Vocabulary

  • going on: To continue doing something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • bear with me: Be patient with me.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • draw on: To come to its end
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • in terms of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
  • box: A marked area of a baseball field
  • bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
  • dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
  • mom: A slang term for mother
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • sleep: To have enough beds for
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
  • circle: A perfectly round shape
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • rounded: To cause or make a circular or curved shape
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
  • theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
  • sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • designing: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • blank: Showing no emotion or understanding
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • designer: Someone who creates plans to make something
  • cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • pure: Not mixed with anything else
  • joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
  • circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • badge: Material with a pin to show membership in a group
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • oval: Being egg-shaped
  • explorer: Person who travels to places to discover more them
  • dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
  • symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
  • tan: A light brown color
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • thankful: Feeling or showing you are grateful
  • mat: Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • wilderness: Rural area left natural and largely untouched
  • strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • bewilder: To deeply confuse someone emotionally
  • sash: Long wide piece of cloth worn around waist
  • motif: A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
  • unchanged: Not made or become different
  • papa: Another word for father
  • positivity: Tendency to be positive or accepting
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
      B2
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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    • artist

      US /ˈɑrtɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
      A2
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • badge

      US /bædʒ/

      UK /bædʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Material with a pin to show membership in a group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide or mark with a badge.
      B1TOEIC
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • bear with me

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be patient with me.
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    • bewilder

      US /bɪˈwɪldɚ/

      UK /bɪ'wɪldə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deeply confuse someone emotionally
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    • blank

      US /blæŋk/

      UK /blæŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Showing no emotion or understanding
      • Being empty; not filled out; with no writing on it
      • Noun
      • Empty space on a form which you fill in
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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.
      A2
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    • by design

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A2
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    • cave

      US /kev/

      UK /keɪv/

      • Noun
      • Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give in to pressure
      A2
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
      A2
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    • circular

      US /ˈsɜ:rkjələ(r)/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
      • Noun
      • Paper with news, ads, etc. sent round to people
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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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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    • designer

      US /dɪˈzaɪnə/

      UK /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who creates plans to make something
      • Adjective
      • Describing something that has been designed
      A2
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    • director

      US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rektə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Senior person who manages part of an organization
      • Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
      A2TOEIC
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    • dive in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
      A1
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    • draw in

      US /drɔ ɪn/

      UK /drɔ: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attract or entice someone or something.
      • To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
      A1
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    • draw on

      US /drɔ ɑn/

      UK /drɔ: ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come to its end
      • To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
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    • dynamic

      US /daiˈnæmik/

      UK /daɪˈnæmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always active or energetic; getting things done
      B1TOEIC
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    • explorer

      US /ɪkˈsplɔrɚ, -ˈsplor-/

      UK /ɪkˈsplɔ:rə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who travels to places to discover more them
      • A tool or application used for browsing or investigating something.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • 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.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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.
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    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
      A2
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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
      A1
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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
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    • motif

      US /moˈtif/

      UK /məʊ'ti:f/

      • Noun
      • A distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
      B2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • oval

      US /ˈoʊvl/

      UK /ˈəʊvl/

      • Adjective
      • Being egg-shaped
      • Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Egg-shaped object or shape
      • A sports ground e.g. for cricket
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    • papa

      US /ˈpɑpə,pəˈpɑ/

      UK /pə'pɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Another word for father
      B2
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    • positivity

      US /ˌpɒzə'tɪvətɪ/

      UK /ˌpɒzɪ'tɪvɪtɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tendency to be positive or accepting
      • The practice of being or tendency to be positive or optimistic in attitude.
      B2
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
      A2TOEIC
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    • pure

      US /pjʊr/

      UK /pjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not mixed with anything else
      • Being morally good
      A2
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    • sash

      US /sæʃ/

      UK /sæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Long wide piece of cloth worn around waist
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • sheet

      US /ʃit/

      UK /ʃi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
      • Piece of thin flat metal, plastic or glass
      A2
      More
    • square

      US /skwɛr/

      UK /skweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
      • The result of multiplying Length by the width
      • Adjective
      • Being fair or honest
      • Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
      A2TOEIC
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    • strive

      US /straɪv/

      UK /straɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work hard/make effort to achieve something
      B2TOEIC
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    • suck

      US /sʌk/

      UK /sʌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or remove something with great power
      • To attract someone; make someone interested
      B1
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    • symbolize

      US /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'sɪmbəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To represent to show a thing's essential character
      B1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • tan

      US /tæn/

      UK /tæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A light brown color
      • Brown colored skin from being in the sun
      • Transitive Verb
      • To process leather with a tanning agent
      B2
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    • thankful

      US /ˈθæŋkf(ə)l/

      UK /ˈθæŋkfl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or showing you are grateful
      A2
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    • theater

      US /ˈθiətɚ/

      UK /'θɪətə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where plays or movies are seen
      • Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
      A2
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • unchanged

      US /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/

      UK /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒd/

      • Adjective
      • Not made or become different
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    • wilderness

      US /ˈwɪldənɪs/

      UK /'wɪldənəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rural area left natural and largely untouched
      B1
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
      B1
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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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