Vocabulary

  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
  • from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • peck at: To strike or pick at something with the beak.
  • carry away: To move or get greatly excited by something
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • such as: For example; like
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • trip out: To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
  • famous: Excellent
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • village: Small town in the country
  • wine: Dark red color
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
  • park: Person's name
  • town: Small city
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • blue: Color of the clear sky
  • pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
  • colour: To change or affect someone's opinion
  • book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
  • island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
  • comical: Funny; that makes you laugh
  • licensed: Allowed to do because you have official permission
  • kilo: 1000g
  • scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
  • parrot: Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
  • fur: Hairy coat of an animal
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
  • accompany: To play music with someone
  • populated: To live in a particular area, as a group
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
  • bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
  • earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • coastal: Concerning the area of sea near land
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • disturbance: Public incident in which some people act badly
  • endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
  • delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
  • discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
  • descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
  • cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
  • voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
  • unreal: Seeming strange or imaginary
  • juvenile: Concerning young people or children
  • uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
  • scenic: Having beautiful scenery
  • renowned: Widely known and esteemed
  • devastation: Act of ruining or destroying something
  • refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
  • comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
  • coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
  • inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
  • marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
  • alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
  • freshwater: Water that is not salty
  • sperm: Cell produced by men and needed for reproduction
  • drilling: Act of making a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
  • peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
  • caldera: Large crater caused by the explosion of a volcano
  • peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
  • excursion: Short trip or outing to some place
  • inlet: Water protruding into land, e.g. a bay
  • flora: Group of all plants that grow in a particular area
  • turquoise: Color that is a combination of green and blue
  • endemic: Natural to or typical of a specific place/people
  • limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
  • platter: Large plate that holds several types of food
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    • accompany

      US /əˈkʌmpəni, əˈkʌmpni/

      UK /ə'kʌmpənɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To play music with someone
      • To travel with someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • alpine

      US /ˈælˌpaɪn/

      UK /ˈælpaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
      B2
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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.
      A1
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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.
      C2
      More
    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • bay

      US /be/

      UK /beɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
      • A compartment or recess in a building.
      • Adjective
      • Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
      • Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
      B1
      More
    • caldera

      US /kɒlˈdɪərə/

      UK /kɒlˈdeərə/

      • Noun
      • Large crater caused by the explosion of a volcano
      C2
      More
    • carry away

      US /ˈkæri əˈwe/

      UK /ˈkæri əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move or get greatly excited by something
      • To walk away with something (often in your hand)
      A1
      More
    • cheeky

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
      B1
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
      A2TOEIC
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    • coastal

      US /ˈkoʊstl/

      UK /ˈkəʊstl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the area of sea near land
      A2
      More
    • coastline

      US /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

      UK /ˈkəʊstlaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Area of sea alongside the land in an area
      C1
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    • comeback

      US /ˈkʌmˌbæk/

      UK /ˈkʌmbæk/

      • Noun
      • A clever or witty retort or reply
      • Return of a celebrity to their previous success
      B2
      More
    • comical

      US /ˈkɑ:mɪkl/

      UK /ˈkɒmɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Funny; that makes you laugh
      B1
      More
    • delicacy

      US /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/

      UK /ˈdelɪkəsi/

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

      US /dɪˈsɛnd/

      UK /dɪˈsend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
      B1
      More
    • devastation

      US /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of ruining or destroying something
      • A feeling of being extremely shocked and sad.
      B1
      More
    • discourage

      US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/

      UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
      • To try to prevent something from happening
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • disturbance

      US /dɪˈstɚbəns/

      UK /dɪˈstɜ:bəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public incident in which some people act badly
      • Being disturbed; something that causes disruption
      A2
      More
    • drilling

      US /'drɪlɪŋ/

      UK /'drɪlɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
      • To put a hole in something by using a drill
      B1
      More
    • drive away

      US /draɪv əˈwe/

      UK /draiv əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave in a vehicle.
      • To force someone to leave or stay away.
      A2
      More
    • endanger

      US /ɛnˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /ɪn'deɪndʒə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
      B1
      More
    • endemic

      US /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /enˈdemɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Natural to or typical of a specific place/people
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • excursion

      US /ɪkˈskɚʒən/

      UK /iksˈkə:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short trip or outing to some place
      B2
      More
    • flora

      US /'flɔ:rə/

      UK /'flɔ:rə/

      • Noun
      • Group of all plants that grow in a particular area
      B2
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    • freshwater

      US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /'freʃwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Water that is not salty
      B2
      More
    • from top to bottom

      US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/

      • other
      • Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
      B1
      More
    • fur

      US /fɚ/

      UK /fɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hairy coat of an animal
      • Clothing item made with animal fur
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply strips of wood or metal to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface.
      B1
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
      More
    • in the running

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
      More
    • inhabit

      US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in a certain area or place
      B1TOEIC
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    • inlet

      US /ˈɪnˌlɛt/

      UK /'ɪnlet/

      • Noun
      • Water protruding into land, e.g. a bay
      B2
      More
    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
      A2TOEIC
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    • juvenile

      US /ˈdʒuvəˌnaɪl, -nəl/

      UK /ˈdʒu:vənaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning young people or children
      • Noun
      • Someone who is young; a child
      B2
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    • kilo

      US /ˈkilo/

      UK /'ki:ləʊ/

      • Noun
      • 1000g
      A2
      More
    • licensed

      US /ˈlaɪsn:st/

      UK /ˈlaɪsnst/

      • Adjective
      • Allowed to do because you have official permission
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      B1
      More
    • limestone

      US /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

      UK /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
      B2
      More
    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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    • marine

      US /məˈrin/

      UK /mə'ri:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
      • Adjective
      • Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
      • Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
      B1
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    • move back

      US /muv bæk/

      UK /mu:v bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retreat or withdraw from a position.
      • To reposition or shift something to a previous location.
      A2
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    • not limited to

      US /nɑt ˈlɪmɪtɪd tu/

      UK /nɔt ˈlimitid tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
      A1
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    • ocean

      US /ˈoʃən/

      UK /'əʊʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Large body of salt water; a large sea
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
      A1
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
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    • pair

      US /per/

      UK /peə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
      • Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put two things or people together
      A2TOEIC
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    • parrot

      US /ˈperət/

      UK /'pærət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To repeat someone's words without thought
      B1
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    • peck

      US /pɛk/

      UK /pek/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike sharply at something with the beak
      B2
      More
    • peck at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike or pick at something with the beak.
      • To nag or criticize someone constantly about trivial matters.
      More
    • peninsula

      US /pəˈnɪnsjələ, -sələ/

      UK /pə'nɪnsjələ/

      • Noun
      • Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
      B2
      More
    • platter

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Large plate that holds several types of food
      C1
      More
    • populated

      US /'pɒpjʊleɪtɪd/

      UK /'pɒpjʊleɪtɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in a particular area, as a group
      A2
      More
    • refuge

      US /ˈrɛfjudʒ/

      UK /'refju:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Somewhere you can find safety or hide
      B2
      More
    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
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    • renowned

      US /rɪˈnaʊnd/

      UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • Widely known and esteemed
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • scenery

      US /ˈsinəri/

      UK /'si:nərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stage props during a play; a country view
      • Natural views of an area
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • scenic

      US /ˈsinɪk/

      UK /ˈsi:nɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having beautiful scenery
      A2
      More
    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • spectacular

      US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/

      UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Impressive or out of the ordinary
      • Noun
      • A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
      B1
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    • sperm

      US /spə:m/

      UK /spɜ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cell produced by men and needed for reproduction
      C2
      More
    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
      A2
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
      More
    • trip out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
      • To be very surprised, amazed, or excited.
      A1
      More
    • turquoise

      US /ˈtɜ:rkwɔɪz/

      UK /ˈtɜ:kwɔɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Color that is a combination of green and blue
      • Blue or bluish green stone often used in jewelry
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • uncommon

      US /ʌnˈkɑ:mən/

      UK /ʌnˈkɒmən/

      • Adjective
      • Not typical; not normal; unusual
      B1
      More
    • unreal

      US /ʌnˈriəl, -ˈril/

      UK /ʌnˈri:əl, -ˈri:l/

      • Adjective
      • Seeming strange or imaginary
      A2
      More
    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
      A2
      More
    • voyage

      US /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɔɪɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Long journey to a distant or unknown place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take a sea journey to a different or new place
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • whale

      US /hwel, wel/

      UK /weɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
      • To hunt and catch whales
      • Countable Noun
      • a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
      B1
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    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
      A2
      More
    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
      A2
      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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    New Zealand South Island road trips: Kaikoura, Punakaiki, Otago, Mackenzie Basin, Akaroa

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