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
      B1
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    • beg

      US /bɛɡ/

      UK /beg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask someone in an emotional way for something
      • (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
      B1
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    • boo

      US /bu/

      UK /bu:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
      B2
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    • brace

      US /bres/

      UK /breɪs/

      • Noun
      • Structure that strengthens a joint
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To prepare yourself for a struggle/difficult time
      B2
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    • bran

      US /bræn/

      UK /bræn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grain husk that contains high fiber content
      C1
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    • breakfast

      US /ˈbrɛkfəst/

      UK /ˈbrekfəst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • First meal of the day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have the first meal of the day
      A2
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    • bundle

      US /ˈbʌndl/

      UK /ˈbʌndl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A group of things that are tied/fastened together
      • A set of products sold together cheaply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten, tie or wrap several things together
      • To sell a set of products at a lower price
      B1
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    • cognitive

      US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • The process of knowing and remembering
      • Relating to the ability to think and reason.
      C1
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    • colon

      US /ˈkolən/

      UK /'kəʊlən/

      • Noun
      • Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
      • Symbol: used in writing e.g. before lists
      B2
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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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    • cuckoo

      US /ˈkuku, ˈkʊku/

      UK /'kʊku:/

      • Noun
      • Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
      C1
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    • 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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    • 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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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
      A2
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    • emmy

      US /ˈɛmi/

      UK /ˈemi/

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award for achievements in US TV
      C1
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    • enthusiastic

      US /ɛnˌθuziˈæstɪk/

      UK /ɪnˌθju:ziˈæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Excited and interested in something
      • Showing active interest and support.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • expire

      US /ɪkˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪk'spaɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out
      • To die
      B2TOEIC
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    • flax

      US /flæks/

      UK /flæks/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fiber that is woven into linen fabric
      C1TOEIC
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    • 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
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • giraffe

      US /dʒəˈræf/

      UK /dʒəˈrɑ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
      C1
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    • goat

      US /goʊt/

      UK /gəʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with beard and horns
      B2
      More
    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
      More
    • gone viral

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • To become very popular by circulating quickly through the Internet.
      A1
      More
    • groom

      US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

      UK /gru:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make neat and smart in appearance
      • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
      • Countable Noun
      • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
      • Man who is, or who has recently married
      B1TOEIC
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    • haunt

      US /hɔnt, hɑnt/

      UK /hɔ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
      • (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
      • Noun
      • Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hut

      US /hʌt/

      UK /hʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small and simple building
      B1
      More
    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
      A1
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    • in unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
      A1
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    • irregular

      US /ɪˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ɪˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Happening at unequal spaced distances or times
      • Being unusual, unexpected, or not normal
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • muffin

      US /ˈmʌfɪn/

      UK /ˈmʌfɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet cake that often contains fruit
      C1
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
      A1
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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 sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
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    • ordain

      US /ɔrˈden/

      UK /ɔ:'deɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To appoint as a priest of the church
      C1TOEIC
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    • overlook

      US /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look down on; be able to see from
      • To miss noticing a mistake or problem
      B1TOEIC
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    • pile

      US /paɪl/

      UK /paɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large amount of something
      • Group of things one on top of another
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
      • To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
      B1TOEIC
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    • pizza

      US /ˈpitsə/

      UK /ˈpi:tsə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
      A2
      More
    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
      B1TOEIC
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    • pray

      US /pre/

      UK /preɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak to your god to request help
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wish or hope for something to happen or be true
      A2
      More
    • prayer

      US /prɛr/

      UK /prɛə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Words spoken to your god for help
      • (+negative) small chance of succeeding
      A2
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
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    • preach

      US /pritʃ/

      UK /pri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or speak about so as to persuade people
      B1
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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
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    • 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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    • publicity

      US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/

      UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
      B1
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    • report out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally announce or present findings or results.
      A1
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
      A2
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
      A2
      More
    • spam

      US /spæm/

      UK /spæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send (someone) unwanted email
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unwanted email, often commercial in nature
      B2
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
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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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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
      B1
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    • thigh

      US /θaɪ/

      UK /θaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
      • Upper part of a person's leg, above the knee
      B2
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    • tick

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To function properly or normally
      • (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
      • Countable Noun
      • Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
      • Written mark to show something is correct or done
      B1
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    • ultimate

      US /ˈʌltəmɪt/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Basic; original; most significant
      • Being the greatest example of something
      • Noun
      • A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
      • The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
      A2
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    • underwear

      US /ˈʌndərwer/

      UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
      C1
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    • unison

      US /ˈjunɪsən, -zən/

      UK /ˈju:nɪsn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Same pitch in two or more musical tones or voices
      B2
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    • valentine

      US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/

      UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/

      • Noun
      • The person you date on Valentine's Day
      • A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
      B2
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    • weapon

      US /ˈwɛpən/

      UK /'wepən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
      • Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
      A2TOEIC
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      More
    • whoo

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are surprised
      C2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
      A2
      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

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