Vocabulary

  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • tear up: To cause someone much grief
  • shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
  • odds and ends: Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • bubble up: To rise to the surface in bubbles.
  • have to: Must do
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • cooking: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
  • salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • hot: Angry or excited
  • finely: Done with great skill; high in quality
  • farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
  • omelette: An egg mixture cooked until just set
  • fry: To cook something in fat or oil
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • lovely: Attractive or beautiful
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • fork: To divide or separate into two branches
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
  • pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • fold: To bend one part of something against another
  • beautifully: Having dome something well
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • silky: Having a smooth texture and shiny appearance
  • lip: Edge of a hole or container
  • contain: To keep something from spreading
  • aim: Act of pointing something at a target
  • lightly: In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
  • bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
  • tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • delicate: Easily broken or damaged
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • slightly: Only a little
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • knob: Handle or protrusion on furniture or a door
  • equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • humble: Being lower in quality or status
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • overcook: To spoil a food by cooking it for too long
  • moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
  • overcooked: To spoil a food by cooking it for too long
  • pinch: A very small amount of something
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • risotto: Rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with cheese
  • clove: Strongly flavored spice
  • oyster: An edible marine mollusk
  • moist: Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
  • drizzle: Light rain
  • parsley: Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
  • thyme: Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • aim

      US /em/

      UK /eɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of pointing something at a target
      • Purpose or goal
      • Transitive Verb
      • To point something at a target
      • To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
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    • bitter

      US /ˈbɪtɚ/

      UK /'bɪtə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling angry and sad over something
      • Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee)
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • bubble up

      US /ˈbʌbəl ʌp/

      UK /ˈbʌbl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rise to the surface in bubbles.
      • To emerge or intensify, especially a feeling or emotion.
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    • butter

      US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌt.ə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread butter on bread
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
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    • clove

      US /klov/

      UK /kləuv/

      • Noun
      • Strongly flavored spice
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    • contain

      US /kənˈten/

      UK /kənˈteɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep something from spreading
      • To hold something inside something else
      A2
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
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    • cut into

      US /kʌt ˈɪntu/

      UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
      • To interrupt someone who is speaking.
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    • delicate

      US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

      UK /'delɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken or damaged
      • Finely made, with great care
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    • drizzle

      US /'drɪzl/

      UK /ˈdrɪzl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light rain
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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
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    • equivalent

      US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Equal to something in value, use or meaning
      • Having the same meaning or significance.
      • Noun
      • Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
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    • finely

      US /ˈfaɪnl:ɪ/

      UK /ˈfaɪnli/

      • Adverb
      • Done with great skill; high in quality
      • In a delicate or refined manner; into small pieces.
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
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    • fold

      US /fold/

      UK /fəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bend one part of something against another
      • (Of business) to fail or close down
      • Countable Noun
      • Pen where sheep are kept
      • Group of people who have a common belief
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    • fork

      US /fɔ:rk/

      UK /fɔ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To divide or separate into two branches
      • Noun
      • Place where a road, tree divides into two branches
      • Tool with 4-5 points for eating or digging
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    • fry

      US /fraɪ/

      UK /fraɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook something in fat or oil
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
      A2
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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 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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    • get it on

      US /ɡɛt ɪt ɑn/

      UK /ɡet it ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing what you say you will do
      • To start something.
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    • go in with

      US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu in wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
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    • humble

      US /ˈhʌmbəl/

      UK /'hʌmbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being lower in quality or status
      • Not proud/arrogant; of low status
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel less proud or confident
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
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    • 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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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • knob

      US /nɑ:b/

      UK /nɒb/

      • Countable Noun
      • Handle or protrusion on furniture or a door
      C2
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
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    • lightly

      US /ˈlaɪtli/

      UK /ˈlaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
      • With only a small amount of something
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    • lip

      US /lɪp/

      UK /lɪp/

      • Noun
      • Edge of a hole or container
      • Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
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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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    • mixture

      US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something made by combining two or more things
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    • moist

      US /mɔɪst/

      UK /mɔɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
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    • moisture

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

      UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small amount of wetness that can be felt
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    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
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    • odds and ends

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Various items too small or unimportant to be worth itemizing.
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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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    • omelette

      US /ˈɑməlɪt, ˈɑmlɪt/

      UK /'ɒmlət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An egg mixture cooked until just set
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • overcooked

      US /ˌoʊvə'kʊkt/

      UK /əʊvə'kʊkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To spoil a food by cooking it for too long
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    • oyster

      US /ˈɔɪstɚ/

      UK /'ɔɪstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • An edible marine mollusk
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    • pan

      US /pæn/

      UK /pæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow an object being filmed with a camera
      • To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Open metal container used for cooking
      • Steel drum
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    • parsley

      US /ˈpɑ:rsli/

      UK /ˈpɑ:sli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
      B2
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    • pepper

      US /ˈpɛpɚ/

      UK /ˈpepə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
      • Hard covering of berries used as spices
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread around randomly, as with bullets
      • To sprinkle or season with pepper.
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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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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • risotto

      US /rɪˈsɔ:toʊ/

      UK /rɪˈzɒtəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with cheese
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    • salt

      US /sɔlt/

      UK /sɔ:lt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural white crystal used to flavor food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
      • To add salt to ice in order to melt it
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • shapes and sizes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
      B1
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    • silky

      US /ˈsɪlki/

      UK /'sɪlkɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having a smooth texture and shiny appearance
      B1
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    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
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    • squeeze

      US /skwiz/

      UK /skwi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
      • Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force or threaten someone to give you something
      • To strongly compress something to get liquid out
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • tear

      US /tɛr/

      UK /teə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drop of salty water from the eye
      • Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
      A2
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    • tear up

      US /ˈteɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone much grief
      • To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
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    • thyme

      US /taɪm/

      UK /taɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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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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    • 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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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • wipe

      US /waɪp/

      UK /waɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean or dry something with a cloth
      • To spread a liquid on something
      • Noun
      • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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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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