Vocabulary

  • dressed for: Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • put it down: To place something on a surface.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
  • suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • do exercise: To perform physical activities to improve health and fitness.
  • have to: Must do
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • awake to: To become aware of something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • step over: To walk over something.
  • breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
  • breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • do it up: To renovate or decorate something.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • awareness: Having knowledge of something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • consolidate: To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
  • inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • exhale: To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • alertness: State of being aware and able to respond quickly
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • fill: To make something full
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
  • sugary: Too sweet; insincere
  • octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
  • woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
  • glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
  • jog: To run at a steady, slow pace
  • soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
  • homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
  • rainbow: Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
  • tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
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    • absorb

      US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

      UK /əb'sɔ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take up all attention / energy of something
      • To take in a liquid; soak up
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    • alertness

      US /ə'lɜ:tnəs/

      UK /ə'lɜ:tnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being aware and able to respond quickly
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • awake to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become aware of something.
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    • awareness

      US /əˈwɛrnɪs/

      UK /əˈweənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having knowledge of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • breathe in

      US /brið ɪn/

      UK /bri:ð in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
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    • breathe out

      US /brið aʊt/

      UK /bri:ð aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To exhale air from the lungs.
      A1
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • consolidate

      US /kənˈsɑ:lɪdeɪt/

      UK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
      B1
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • do exercise

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform physical activities to improve health and fitness.
      A2
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    • do it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To renovate or decorate something.
      • To fasten or button something.
      A1
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    • drawing in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attract or entice someone or something.
      • To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
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    • dressed for

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Wearing clothes suitable for a particular event or activity.
      • Wearing clothes suitable for the current weather conditions.
      A1
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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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
      A2
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    • exhale

      US /ɛksˈhel,ɛkˈhel/

      UK /eksˈheɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
      C1
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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
      A2
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
      A2TOEIC
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    • glove

      US /ɡlʌv/

      UK /glʌv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
      B1TOEIC
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • grammar

      US /ˈɡræmɚ/

      UK /ˈgræmə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
      • Rules explaining how words are used in a language
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • homework

      US /ˈhomˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈhəumwə:k/

      • Noun
      • Work that a student is given to do at home
      B2
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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.
      C1
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
      A1
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
      A1
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    • inflammation

      US /ˌɪnfləˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Painful swelling in the body due to illness
      • A condition in which a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
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    • inhale

      US /ɪnˈhel/

      UK /ɪnˈheɪl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To breathe in something like air or smoke
      • To eat or drink something extremely fast
      B2
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    • jog

      US /dʒɑɡ/

      UK /dʒɒɡ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To run at a steady, slow pace
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A small, light knock or push
      • A knock or push on something lightly
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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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
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • motivation

      US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reason behind why someone did something
      • Enthusiasm for doing something.
      B1TOEIC
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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • octopus

      US /ˈɑ:ktəpəs/

      UK /ˈɒktəpəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
      B2
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • oxygen

      US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/

      UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A gas in the air that we need to breathe
      • Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
      B1
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
      A2
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    • put it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something on a surface.
      • To write something down.
      A1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • rainbow

      US /ˈreɪnboʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪnbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • soda

      US /ˈsoʊdə/

      UK /ˈsəʊdə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet bubbly flavored drink
      B2
      More
    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
      A2
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    • sponge

      US /spʌndʒ/

      UK /spʌndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
      • Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash the surface of something with a sponge
      B1TOEIC
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    • step over

      US /stɛp ˈovɚ/

      UK /step ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk over something.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • suck in

      US /sʌk ɪn/

      UK /sʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
      • To deceive or trick someone into doing something.
      C2
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    • sugary

      US /ˈʃʊɡəri/

      UK /ˈʃʊgəri/

      • Adjective
      • Too sweet; insincere
      • Containing or having a taste like sugar
      B1
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    • survival

      US /sɚˈvaɪvəl/

      UK /səˈvaɪvl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • tiger

      US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
      B1
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    • up in the air

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
      • Idiom
      • In an uncertain state; unresolved.
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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
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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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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • woo

      US /wu/

      UK /wu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
      • To attempt to persuade to do something
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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