Vocabulary

  • going on: To continue doing something
  • boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • Every cloud has a silver lining: There is something good in every bad situation.
  • positive side: The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • stay afloat: To have enough money to pay what you owe; to survive financially.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • lost for words: Unable to think of anything to say, especially because you are very surprised, shocked, or impressed.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
  • brew: A beer; a drink of beer
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
  • digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
  • digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  • buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
  • colossal: Being extremely large in size or amount
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • biscuit: A cookie
  • breeze: To act in a confident way; walk, enter confidently
  • kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
  • mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
  • cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
  • sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
  • sweaty: Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
  • land: Region or country
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • indulgent: Allowing children, etc. more pleasure than usual
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • rugged: (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
  • infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • tote: To carry something heavy, with difficulty
  • cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
  • disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • otherworldly: Not belonging to this world; alien; weird
  • dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
  • gorilla: Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
  • neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
  • shorten: To make something, e.g. a skirt, shorter
  • creak: (Of door, etc.) to make a loud squeaking noise
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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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    • awe

      US /ɔ/

      UK /ɔ:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel admiration, respect, or fear
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.
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    • bang

      US /bæŋ/

      UK /bæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike something loudly or forcefully
      • Noun
      • Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
      • A loud noise
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    • biscuit

      US /ˈbɪskɪt/

      UK /ˈbɪskɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cookie
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    • boat ride

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A trip on a boat for pleasure.
      • A journey made on a boat.
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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
      A2
      More
    • breeze

      US /briz/

      UK /bri:z/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act in a confident way; walk, enter confidently
      • Transitive Verb
      • To complete something easily; find success
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    • brew

      US /bru/

      UK /bru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • A beer; a drink of beer
      • A mixture or concoction
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
      • To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
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    • bridge

      US /brɪdʒ/

      UK /brɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Structure built over river, road so you can cross
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a link between; bring together
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    • buzz

      US /bʌz/

      UK /bʌz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low, constant noise like a bee
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    • cave

      US /kev/

      UK /keɪv/

      • Noun
      • Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give in to pressure
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    • cheeky

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
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    • clip

      US /klɪp/

      UK /klɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A metal holder used for keeping things together
      • Brief part of a television show or movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together using a metal pin
      • To cut a small section or piece out from something
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    • colossal

      US /kəˈlɑ:sl/

      UK /kəˈlɒsl/

      • Adjective
      • Being extremely large in size or amount
      • Extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • crack

      US /kræk/

      UK /kræk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • Unexpected and hard hit to the body
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
      • To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
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    • creak

      US /kri:k/

      UK /kri:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of door, etc.) to make a loud squeaking noise
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    • detour

      US /ˈdi:tʊr/

      UK /ˈdi:tʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) go around, as to avoid an accident
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    • devastate

      US /ˈdɛvəˌstet/

      UK /'devəsteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
      • To cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain.
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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
      B2
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    • digestive

      US /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv, dɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈdʒestɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning processes of converting food to energy
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    • disappoint

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˌdɪsə'pɔɪnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      B1
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    • dunk

      US /dʌŋk/

      UK /dʌŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
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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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    • Every cloud has a silver lining

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • There is something good in every bad situation.
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    • fancy

      US /ˈfænsi/

      UK /'fænsɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To want to have or do something; feel like
      • To imagine or suppose that something will happen
      • Adjective
      • Unusual and attractive in design
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
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    • gorilla

      US /ɡəˈrɪlə/

      UK /gəˈrɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
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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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    • indulgent

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing children, etc. more pleasure than usual
      • Characterized by giving in to desire
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    • infuse

      US /ɪnˈfjooz/

      UK /ɪnˈfju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
      • To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
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    • kettle

      US /ˈkɛtl/

      UK /ˈketl/

      • Noun
      • Metal container with spout used for boiling water
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    • landscape

      US /ˈlændˌskep/

      UK /'lændskeɪp/

      • Noun
      • Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
      • Picture of natural scenery in a place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make gardens that improve an area of land
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    • lick

      US /lɪk/

      UK /lɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
      • To defeat (someone) easily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
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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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    • lost for words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unable to think of anything to say, especially because you are very surprised, shocked, or impressed.
      • Not knowing what to say due to a lack of vocabulary or understanding.
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    • mug

      US /mʌɡ/

      UK /mʌɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone to rob them
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    • neon

      US /ˈni:ɑ:n/

      UK /ˈni:ɒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
      B2
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • otherworldly

      US /ˌʌðɚˈwə:ldli/

      UK /'ʌðə'wɜ:ldlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not belonging to this world; alien; weird
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    • phenomenal

      US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

      UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Amazing; remarkable
      • Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • positive side

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The good or beneficial aspect of something, especially something that is generally considered negative.
      • An optimistic or hopeful perspective.
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    • 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
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
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    • rugged

      US /ˈrʌɡɪd/

      UK /ˈrʌgɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
      • Strong in a rough kind of way
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
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    • shorten

      US /ˈʃɔrtn/

      UK /'ʃɔ:tn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something, e.g. a skirt, shorter
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    • sprinkle

      US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

      UK /'sprɪŋkl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw a little water on something
      • To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
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    • stay afloat

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have enough money to pay what you owe; to survive financially.
      More
    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • sweaty

      US /ˈswɛti/

      UK /'swetɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tote

      US /toʊt/

      UK /təʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry something heavy, with difficulty
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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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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