Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • irregular verbs: Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • little bit crazy: Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
  • dead giveaway: An obvious sign or clue that reveals something that is meant to be hidden or kept secret.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • tactic: One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • row: To move a boat using oars
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tick: To function properly or normally
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • hop: Dance party
  • hip: The upper part of Leg
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • whiff: Slight smell; weak odor
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • teeny: Very small
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
  • irregular: Happening at unequal spaced distances or times
  • kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
  • knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
  • dangle: To hang loosely in the air; hold a thing like this
  • participle: Nonfinite form of the verb, e.g. -ing or -ed forms
  • toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
  • tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
  • crazy: Mentally ill; mad
  • bunny: Rabbits
  • snoop: To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
  • marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
  • tic: Involuntary twitching especially in the face
  • zigzag: One of a series of short sharp turns or angles
  • cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
  • ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
  • pong: To smell badly
  • dong: Basic unit of money in Vietnam
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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
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    • bunny

      US /ˈbʌni/

      UK /ˈbʌni/

      • Countable Noun
      • Rabbits
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
      A2
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    • crazy

      US /ˈkrezi/

      UK /'kreɪzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; mad
      • Not being sensible or practical
      • Noun
      • Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
      A2
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    • cuckoo

      US /ˈkuku, ˈkʊku/

      UK /'kʊku:/

      • Noun
      • Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
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    • dangle

      US /ˈdæŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈdæŋgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hang loosely in the air; hold a thing like this
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    • dead giveaway

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An obvious sign or clue that reveals something that is meant to be hidden or kept secret.
      More
    • dong

      US /dɒŋ/

      UK /dɒŋ/

      • Noun
      • Basic unit of money in Vietnam
      C2
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • from side to side

      US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/

      UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/

      • other
      • Moving left and right repeatedly.
      A2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
      A2
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hip

      US /hɪp/

      UK /hɪp/

      • Noun
      • The upper part of Leg
      • Adjective
      • Being stylish and popular
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
      A1
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
      B2
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    • in a row

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
      A1
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
      A1
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    • in the wind

      US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
      B2
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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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    • irregular

      US /ɪˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ɪˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Happening at unequal spaced distances or times
      • Being unusual, unexpected, or not normal
      A2
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    • irregular verbs

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
      B1
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    • kit

      US /kɪt/

      UK /kɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
      B1TOEIC
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    • knot

      US /nɑ:t/

      UK /nɒt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
      • A small group of people or things.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing
      B1
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    • little bit crazy

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly mad or eccentric; somewhat irrational.
      More
    • 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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    • marker

      US /ˈmɑ:rkə(r)/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is easy to recognize or identify
      • Thick pen used for writing, e.g. on boards
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
      A2TOEIC
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
      A2
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • participle

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpl/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpl/

      • Participle
      • Nonfinite form of the verb, e.g. -ing or -ed forms
      C2
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
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    • ping

      US /pɪŋ/

      UK /pɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
      C1
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    • pong

      US /pɔ:ŋ/

      UK /pɒŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To smell badly
      • Noun
      • A very bad smell
      C2
      More
    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
      A2
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
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    • row

      US /roʊ/

      UK /rəʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a boat using oars
      • To argue or quarrel loudly about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud argument or quarrel between people
      • Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
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    • snoop

      US /snup/

      UK /snu:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
      • Countable Noun
      • A private detective
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • tack

      US /tæk/

      UK /tæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction in a sailing boat
      B2
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    • tactic

      US /ˈtæktɪk/

      UK /'tæktɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy
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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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    • teeny

      US /ˈtini/

      UK /'ti:nɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very small
      C2
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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
      A1
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    • tic

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Noun
      • Involuntary twitching especially in the face
      B2
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    • tick

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To function properly or normally
      • (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
      • Countable Noun
      • Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
      • Written mark to show something is correct or done
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • toe

      US /toʊ/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun
      • One of the five parts at the end of your foot
      • Front part of a sock or shoe
      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
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
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    • whiff

      US /hwɪf, wɪf/

      UK /wɪf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Slight smell; weak odor
      C1
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    • zigzag

      US /ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ/

      UK /'zɪɡzæɡ/

      • Noun
      • One of a series of short sharp turns or angles
      B2
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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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