Vocabulary

  • join in
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • get soaked: To become completely wet; drenched.
  • embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
  • lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • soak: To make something completely wet
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
  • promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
  • merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
  • accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
  • intangible: (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
  • elderly: Being very old
  • festival: Cultural event with a program of events
  • official: Real, exact, truely felt
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
  • cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
  • floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • live: To be alive
  • pee: To urinate
  • long: Person's name
  • pageant: Rich and spectacular ceremony
  • symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • purification: Act of removing unwanted substances
  • festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
  • renewal: Action of making something more modern or like new
  • moat: Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
  • road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
  • wet: Concerning a bar that serves or sells alcohol
  • help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
  • river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
  • scented: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
  • unmatched: Having no equal; better than the rest
  • nonstop: Occurring without stops; continuous
  • jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
  • unofficial: In a properly authorized way
  • motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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    • accommodation

      US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/

      UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Adapting to become better at handling situations
      • Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
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    • break it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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    • buddha

      US /ˈbudə, ˈbʊdə/

      UK /ˈbʊdə/

      • Proper Noun
      • Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
      • Countable Noun
      • A statue or image representing the Buddha.
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    • celebrate

      US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

      UK /'selɪbreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
      • To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
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    • cultural

      US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
      • Of arts, music, literature, theater
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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
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    • elderly

      US /ˈeldərli/

      UK /ˈeldəli/

      • Adjective
      • Being very old
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    • embrace it

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept something enthusiastically.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • festival

      US / ˈfɛstəvəl/

      UK /ˈfestɪvl/

      • Noun
      • Cultural event with a program of events
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    • festive

      US /ˈfɛstɪv/

      UK /'festɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
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    • floral

      US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/

      UK /'flɔ:rəl/

      • Adjective
      • Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
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    • full picture

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
      • A detailed and comprehensive view or representation of something.
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    • get soaked

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become completely wet; drenched.
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • intangible

      US /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/

      UK /ɪn'tændʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of goods) not physical and unable to be touched
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    • intense

      US /ɪnˈtɛns/

      UK /ɪn'tens/

      • Adjective
      • Very strong, great or extreme in degree
      • Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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    • jasmine

      US /ˈdʒæzmɪn/

      UK /'dʒæzmɪn/

      • Noun
      • Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • lean in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
      • To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • meaningful

      US /ˈminɪŋfəl/

      UK /'mi:nɪŋfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having importance; showing someone's intention
      • Having importance or value.
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    • merit

      US /ˈmɛrɪt/

      UK /ˈmerɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • To earn something, such as praise or a reward
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of being high quality or valuable
      • A good quality or feature that deserves praise
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    • moat

      US /mot/

      UK /məʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
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    • motorbike

      US /ˈmotɚˌbaɪk/

      UK /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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    • nonstop

      US /ˈnɑnˈstɑp/

      UK /nɒn'stɒp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Occurring without stops; continuous
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    • official

      US /əˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /əˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Real, exact, truely felt
      • Of or done by someone in authority; formal
      • Noun
      • A person authorized to perform a specific duty
      • A referee or umpire
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    • pageant

      US /ˈpædʒənt/

      UK /'pædʒənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rich and spectacular ceremony
      • A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
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    • pee

      US /pi/

      UK /pi:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To urinate
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • promote

      US /prəˈmoʊt/

      UK /prəˈməʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
      • To move someone to a higher position or rank
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    • purification

      US /ˌpjʊrəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌpjʊərɪfɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of removing unwanted substances
      • Ceremonial cleansing from sin
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • renewal

      US /rɪˈnu:əl/

      UK /rɪˈnju:əl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Action of making something more modern or like new
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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
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    • ritual

      US /ˈrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /'rɪtʃʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Performed as part of a ceremony
      • Being done in a regular, expected or similar way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Social or religious ceremony always done the same
      • A series of actions regularly and invariably followed by someone.
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    • scented

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Adjective
      • Having a pleasant, sweet smell
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    • set against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
      • To cause (someone) to be hostile or antagonistic towards.
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    • soak

      US /sok/

      UK /səʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something completely wet
      • To place something in liquid for a period of time
      • Noun
      • Placement in liquid for a period of time
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
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    • summit

      US /ˈsʌmɪt/

      UK /'sʌmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
      • Highest part or top point of a mountain
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • reach the summit of (a mountain or hill).
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    • symbolize

      US /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'sɪmbəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To represent to show a thing's essential character
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • traditional

      US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Involved in a custom or event common to a people
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    • transform

      US /trænsˈfɔrm/

      UK /træns'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape completely in a good way
      • To convert from one form or substance into another.
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    • tropical

      US /ˈtrɑpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtrɒpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Hot and humid; near to the equator
      • Very hot and humid
      • Noun
      • The tropical region of the earth
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
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    • unmatched

      US /ʌnˈmætʃt/

      UK /ˌʌnˈmætʃt/

      • Adjective
      • Having no equal; better than the rest
      • Being a pair that does not go together
      • Transitive Verb
      • Past tense of unmatch; to have removed a connection or pairing.
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    • unofficial

      US /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • In a properly authorized way
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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.
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    • venue

      US /ˈvɛnju/

      UK /'venju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place, area where an event is held or takes place
      • The place where a public event or meeting happens.
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    • waterproof

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌpruf, ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /'wɔ:təpru:f/

      • Adjective
      • That keeps water out, as of clothes
      • Resistant to water entering
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make resistant to water entering
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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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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