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  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • stand out
  • at least: As a minimum
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • have to: Must do
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • check out
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • sum up
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • work out
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • extended period: A long duration of time.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • in form: In good physical condition; fit.
  • round off: To change from a fraction to nearest whole number
  • to a T: Exactly, perfectly fitting or accurate.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • compelling: To force someone to do something
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • movement: Part of a piece of classical music
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • vitality: Quality of having energy and life
  • chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
  • expansive: Talkative; speaking freely
  • finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
  • brass: Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
  • repress: To keep (emotions) under control; restrict
  • climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
  • expressive: Clearly or with passion
  • deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
  • violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
  • classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
  • exposition: Public event to display different products
  • onwards: Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
  • accompaniment: Music played to support a person singing
  • solo: Being performed or done alone
  • cello: Second largest member of the violin family
  • sonata: Instrumental musical composition
  • orchestral: Written for an orchestra
  • fledge: (Of a young bird) to become capable of flight
  • concerto: Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
  • messiah: Expected king and savior of the Jewish people
  • aria: Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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    • accompaniment

      US /əˈkʌmpənimənt, əˈkʌmpni-/

      UK /əˈkʌmpənimənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Music played to support a person singing
      • Something that complements or goes well with food or drink.
      B1
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    • alternate

      US /ˈɔ:ltərnət/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nət/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To follow one thing after another repeatedly
      B2TOEIC
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    • aria

      US /'ɑ:rɪr/

      UK /'ɑ:rɪə/

      • Noun
      • Song for one of the main singers in an opera
      C1TOEIC
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
      A1
      More
    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C2
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
      More
    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
      B1
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    • brass

      US /bræs/

      UK /brɑ:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
      • The section of a band playing trumpets, horn etc.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Musical instruments such as trumpet or trombone
      • Shiny objects made of a golden metal
      B1TOEIC
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
      A2
      More
    • cello

      US /ˈtʃɛlo/

      UK /'tʃeləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Second largest member of the violin family
      B1
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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
      A1
      More
    • chorus

      US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/

      UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a song that is repeated
      • Something spoken together by many people or birds
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak or sing together at one time
      B2
      More
    • classical

      US /ˈklæsɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklæsɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
      • (Of music) serious and traditional in form
      B1
      More
    • climax

      US /ˈklaɪˌmæks/

      UK /ˈklaɪmæks/

      • Noun
      • Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the most intense and exciting part
      B2
      More
    • compelling

      US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

      UK /kəmˈpelɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to do something
      • Adjective
      • Making you do, believe something; persuasive
      B1
      More
    • concerto

      US /kənˈtʃɛrto/

      UK /kən'tʃɜ:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
      B2
      More
    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
      A2
      More
    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
      A2
      More
    • deepen

      US /ˈdipən/

      UK /'di:pən/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become louder, lower or greater in degree
      B1
      More
    • delicacy

      US /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

      UK /ˈdelɪkəsi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something pleasing because of its good taste
      • State of being easily damaged
      B2TOEIC
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • distraction

      US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something drawing your attention away from
      • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
      B2
      More
    • expansive

      US /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Talkative; speaking freely
      B2
      More
    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • exposition

      US /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

      UK /ˌekspəˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public event to display different products
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving a detailed and clear explanation
      B2
      More
    • expressive

      US /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly or with passion
      B1
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    • extended period

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A long duration of time.
      • A significant duration in history.
      B2
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • finale

      US /fɪˈnæli/

      UK /fɪˈnɑ:li/

      • Noun
      • Last part of a musical piece or performance
      B2
      More
    • fledge

      US /flɛdʒ/

      UK /fledʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a young bird) to become capable of flight
      C1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • give out

      US /ɡɪv aʊt/

      UK /ɡiv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be used up; have nothing left; fail
      • To publicly state something
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • imitate

      US /ˈɪmɪˌtet/

      UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act, speak like someone or something else
      B2
      More
    • in form

      US /ɪn fɔrm/

      UK /in fɔ:m/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Performing at a high level; doing well.
      • Phrase
      • In the correct or prescribed format.
      A1
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
      A2TOEIC
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      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
      A1
      More
    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
      A2
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    • messiah

      US /məˈsaɪə/

      UK /mə'saɪə/

      • Proper Noun
      • Expected king and savior of the Jewish people
      B2
      More
    • movement

      US /ˈmuvmənt/

      UK /ˈmu:vmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a piece of classical music
      • Group with a shared interest or goal
      A2
      More
    • onwards

      US /ˈɑ:nwərdz/

      UK /ˈɒnwədz/

      • Adverb
      • Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
      B1
      More
    • opposition

      US /ˌɑ:pəˈzɪʃn/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
      • Group that you are fighting or competing against
      B1
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    • orchestra

      US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/

      UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group who perform instrumental music
      • Seating area in a theater close to the stage
      B1
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    • orchestral

      US /ˈɔrkɪstrəl, -ˌkɛstrəl/

      UK /ɔ:ˈkestrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Written for an orchestra
      B1
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
      A1
      More
    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
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    • repress

      US /rɪˈprɛs/

      UK /rɪ'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep (emotions) under control; restrict
      B2
      More
    • resolution

      US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • End part of a story resolving the conflict
      • Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
      C2
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    • round off

      US /raʊnd ɔf/

      UK /raund ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change from a fraction to nearest whole number
      • To complete something in a pleasant way.
      A1
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
      More
    • solo

      US /ˈsoʊloʊ/

      UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being performed or done alone
      • Noun
      • Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
      B1
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    • sonata

      US /səˈnɑtə/

      UK /səˈnɑ:tə/

      • Noun
      • Instrumental musical composition
      B2
      More
    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
      A1
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • sum up

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To state the main points of (something) in a concise way.
      A2
      More
    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
      More
    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
      A2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • thrust

      US /θrʌst/

      UK /θrʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
      • To push someone or something with great strength
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of (e.g. a knife) towards someone
      • Primary purpose or meaning of something
      B2
      More
    • to a T

      US /tə ə ti/

      UK /tə ə ti:/

      • other
      • Exactly, perfectly fitting or accurate.
      B2
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
      A2
      More
    • violin

      US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      • Noun
      • Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
      B1
      More
    • vitality

      US /vaɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /vaɪˈtæləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of having energy and life
      • The capacity to live and develop; the power of survival or continuance.
      B1
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
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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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