Vocabulary

  • check out
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • look alike: To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
  • soak: To make something completely wet
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
  • pinch: A very small amount of something
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
  • tapioca: Cassava starch used to thicken puddings, etc.
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • pot: Container designed to hold or store something
  • pat: Person's name
  • lid: Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
  • cilantro: Herb used in Asian cooking; coriander
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
  • link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
  • alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
  • toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
  • spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
  • add: To include as well
  • spoon: Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • dark: Of a color that is not light
  • guideline: General rule or instruction how to do a thing
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • dehydrate: To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
  • dirty: Not clean
  • bean: Large seed eaten as a vegetable
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • cigar: Thick brown roll of tobacco leaves for smoking
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • vale: Poetic a valley
  • printable: Meets the standards that allow it to be printed
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    • addiction

      US /əˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /əˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
      • A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
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    • alike

      US /əˈlaɪk/

      UK /əˈlaɪk/

      • Adverb
      • Equally; applied equally to several people/things
      • Adjective
      • Similar in appearance, manner or form
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

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

      US /bin/

      UK /bi:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large seed eaten as a vegetable
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • boil

      US /bɔɪl/

      UK /bɔɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become extremely angry or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook in very hot water
      • To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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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
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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    • chop

      US /tʃɑp/

      UK /tʃɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
      • To hit someone with your hand
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
      • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
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    • cigar

      US /sɪˈɡɑr/

      UK /sɪˈgɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Thick brown roll of tobacco leaves for smoking
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    • dehydrate

      US /diˈhaɪˌdret/

      UK /di:'haɪdreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause (skin, body) to lose water that is needed
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    • digestion

      US /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən, dɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈdʒestʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
      • The process of understanding new information
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    • dirty

      US /ˈdɜ:rti/

      UK /ˈdɜ:ti/

      • Adjective
      • Not clean
      • Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something not clean; soil
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
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    • enhance

      US /ɛnˈhæns/

      UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve; make bigger or better
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • guideline

      US /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈgaɪdlaɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General rule or instruction how to do a thing
      • A recommendation or suggestion that is not mandatory.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
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    • lid

      US /lɪd/

      UK /lɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
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    • link

      US /lɪŋk/

      UK /lɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
      • Connection between two or more things or people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or connect together
      • To associate or connect in one's mind.
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    • liquid

      US /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
      • In a state of being uncertain
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is similar to the state of water
      • A drink; beverage.
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    • look alike

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who closely resembles another, especially a celebrity.
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    • loose

      US /lus/

      UK /lu:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To shoot or fire something from a gun
      • Adjective
      • (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
      • Not tightly attached or held
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    • newsletter

      US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/

      UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Report or open letter giving news to a group
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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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    • oil

      US /ɔɪl/

      UK /ɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A liquid used for frying foods
      • Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a liquid for frying foods
      • To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • pat

      US /pæt/

      UK /pæt/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or touch lightly
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    • pinch

      US /pɪntʃ/

      UK /pɪntʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very small amount of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause pain by pressing against something
      • To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
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    • pot

      US /pɑt/

      UK /pɒt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container designed to hold or store something
      • Deep, round container that is used for cooking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plant something in a container filled with soil
      • To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
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    • printable

      US /ˈprɪntəbəl/

      UK /'prɪntəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Meets the standards that allow it to be printed
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    • quintessential

      US /ˌkwɪntəˈsɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌkwɪntɪ'senʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a model example of a specific thing
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • roll it

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
      • To bowl a ball.
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    • sausage

      US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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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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    • spaghetti

      US /spəˈɡɛti/

      UK /spəˈgeti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Italian pasta in long thin strands
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    • spoon

      US /spun/

      UK /spu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To serve ice cream, etc. using a spoon
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • tapioca

      US /ˌtæpiˈoʊkə/

      UK /ˌtæpiˈəʊkə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cassava starch used to thicken puddings, etc.
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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • toast

      US /tost/

      UK /təʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
      • An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
      • To make pleasantly warm.
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    • toss

      US /tɔ:s/

      UK /tɒs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
      • To mix ingredients lightly.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
      • To be thrown about violently.
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    • traditionally

      US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Something done in a customary, traditional manner
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    • vale

      US /vel/

      UK /veɪl/

      • Noun
      • Poetic a valley
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
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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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