Vocabulary

  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • text back: To reply to a text message.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • trim down: To reduce in size or amount, especially body weight.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
  • screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
  • section: A part of a whole
  • cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
  • emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • garage: Place for keeping a car
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
  • trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
  • sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • fill: To make something full
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • originally: At first; in the beginning
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
  • casually: In an unconcerned manner
  • zest: Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
  • metro: Underground railway or subway
  • toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
  • neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
  • super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
  • hammock: Bed made of fabric, slung between two points
  • scaffold: To build on previous information or knowledge
  • blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
  • cameraman: Man who operates movie cameras as a job
  • tatami: Japanese floor matting
  • emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • architect

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/

      • Noun
      • Person who designs and advises on buildings
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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
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    • blare

      US /bler/

      UK /bleə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • cabinet

      US /ˈkæbənɪt/

      UK /ˈkæbɪnət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
      • Group of advisors to a leader of a government
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
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    • cameraman

      US /ˈkæmərəˌmæn, ˈkæmrə-/

      UK /ˈkæmrəmæn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who operates movie cameras as a job
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    • casually

      US /ˈkæʒjʊəlɪ/

      UK /'kæʒʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an unconcerned manner
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • echo

      US /'ekoʊ/

      UK /'ekəʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
      • (Of a sound) to be repeated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
      • A repetition of events or circumstances
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    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
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    • emergency

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden event needing an immediate action
      • A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
      • Adjective
      • Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
      • Designed for use in an emergency.
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    • emmy

      US /ˈɛmi/

      UK /ˈemi/

      • Proper Noun
      • Annual award for achievements in US TV
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the main

      US /fɚ ðə meɪn/

      UK /fə ðə meɪn/

      • other
      • Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
      C2
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    • garage

      US /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/

      UK /'ɡærɑ:ʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Place for keeping a car
      • A place where vehicles are repaired.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A style of rock music characterized by a raw, energetic sound, often associated with amateur bands practicing in garages.
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • glue

      US /ɡlu/

      UK /ɡlu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sticky substance used for joining things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or affix things with glue or paste
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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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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    • hammock

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Bed made of fabric, slung between two points
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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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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • 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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    • metro

      US /ˈmetroʊ/

      UK /ˈmetrəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Underground railway or subway
      B2
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    • neon

      US /ˈni:ɑ:n/

      UK /ˈni:ɒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
      B2
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    • nighttime

      US /'naɪtˌtaɪm/

      UK /'naɪttaɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time after sunset and before sunrise
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • order in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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    • originally

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; in the beginning
      • In a new and unique manner
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    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • scaffold

      US /ˈskæfəld, -ˌold/

      UK /'skæfəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To build on previous information or knowledge
      • Countable Noun
      • Temporary supporting platform outside buildings
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    • screw

      US /skru/

      UK /skru:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cheat someone, as out of money/property
      • To close something by turning it into place
      • Countable Noun
      • Long metal nail with a spiral thread
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • sticky

      US /ˈstɪki/

      UK /ˈstɪki/

      • Adjective
      • Easy to adhere or stick to other things
      • (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
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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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    • stumble

      US /ˈstʌmbəl/

      UK /'stʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
      • Act of tripping and almost falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
      • To trip and almost fall
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    • super

      US /ˈsupɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
      A2
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    • suspicious

      US /səˈspɪʃəs/

      UK /səˈspɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Doubtful about someone's honesty
      • Feeling that something is wrong; causing suspicion
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    • tatami

      US /tə'tɑ:mɪ/

      UK /təˈtɑ:mi/

      • Noun
      • Japanese floor matting
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    • text back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to a text message.
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    • threaten

      US /ˈθrɛtn/

      UK /ˈθretn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
      • To say you may harm or hurt someone
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    • toilet

      US /'tɔɪlət/

      UK /ˈtɔɪlət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
      • A fixture in a bathroom used for urination and defecation.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wash and take care of your body
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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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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • trim

      US /trɪm/

      UK /trɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
      B2
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    • trim down

      US /trɪm daʊn/

      UK /trim daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce in size or amount, especially body weight.
      • To reduce or cut back on expenses or costs.
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    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
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    • zest

      US /zɛst/

      UK /zest/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
      • Noun
      • Outer peel of lemon, orange etc. added to food
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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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