Vocabulary

  • substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
  • like fury: With intense, angry, or violent energy or effort.
  • on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • crash out: To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
  • cheer on: To shout encouragement to someone doing something.
  • deal with
  • break a leg: An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • in print: Available for sale in book form
  • last straw: The final problem in a series of problems that causes someone to lose patience or give up.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • over the rainbow: Unrealistic or fanciful; unlikely to happen.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
  • passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
  • disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
  • reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
  • substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
  • toxic: Poisonous; harmful
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
  • behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • widespread: Happening or existing in many places
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • portray: To play a character in theater or on film
  • unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • psychiatric: Concerning the treatment of the mind
  • recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • public: Owned by the government
  • exploitation: Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • intervene: To get involved to try to prevent trouble
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • frenzy: State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
  • fury: Rage; violent anger
  • blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • dubious: Doubtful; giving rise to doubts; suspicious
  • tragically: In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
  • erratic: Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
  • restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
  • spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
  • bipolar: (Disorder) exhibiting extremes of behavior
  • universally: Applying to all people, times, places
  • freaky: Strange and somewhat frightening
  • gale: Strong wind; very windy weather
  • heighten: To increase the degree or intensity of something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • relocate: To move to a new or different place
  • reset: To return to the original start or formation
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    • air out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
      A2
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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
      More
    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
      A1
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    • bipolar

      US /ˌbaɪˈpoʊlər/

      UK /ˌbaɪˈpəʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Disorder) exhibiting extremes of behavior
      • Having two opposite poles
      B2
      More
    • blockbuster

      US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/

      UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
      C1
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • break a leg

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
      A1
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    • cheer on

      US /tʃɪr ɑn/

      UK /tʃɪə ɒn/

      • other
      • To shout encouragement to someone doing something.
      A2
      More
    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
      B1
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    • crash out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
      A1
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
      More
    • disorder

      US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of confusion or a lack of organization
      • Illness when the body is not functioning well
      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
      B2
      More
    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
      A2
      More
    • divorce

      US /dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors/

      UK /dɪ'vɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Legal breakup of a marriage
      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally end a marriage to (someone)
      A2
      More
    • dubious

      US /ˈdu:biəs/

      UK /ˈdju:biəs/

      • Adjective
      • Doubtful; giving rise to doubts; suspicious
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • erratic

      US /ɪˈrætɪk/

      UK /ɪˈrætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
      • Moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected.
      B2TOEIC
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    • escape

      US /ɪˈskep/

      UK /ɪ'skeɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
      • The 'esc key' on a keyboard
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
      • To get away from a place where you are being kept
      A2
      More
    • exploitation

      US /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
      • Making full use of the qualities of something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
      A1
      More
    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
      B2
      More
    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
      A1
      More
    • franchise

      US /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

      UK /'fræntʃaɪz/

      • Noun
      • Right to run a business using name of a company
      • A right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell the use of a brand to run a company
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • freaky

      US /ˈfriki/

      UK /'fri:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Strange and somewhat frightening
      • Causing feelings of fear and disgust; unpleasant
      C2
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    • frenzy

      US /ˈfrɛnzi/

      UK /ˈfrenzi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
      B2
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    • fury

      US /ˈfjʊri/

      UK /'fjʊərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rage; violent anger
      B2
      More
    • gale

      US /ɡeɪl/

      UK /ɡeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong wind; very windy weather
      • A strong outburst of emotion, especially laughter.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
      More
    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
      More
    • heighten

      US /ˈhaɪtn/

      UK /'haɪtn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the degree or intensity of something
      B1
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
      A2
      More
    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
      B2
      More
    • in print

      US /ɪn prɪnt/

      UK /in print/

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale in book form
      A1
      More
    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
      A1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

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

      US /ˌɪntərˈvi:n/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈvi:n/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get involved to try to prevent trouble
      • To interrupt a situation, argument, etc.
      B1
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    • last straw

      US /læst strɔ/

      UK /lɑ:st strɔ:/

      • Noun
      • The final problem in a series of problems that causes someone to lose patience or give up.
      C1
      More
    • lean into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
      • To embrace or fully engage with something, especially something difficult or challenging.
      B2
      More
    • like fury

      US /laɪk ˈfjʊri/

      UK /laɪk ˈfjʊəri/

      • other
      • With intense, angry, or violent energy or effort.
      B2
      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
      More
    • neglect

      US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

      UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of failing to do something important, required
      • State or condition of not receiving proper care
      • Transitive Verb
      • To not do something that is important or required
      • To fail to take care of something; ignore
      B1TOEIC
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    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
      A1
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on the real

      US /ɑn ðə ˈril/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/

      • other
      • Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
      B2
      More
    • over the rainbow

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈreɪnboʊ/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈreɪnbəu/

      • other
      • Unrealistic or fanciful; unlikely to happen.
      B2
      More
    • passionate

      US /ˈpæʃənɪt/

      UK /ˈpæʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Being easily excited to strong emotions
      • Having strong sexual desires
      A2
      More
    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
      A2
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    • portray

      US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/

      UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To play a character in theater or on film
      • To represent something for artistic purposes
      B2
      More
    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • psychiatric

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment of the mind
      B2
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • recall

      US /rɪˈkɔl/

      UK /rɪˈkɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
      • Act of remembering events or details of the past
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Company) to ask for the return of faulty goods
      • To remember events or details of the past
      A2
      More
    • relocate

      US /riˈloket/

      UK /ˌri:ləʊ'keɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move to a new or different place
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • reputation

      US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common opinion that people have about someone
      • A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • reset

      US /riˈsɛt/

      UK /ˌri:'set/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return to the original start or formation
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to the original start or formation
      C1
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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • restraint

      US /rɪˈstrent/

      UK /rɪˈstreɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that prevents physical movement
      • Quality of calm, controlled behavior under stress
      B1
      More
    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
      B1
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • spotlight

      US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/

      UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or put attention on something
      C1
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    • substance

      US /ˈsʌbstəns/

      UK /'sʌbstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Essence of; most basic or central qualities
      • Particular type of material
      A2
      More
    • substance use

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
      • The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
      A1
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
      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
      More
    • thrive

      US /θraɪv/

      UK /θraɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become healthy or successful
      • To grow or develop well; to flourish.
      B2TOEIC
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • toxic

      US /ˈtɑksɪk/

      UK /ˈtɒksɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Poisonous; harmful
      • (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
      B2
      More
    • tragically

      US /ˈtrædʒɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'trædʒɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a very sad manner, usually due to a death
      B1
      More
    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • universally

      US /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:rsəli/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:səli/

      • Adverb
      • Applying to all people, times, places
      • Throughout the world; by all people.
      B2
      More
    • unrealistic

      US /ˌʌnri:əˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
      B1
      More
    • widespread

      US /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/

      UK /ˈwaɪdspred/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or existing in many places
      A2TOEIC
      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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