Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • get your hands dirty: To do hard or unpleasant work yourself.
  • four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at sunrise: At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • wash off: To remove something by washing.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • cool off: To become cooler.
  • at sea
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
  • post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
  • with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
  • indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • indulgence: Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
  • affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • pilgrimage: Journey to a sacred place
  • awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
  • unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
  • representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
  • hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
  • backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
  • indulgent: Allowing children, etc. more pleasure than usual
  • cheek: The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
  • scenic: Having beautiful scenery
  • infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • mud: Soft, wet dirt
  • sand: Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • gallery: Building to look at various types of art
  • effortlessly: In a manner that requires little or no work
  • wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
  • biblical: Concerning the bible
  • dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
  • bustle: To move energetically or busily
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • nest: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
  • oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
  • bumpy: Being rough, or not smooth
  • rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
  • rewire: To put new electricity cables in (a building)
  • dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
  • dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
  • sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
  • pomegranate: Round fruit with many red seeds
  • exfoliate: To remove layers of skin, etc.
  • campsite: Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
  • loafer: Person who does little or no work
  • spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
  • wadi: N African valley staying dry except in wet season
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    • affordable

      US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/

      UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Cheap enough that it can be paid for
      • Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
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    • at sunrise

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
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    • awe

      US /ɔ/

      UK /ɔ:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel admiration, respect, or fear
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.
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    • backdrop

      US /ˈbækdrɑ:p/

      UK /ˈbækdrɒp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Contextual meaning or background
      • Scenery hung at back of stage
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    • bias

      US /ˈbaɪəs/

      UK /'baɪəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Preference to believe things even if incorrect
      • A systematic error in a statistical result
      • Transitive Verb
      • To unfairly favor one view over another
      • To cause someone to have prejudice
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    • biblical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the bible
      • Very great and impressive
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    • bride

      US /braɪd/

      UK /braɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who is, or who will get married soon
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    • bumpy

      US /ˈbʌmpi/

      UK /'bʌmpɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being rough, or not smooth
      • (Of a time) having many difficulties
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    • bustle

      US /ˈbʌsəl/

      UK /ˈbʌsl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move energetically or busily
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • campsite

      US /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/

      UK /ˈkæmpsaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
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    • cheek

      US /tʃik/

      UK /tʃi:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
      • Rude and disrespectful behavior; impudence.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be rude to someone
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • cool off

      US /kul ɔf/

      UK /ku:l ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become cooler.
      • To become calm after being angry or excited.
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    • desert

      US /ˈdɛzət/

      UK /'dezət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To leave a place for ever; abandon
      • To leave when one is needed or expected to stay
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
      • A punishment or reward that is deserved.
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    • detour

      US /ˈdi:tʊr/

      UK /ˈdi:tʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) go around, as to avoid an accident
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    • dolphin

      US /ˈdɑ:lfɪn/

      UK /ˈdɒlfɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
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    • dune

      US /du:n/

      UK /dju:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
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    • effortlessly

      US /'efətləslɪ/

      UK /'efətləslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that requires little or no work
      • In a natural and unforced manner.
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
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    • exfoliate

      US /ɛksˈfoliˌet/

      UK /eks'fəʊlɪeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove layers of skin, etc.
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    • facial

      US /ˈfeʃəl/

      UK /'feɪʃl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or on the face
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • four wheels

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A vehicle with four wheels.
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    • gallery

      US /ˈɡæləri/

      UK /ˈgæləri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building to look at various types of art
      • Upper level of seats in buildings, theaters etc.
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • get your hands dirty

      US /ɡɛt jʊr hændz ˈdɜrti/

      UK /ɡet jɔ: hændz ˈdɜ:ti/

      • other
      • To do hard or unpleasant work yourself.
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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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    • hang in

      US /hæŋ ɪn/

      UK /hæŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To persevere; to not give up.
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • hop in

      US /hɑp ɪn/

      UK /hɔp in/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get in or on a vehicle
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    • hydrate

      US /ˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or add water to something or someone
      • Noun
      • A compound in which water molecules are chemically bound to another substance.
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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.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • indulge

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To let someone else have or do what they want
      • To allow to do more pleasurable things than normal
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    • indulgence

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
      • Treat that you allow yourself to have occasionally
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    • indulgent

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing children, etc. more pleasure than usual
      • Characterized by giving in to desire
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    • infuse

      US /ɪnˈfjooz/

      UK /ɪnˈfju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
      • To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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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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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • loafer

      US /ˈloʊfə(r)/

      UK /ˈləʊfə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who does little or no work
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    • mud

      US /mʌd/

      UK /mʌd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft, wet dirt
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    • nest

      US /nɛst/

      UK /nest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
      • Things designed to fit together
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To create or live in a nest
      • To settle comfortably within or against something.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • oasis

      US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

      UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place in a desert where there is water
      • A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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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.
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    • pilgrimage

      US /ˈpɪlɡrəmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈpɪlgrɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Journey to a sacred place
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
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    • pomegranate

      US /ˈpɑmˌɡrænɪt, ˈpɑmɪ-, ˈpʌm-, ˈpʌmɪ-/

      UK /ˈpɒmɪgrænɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Round fruit with many red seeds
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    • post up

      US /post ʌp/

      UK /pəust ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish or upload content online.
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    • representation

      US /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
      • Picture showing something in a particular way
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    • retreat

      US /rɪˈtrit/

      UK /rɪ'tri:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
      • A place away from home and work to relax
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of army, etc.) to move back from a winning enemy
      • To go away from home and work for a vacation
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    • rewire

      US /riˈwaɪr/

      UK /ˌri:'waɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put new electricity cables in (a building)
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    • rinse

      US /rɪns/

      UK /rɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • To wash lightly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Washing off small amount of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • A form of shampoo or conditioner
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    • rum

      US /rʌm/

      UK /rʌm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • sand

      US /sænd/

      UK /sænd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
      • Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
      • To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
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    • scenic

      US /ˈsinɪk/

      UK /ˈsi:nɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having beautiful scenery
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    • sing along

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join in singing with someone or something.
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    • spa

      US /spɑ/

      UK /spɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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    • sunset

      US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

      UK /ˈsʌnset/

      • Noun
      • Daily disappearance of the sun
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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    • unwind

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
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    • wadi

      US /ˈwɑ:di/

      UK /ˈwɒdi/

      • Noun
      • N African valley staying dry except in wet season
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • wash off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something by washing.
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    • wellness

      US /ˈwelnəs/

      UK /ˈwelnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
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    • with open arms

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
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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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    Calling it! THIS Is Your Next Luxurious Getaway | Best In Travel 2023

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    林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/01
    Dreaming of an unforgettable escape? This video takes you on an incredible journey through Jordan, from the bustling streets of Amman to the surreal desert landscapes of Wadi Rum and the unique Dead Sea! You'll pick up practical travel tips and dive deep into fascinating Bedouin culture and traditions.

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