Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • such as: For example; like
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
  • substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
  • English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • severe: Very bad; harsh
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
  • bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • free: Living, happening without being controlled
  • allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
  • month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
  • allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
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    • allergic

      US /əˈlədʒɪk/

      UK /əˈlɜ:dʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or having a reaction to an allergy
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    • allergy

      US /ˈælərdʒi/

      UK /ˈælədʒi/

      • Noun
      • Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • bacteria

      US /bækˈtɪriə/

      UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/

      • Noun (plural)
      • The very small creatures that can cause disease
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • certain foods

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
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    • expose

      US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make visible, without covering or protection
      • To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • immune

      US /ɪˈmjoon/

      UK /ɪˈmju:n/

      • Adjective
      • Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
      • Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
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    • in essence

      US /ɪn ˈɛsəns/

      UK /in ˈesns/

      • Phrase
      • Used to summarize the main point.
      • Relating to the most important aspect of something.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • quiz question

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
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    • severe

      US /səˈvɪr/

      UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; harsh
      • (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
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    • substance

      US /ˈsʌbstəns/

      UK /'sʌbstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Essence of; most basic or central qualities
      • Particular type of material
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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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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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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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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    BBC 6 Minute English January 21, 2016 - Are we afraid of food?

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    Are we becoming too clean for our own good? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating 'Hygiene Hypothesis' and why food allergies are on the rise, perfect for boosting your advanced vocabulary on health and diet!

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