Vocabulary

  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • on the mat: Located on the wrestling mat; in a wrestling match.
  • upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • between the ears: Refers to the brain or intellectual ability.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • outer edge: The external boundary or periphery of something.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • cross legged: In a position with the legs crossed.
  • have to: Must do
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • drawing: To attract attention to someone or something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • sit: To take an exam
  • tall: High in height
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
  • open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • swimming: To move through water by moving parts of the body
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • leg: Part of the body from the hips down
  • deep: Complex and important
  • slowly: In an unhurried or not speedy manner
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
  • neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • sky: The place where we see clouds above us
  • mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
  • wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • breathing: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • forehead: Area of the face above the eyes
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
  • elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
  • gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
  • actively: Doing things to achieve a specific goal
  • outer: Far away
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • stiffness: Firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
  • externally: On or from the outside
  • bowing: To (cause to) curve or bend
  • palm: Inner area of a person's hand
  • mat: Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
  • posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
  • satisfied: To make someone happy because they got their wish
  • therapeutic: Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
  • crave: To have a very strong desire for something
  • exhale: To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
  • inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
  • center: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
  • pelvic: Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
  • sternum: The breastbone
  • pelvis: Bone joining the hip to Back and legs
  • leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • buttock: Fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
  • mindfully: In a careful deliberate manner
  • tabletop: Top horizontal work surface of a table
  • cobra: Deadly snake known for its hooded head
  • limp: Being soft, not hard, not rigid
  • naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
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    • actively

      US /'æktɪvlɪ/

      UK /'æktɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Doing things to achieve a specific goal
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
      A2
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
      A1
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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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    • belly

      US /ˈbɛli/

      UK /'belɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Middle part of the body; the stomach
      • A bulging or rounded part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expand outward; swell
      • To swell like a balloon
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    • between the ears

      US /bɪˈtwin ði ˈɪɚz/

      UK /bɪˈtwi:n ði ˈɪəz/

      • other
      • Refers to the brain or intellectual ability.
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    • body

      US /ˈbɑdi/

      UK /ˈbɒdi/

      • Noun
      • The physical structure of a person or animal.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The main or central part of something.
      • The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
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    • bowing

      US /'boʊɪŋ/

      UK /'bəʊɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) curve or bend
      • To bend forward at waist in order to show respect
      A2
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
      A2
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • breathing

      US /ˈbriðɪŋ/

      UK /ˈbri:ðɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of inhaling and exhaling air.
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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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    • buttock

      US /ˈbʌtək/

      UK /ˈbʌtək/

      • Noun
      • Fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
      B2
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    • cobra

      US /ˈkoʊbrə/

      UK /ˈkəʊbrə/

      • Noun
      • Deadly snake known for its hooded head
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • come on to

      US /kʌm ɑn tu/

      UK /kʌm ɔn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a sexual advance towards someone.
      A1
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • crave

      US /krev/

      UK /kreɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
      B2
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    • cross legged

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a position with the legs crossed.
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • elbow

      US /ˈɛlˌbo/

      UK /'elbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Middle part of the arm, which bends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push another person with the side of your arm
      B2
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    • exhale

      US /ɛksˈhel,ɛkˈhel/

      UK /eksˈheɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out the air or smoke in your lungs
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
      A2TOEIC
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    • externally

      US /ɪkˈstə:nl:ɪ/

      UK /ɪk'stɜ:nəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • On or from the outside
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    • forehead

      US /ˈfɔ:rhed/

      UK /ˈfɔ:hed/

      • Noun
      • Area of the face above the eyes
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    • gently

      US /ˈdʒentli/

      UK /ˈdʒentli/

      • Adverb
      • In a mild, careful, and soft manner
      A2
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • inhale

      US /ɪnˈhel/

      UK /ɪnˈheɪl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To breathe in something like air or smoke
      • To eat or drink something extremely fast
      B2
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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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    • 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.
      A2
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    • leverage

      US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/

      UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage which gives you influence or power
      • An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an advantage which gives you influence
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    • limp

      US /lɪmp/

      UK /lɪmp/

      • Adjective
      • Being soft, not hard, not rigid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk an awkward, slow way due to injured leg
      B2TOEIC
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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
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    • mat

      US /mæt/

      UK /mæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
      • Piece of material put on table, etc. to protect it
      B1
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • mindful

      US /ˈmaɪndfəl/

      UK /ˈmaɪndfl/

      • Adjective
      • Bearing in mind; attentive to
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    • naval

      US /ˈnevəl/

      UK /ˈneɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a navy or ships used in war
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    • neck

      US /nɛk/

      UK /nek/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of the body joining the head and the body
      • Opening of a piece of clothing for your head
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Lovers) to play affectionately; kissing
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on the mat

      US /ɑn ði mæt/

      UK /ɔn ðə mæt/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the wrestling mat; in a wrestling match.
      • Located on an exercise or yoga mat.
      • Idiom
      • Being reprimanded or scolded; facing disciplinary action.
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    • 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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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
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    • outer edge

      US /ˈaʊtɚ ɛdʒ/

      UK /ˈautə edʒ/

      • Noun
      • The external boundary or periphery of something.
      • The part of a skate blade farthest from the foot.
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    • palm

      US /pɑ:m/

      UK /pɑ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Inner area of a person's hand
      • Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something in your hand
      • To push someone way with your hand
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    • pelvic

      US /ˈpɛlvɪk/

      UK /'pelvɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of the bone joining the hip to the back and legs
      B2
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    • pelvis

      US /ˈpɛlvɪs/

      UK /'pelvɪs/

      • Noun
      • Bone joining the hip to Back and legs
      B2
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    • pose

      US /poʊz/

      UK /pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
      • To suggest an idea, question or solution
      • Noun
      • False behavior to gain respect or liking
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    • posture

      US /ˈpɑstʃɚ/

      UK /'pɒstʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
      • The position of the body when standing or sitting
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be insincere in order to gain favor
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • relief

      US /rɪˈlif/

      UK /rɪˈli:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
      • Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
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    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • satisfied

      US /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/

      UK /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone happy because they got their wish
      • To do what is required in order to finish
      • Adjective
      • Happy because you got what you wanted; content
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • shoulder

      US /ˈʃoldɚ/

      UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
      • Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry something around your neck
      • To push something using the top part of your arm
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
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    • sky

      US /skaɪ/

      UK /skaɪ/

      • Noun
      • The place where we see clouds above us
      A2
      More
    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
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    • stiffness

      US /ˈstɪfnɪs/

      UK /stɪfnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
      C2
      More
    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
      A2TOEIC
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    • tabletop

      US /ˈtebəlˌtɑp/

      UK /ˈteɪbltɒp/

      • Noun
      • Top horizontal work surface of a table
      C2
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    • tent

      US /tɛnt/

      UK /tent/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
      B1
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    • therapeutic

      US /ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/

      UK /ˌθerəˈpju:tɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Intended to make things (e.g. illness) better
      B2
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
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    • upper

      US /ˈʌpɚ/

      UK /ˈʌpə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drug that improves mood or increases energy
      • Something happy or encouraging
      • Adjective
      • Located above others of the same kind
      • Being the northern part of a region
      B1
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    • upper body

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
      A1
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      B2
      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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    Feeling that upper back tension? This gentle yoga sequence with Yoga With Adriene is your perfect antidote, focusing on simple stretches and breath awareness to release tightness. You'll pick up practical phrases for relaxation and learn easy sentence structures perfect for daily practice!

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