Vocabulary

  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • longest time: The greatest duration of time.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • check out
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
  • aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
  • contain: To keep something from spreading
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • district: Area of a country, city, or town
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
  • tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • fortress: Military buildings providing protection
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
  • entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
  • found: To become aware of something that is happening
  • serenity: Absence of mental stress or anxiety
  • selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
  • fee: Amount of money paid for a particular service
  • bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • nobility: State of being noble, admirable and honorable
  • wine: Dark red color
  • festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
  • rink: A ice playing area for ice hockey or curling
  • conqueror: Someone who takes control of a country by force
  • mull: To think about something slowly and carefully
  • jubilee: Special anniversary
  • alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
  • gingerbread: Cake flavored with ginger
  • gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
  • homemade: Made at home, not in a factory
  • snicker: A quiet, unkind laugh
  • victorian: Typical of 19th century standards or conduct
  • spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
  • springtime: Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
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    • aesthetic

      US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
      • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
      • Noun
      • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
      • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
      B2
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    • afternoon tea

      US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/

      UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/

      • Noun
      • A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
      A1
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    • alpine

      US /ˈælˌpaɪn/

      UK /ˈælpaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
      B2
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
      A2
      More
    • bench

      US /bɛntʃ/

      UK /bentʃ/

      • Noun
      • Part of the room in court where the judge sits
      • Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a player from playing in a game
      B1
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    • best known

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
      A1
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • claim to fame

      US /ˈkleɪm tə ˈfeɪm/

      UK /ˈkleɪm tə ˈfeɪm/

      • other
      • A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
      B2
      More
    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
      More
    • conqueror

      US /'kɒŋkərə/

      UK /'kɒŋkərə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who takes control of a country by force
      • A title or epithet given to a person who has conquered a territory or people.
      B2
      More
    • contain

      US /kənˈten/

      UK /kənˈteɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep something from spreading
      • To hold something inside something else
      A2
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    • cozy

      US /ˈkozi/

      UK /'kəʊzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
      B1
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    • decorate

      US /ˈdɛkəˌret/

      UK /ˈdekəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
      • To award a medal to someone
      A2
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    • district

      US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

      UK /'dɪstrɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a country, city, or town
      • A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
      A2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • entrance

      US /ˈentrəns/

      UK /ˈentrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A place where you enter a house or other building
      • Act of joining a party in a showy manner
      B1TOEIC
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
      A1
      More
    • fee

      US /fi/

      UK /fi:/

      • Noun
      • Amount of money paid for a particular service
      A2TOEIC
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    • festive

      US /ˈfɛstɪv/

      UK /'festɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
      B2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • fortress

      US /ˈfɔ:rtrəs/

      UK /ˈfɔ:trəs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Military buildings providing protection
      B2
      More
    • gem

      US /dʒɛm/

      UK /dʒem/

      • Countable Noun
      • Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
      B1
      More
    • gingerbread

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒərbred/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒəbred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cake flavored with ginger
      C2
      More
    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
      A1
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    • 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
    • gothic

      US /'ɡɑ:θɪk/

      UK /'ɡɒθɪk/

      • Adjective
      • With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
      B1
      More
    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
      More
    • homemade

      US /ˈhomˈmed/

      UK /'həʊm'meɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Made at home, not in a factory
      B1
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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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.
      C1
      More
    • in the books

      US /ɪn ði bʊks/

      UK /ɪn ði bʊks/

      • other
      • Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
      B2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
      A1
      More
    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
      A1
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    • jubilee

      US /ˈdʒubəˌli, ˌdʒubəˈli/

      UK /'dʒu:bɪli:/

      • Noun
      • Special anniversary
      B2
      More
    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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    • longest time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The greatest duration of time.
      • A very long period.
      A1
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    • medieval

      US /ˌmidiˈivəl/

      UK /ˌmediˈi:vl/

      • Adjective
      • Old or out of date and not of much use
      • Relating to the Middle Ages (approximately 5th to 15th century).
      B1
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    • mull

      US /mʌl/

      UK /mʌl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think about something slowly and carefully
      C1TOEIC
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • nobility

      US /noʊˈbɪləti/

      UK /nəʊˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being noble, admirable and honorable
      B1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
      A2
      More
    • parliament

      US /ˈpɑrləmənt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/

      • Noun
      • Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
      • Period when the Uk government is in session
      A2
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
      A1
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
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    • queue

      US /kju/

      UK /kju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line of people or cars waiting for something
      • A list of data items, jobs, etc., stored so as to be retrievable in a definite order, usually the order of insertion.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wait in a line.
      B1
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
      A1
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    • rink

      US /rɪŋk/

      UK /rɪŋk/

      • Noun
      • A ice playing area for ice hockey or curling
      B2
      More
    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • selection

      US /sɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /sɪˈlekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone or something carefully
      A2TOEIC
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    • serenity

      US /səˈrɛnɪti/

      UK /sə'renətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Absence of mental stress or anxiety
      B2
      More
    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
      B2
      More
    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
      A2
      More
    • snicker

      US /'snɪkər/

      UK /'snɪkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A quiet, unkind laugh
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To laugh at in an unkind way
      B2
      More
    • spa

      US /spɑ/

      UK /spɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
      C2
      More
    • springtime

      US /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/

      • Noun
      • Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
      C2
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • tuck

      US /tʌk/

      UK /tʌk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a small or safe place
      • To put something gently into place, as to hide it
      • Noun
      • Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
      B1
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
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    • varieties of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different kinds or types of something.
      • A range of different things.
      A2
      More
    • victorian

      US /vɪkˈtɔriən, -ˈtor-/

      UK /vɪkˈtɔ:riən/

      • Adjective
      • Typical of 19th century standards or conduct
      B1
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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
      More
    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
      A1
      More
    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
      More
    • wealth

      US /wɛlθ/

      UK /welθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • well preserved

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
      • Kept from decaying; maintained in a state suitable for later use.
      B2
      More
    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
      A2
      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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