Vocabulary

  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in service: Available for use; operational
  • feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have to: Must do
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • compelling: To force someone to do something
  • poverty: State of being poor
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
  • curious: Wanting to know more about something
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
  • divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
  • autobiography: Book written by a person about his or her own life
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • passage: Process of moving through time
  • usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • scout: To watch or search for something or someone
  • broadcast: To send out signals by radio or television
  • ladder: Series of levels to go up in society or business
  • sin: Act that breaks a religious law
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • humor: Quality that makes something funny
  • weep: To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
  • guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • editor: Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
  • pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
  • coyote: Wild dog that is found in North America
  • factory: Building where things are made
  • tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
  • message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
  • monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
  • scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
  • teller: Person who works at a bank front counter
  • pew: Long bench, usually used in churches
  • dishwasher: Machine for washing dishes
  • stub: A stand-in piece of programming code
  • mistreat: To act badly toward someone; abuse
  • chaplain: Priest serving the army, a chapel, etc.
  • gnat: Any of various small biting flies
  • wile: Trick or scheme to deceive or fool someone
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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.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
      A2
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • author

      US /ˈɔθɚ/

      UK /'ɔ:θə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write book or articles
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    • autobiography

      US /ˌɔ:təbaɪˈɑ:grəfi/

      UK /ˌɔ:təbaɪˈɒgrəfi/

      • Noun
      • Book written by a person about his or her own life
      B2
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • broadcast

      US /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/

      UK /'brɔ:dkɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send out signals by radio or television
      • To make widely known.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Program sent out from a radio or TV station
      • The transmission of signals over the airwaves.
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
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    • chaplain

      US /ˈtʃæplɪn/

      UK /'tʃæplɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Priest serving the army, a chapel, etc.
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

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

      US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

      UK /kəmˈpelɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to do something
      • Adjective
      • Making you do, believe something; persuasive
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • coyote

      US /kaɪˈoʊti/

      UK /kaɪˈəʊti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Wild dog that is found in North America
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    • curious

      US /ˈkjʊriəs/

      UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to know more about something
      • Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
      A2
      More
    • dishwasher

      US /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ, -ˌwɔʃɚ/

      UK /ˈdɪʃwɒʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Machine for washing dishes
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    • divine

      US /dɪˈvaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or coming from God or a god
      • Being very good or wonderful
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To predict through feeling and without reason
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • editor

      US /ˈɛdɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈedɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person deciding the contents of a book or magazine
      • Person making final version of a movie, text, book
      A2TOEIC
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    • factory

      US /ˈfæktəri/

      UK /ˈfæktri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Building where things are made
      A2TOEIC
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    • feed into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence on something or form a part of it
      B1
      More
    • few steps

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
      B1
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
      B2
      More
    • gnat

      US /næt/

      UK /næt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Any of various small biting flies
      B2
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • guest

      US /ɡɛst/

      UK /ɡest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
      • Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
      • Adjective
      • Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
      • Provided for or used by a guest.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • humor

      US /ˈhjumɚ/

      UK /'hju:mə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that makes something funny
      • Mood that a person is in
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
      • To agree with someone but don't really mean it
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
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    • in service

      US /ɪn 'sɝvɪs/

      UK /in ˈsɜːvɪs/

      • Adjective
      • Available for use; operational
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • jealous

      US /ˈdʒɛləs/

      UK /ˈdʒeləs/

      • Adjective
      • Wishing you were like someone or had their things
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    • ladder

      US /ˈlædɚ/

      UK /'lædə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of levels to go up in society or business
      • Device with a series of steps used for climbing
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    • message

      US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

      UK /'mesɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
      • Piece of information that is told/given to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To communicate using text
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    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
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    • mistreat

      US /mɪsˈtrit/

      UK /ˌmɪsˈtri:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act badly toward someone; abuse
      B2
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    • monk

      US /mʌŋk/

      UK /mʌŋk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man belonging to religious group that live simply
      B2
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    • obedience

      US /oˈbidiəns/

      UK /ə'bi:dɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
      • Compliance with religious laws or doctrines.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

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

      US /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

      UK /'pæsɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of moving through time
      • Countable Noun
      • Journey by ship from one place to another
      • Short piece from a longer song, article or speech
      A2TOEIC
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    • pew

      US /pju/

      UK /pju:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long bench, usually used in churches
      B2
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    • pope

      US /pop/

      UK /pu:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
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    • poverty

      US /ˈpɑvəti/

      UK /ˈpɔvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being poor
      • Lack of something necessary
      B1
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    • pretend

      US /prɪˈtɛnd/

      UK /prɪ'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Not real; imaginary.
      A2TOEIC
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    • priest

      US /prist/

      UK /pri:st/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
      B1
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    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
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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.
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    • scout

      US /skaʊt/

      UK /skaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To watch or search for something or someone
      B2
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    • scripture

      US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/

      UK /ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Holy books of a particular religion
      B2
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • sin

      US /sɪn/

      UK /sɪn/

      • Noun
      • Act that breaks a religious law
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do something that breaks a religious law
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • strain

      US /stren/

      UK /streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the water from (food) using a colander
      • To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
      • Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
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    • stub

      US /stʌb/

      UK /stʌb/

      • Noun
      • A stand-in piece of programming code
      • Part of a ticket you keep to prove you paid
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut a tree back and allow it to regrow
      B2
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    • teller

      US /ˈtɛlɚ/

      UK /ˈtelə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who works at a bank front counter
      B2
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
      A2
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • tool

      US /tul/

      UK /tu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
      • Something used to achieve an aim or carry out a particular function.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide a workshop with the right equipment
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    • usher

      US /ˈʌʃɚ/

      UK /ˈʌʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
      • Transitive Verb
      • To serve as a leader or guide
      B2
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    • weep

      US /wip/

      UK /wi:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
      • Noun
      • Small cry or shedding of tears
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    • wile

      US /waɪl/

      UK /waɪl/

      • Noun
      • Trick or scheme to deceive or fool someone
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
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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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    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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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