Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look up to: To respect or admire someone
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • school district: A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for instance: As an example.
  • crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • sharpen up: To improve or refine skills or abilities.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
  • deal with
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • work out
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • chow down: To eat quickly and enthusiastically; to devour.
  • start over: To begin again.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • dope: Someone you think it stupid or a fool
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
  • focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
  • grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
  • cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
  • elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • wrench: Tool for holding/turning objects of varying sizes
  • bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
  • sweetheart: Person loved by another person
  • baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
  • sexy: Tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
  • sexiest: Being the most sexy
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • baby

      US /ˈbeɪbi/

      UK /ˈbeɪbi/

      • Countable Noun
      • A very young child, who cannot yet speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To treat someone as if they were newly born
      A2
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
      A1
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    • behind with

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
      • Not having done something that you should have done.
      A1
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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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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
      A1
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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
      A2
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    • cheat

      US /tʃit/

      UK /tʃi:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
      • To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
      • One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
      B1
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    • chow down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat quickly and enthusiastically; to devour.
      A1
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    • collect

      US /kəˈlɛkt/

      UK /kəˈlekt/

      • Adverb
      • By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask for money, e.g. for a charity
      • To gather things, people together in one place
      A2
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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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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
      A1
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    • crush on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
      C2
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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
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    • dope

      US /doʊp/

      UK /dəʊp/

      • Noun
      • Someone you think it stupid or a fool
      B2
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    • drug

      US /drʌɡ/

      UK /drʌɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
      • Chemical used as a medicine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
      A2
      More
    • elementary

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Basic, simple, or essential
      • Relating to the first stages of education.
      B2TOEIC
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    • enthusiasm

      US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/

      UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
      • Great interest and excitement in something
      B1TOEIC
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
      A2TOEIC
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    • focus

      US /ˈfokəs/

      UK /'fəʊkəs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
      • To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main purpose or center of interest or activity
      • The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
      More
    • gang

      US /ɡæŋ/

      UK /ɡæŋ/

      • Noun
      • Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together to do something (often illegal)
      B1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

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

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • grade

      US /ɡred/

      UK /ɡreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a road the required angle of slope
      • To determine the level or quality of something
      • Noun
      • Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
      • Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
      B1TOEIC
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    • gum

      US /ɡʌm/

      UK /ɡʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or stick with adhesive
      • Noun
      • Adhesive material used to stick things together
      B2
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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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.
      A2
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
      A1
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
      A2
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • 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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    • look up to

      US /lʊk ʌp tu/

      UK /luk ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To respect or admire someone
      A1
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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
      A2
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
      A2
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
      B1
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      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 the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      A2
      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.
      A1
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    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
      A2
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
      B1TOEIC
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    • proud of you

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
      B1
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
      A2TOEIC
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    • school district

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
      B1
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    • sexiest

      US /'seksɪɪst/

      UK /'seksɪɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Being the most sexy
      B1
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    • sexy

      US /ˈsɛksi/

      UK /ˈseksi/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
      A2
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    • sharpen up

      US /ˈʃɑrpən ʌp/

      UK /ˈʃɑ:pən ʌp/

      • other
      • To improve or refine skills or abilities.
      B2
      More
    • sight

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
      • To see something rare or unusual
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things or people that one can see
      • Range or distance that someone can see
      A2TOEIC
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    • slang

      US /slæŋ/

      UK /slæŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words or phrases used in a very informal way
      B1
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    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
      A1
      More
    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • sweetheart

      US /ˈswi:thɑ:rt/

      UK /ˈswi:thɑ:t/

      • Noun
      • Person loved by another person
      B2
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • trash

      US /træʃ/

      UK /træʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Garbage or anything that is worthless
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw away in the garbage
      • To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • wind down

      US /wɪnd daʊn/

      UK /wind daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become quiet or calm, after activity
      A1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • wrench

      US /rɛntʃ/

      UK /rentʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tool for holding/turning objects of varying sizes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To twist, turn, or pull suddenly and forcibly
      B2TOEIC
      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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