Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
  • kicking and screaming: Doing something unwillingly and very reluctantly.
  • off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • keep it up: To continue doing something well
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • perceive: To notice or become aware of something
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
  • tremendous: Very good or very impressive
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • recession: Act of moving backward gradually
  • intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
  • gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • annual: Happening once a year, or every year
  • academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
  • visceral: From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • division: How many times a number is contained in another
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • quit: To leave a job
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • temperament: Person's nature or typical moods
  • waffle: Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
  • psyche: Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
  • ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
  • mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
  • satire: Written criticism made in a funny way
  • boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
  • noon: Middle of the day
  • paddy: Field in which rice is grown
  • ruddy: Healthy, reddish color, as of the face
  • sledge: To speak to intimidate an opposing player
  • someplace: In or at or to some place
  • finch: Any of various songbirds with a thick beak
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    • a few moments

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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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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    • academy

      US /əˈkædəmi/

      UK /ə'kædəmɪ/

      • Noun
      • School that specializes in certain subjects
      A2
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    • annual

      US /ˈænjuəl/

      UK /ˈænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening once a year, or every year
      • Noun
      • Book (in a series) released each year
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    • apocalypse

      US /əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/

      UK /əˈpɒkəlɪps/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Great disaster; complete destruction
      • A disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind.
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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    • boo

      US /bu/

      UK /bu:/

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

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
      B2
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • clip

      US /klɪp/

      UK /klɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A metal holder used for keeping things together
      • Brief part of a television show or movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together using a metal pin
      • To cut a small section or piece out from something
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    • debut

      US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/

      UK /'deɪbju:/

      • Noun
      • First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
      B1TOEIC
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • division

      US /dɪˈvɪʒən/

      UK /dɪ'vɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How many times a number is contained in another
      • One part of an organization
      B1TOEIC
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • finch

      US /fɪntʃ/

      UK /fɪntʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Any of various songbirds with a thick beak
      B2
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
      B2TOEIC
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • gesture

      US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/

      UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
      • Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hit on

      US /hɪt ɑn/

      UK /hit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discover an idea, etc. by chance
      • To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
      A1
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
      B2TOEIC
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
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    • intensity

      US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/

      UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Great energy, strength, or concentration
      • The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
      A2TOEIC
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    • keep it up

      US /kip ɪt ʌp/

      UK /ki:p it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something well
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    • kicking and screaming

      US /ˈkɪkɪŋ ənd ˈskrimɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkikɪŋ ənd ˈskri:mɪŋ/

      • other
      • Doing something unwillingly and very reluctantly.
      B2
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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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    • mash

      US /mæʃ/

      UK /mæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something soft by beating or crushing it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
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    • noon

      US /nu:n/

      UK /nu:n/

      • Noun
      • Middle of the day
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • off the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
      • Adjective
      • No longer being broadcast; having been discontinued.
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    • paddy

      US /ˈpædi/

      UK /ˈpædi/

      • Noun
      • Field in which rice is grown
      B2
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    • perceive

      US /pɚˈsiv/

      UK /pə'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something
      • To think of someone or something in a certain way
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • portrayal

      US /pɔ:rˈtreɪəl/

      UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪəl/

      • Noun
      • Actor's representation of a character
      • The way person/thing is represented in a book etc.
      B2
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • psyche

      US /ˈsaɪki/

      UK /ˈsaɪki/

      • Noun
      • Soul, mind, or feelings of a person or group
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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
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    • ranch

      US /ræntʃ/

      UK /rɑ:ntʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do the work of raising cattle
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    • recession

      US /rɪˈsɛʃən/

      UK /rɪˈseʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving backward gradually
      • Decreased business activity, when work is scarce
      B2TOEIC
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    • ruddy

      US /ˈrʌdi/

      UK /'rʌdɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Healthy, reddish color, as of the face
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    • satire

      US /'sætaɪər/

      UK /'sætaɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written criticism made in a funny way
      • Exposing the negative qualities through humor
      B2TOEIC
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
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    • sledge

      US /slɛdʒ/

      UK /sledʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak to intimidate an opposing player
      • To pull a vehicle with runners over ice or snow
      • Countable Noun
      • Small vehicle with runners for moving over snow
      B2
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    • someplace

      US /ˈsʌmˌples/

      UK /ˈsʌmpleɪs/

      • Adverb
      • In or at or to some place
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    • temperament

      US /ˈtɛmprəmənt, ˈtɛmpərə-/

      UK /ˈtemprəmənt/

      • Noun
      • Person's nature or typical moods
      B2
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    • tender

      US /ˈtɛndɚ/

      UK /'tendə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Gentle; with great care or consideration
      • Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
      • Noun
      • A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
      B2TOEIC
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    • tremendous

      US /trɪˈmɛndəs/

      UK /trəˈmendəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very good or very impressive
      • Extremely large or great.
      B1TOEIC
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • visceral

      US /ˈvɪsərəl/

      UK /ˈvɪsərəl/

      • Adjective
      • From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
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    • vulnerability

      US /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
      • A weakness or flaw that makes something susceptible to harm or damage.
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    • waffle

      US /ˈwɑfəl/

      UK /'wɒfl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak incoherently and without a clear message
      C1TOEIC
      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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