Vocabulary

  • such as: For example; like
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
  • smash up: To violently destroy or break something into pieces.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
  • novel experience: A new and unusual experience.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
  • time of your life: An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • mellow out: To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
  • alternative: Something different you can choose
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • rage: Strong or violent anger
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • numerous: Existing in large numbers
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
  • relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • stressful: Worrying; causing tension
  • aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
  • shatter: To break into small pieces
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • smash: Accident involving vehicles
  • philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
  • pure: Not mixed with anything else
  • mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
  • kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • dispel: To make fear, an idea etc. go away
  • repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
  • psychiatrist: Doctor who treats psychological disorders
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • let: To allow someone to do something
  • primal: Existing from the beginning of known time
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • long: Person's name
  • demolition: Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
  • purification: Act of removing unwanted substances
  • neurologist: Doctor specializing in the nervous system
  • psychoanalysis: Analysis of the mind or mental state
  • civilize: To teach people how to behave properly
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    • aggression

      US /əˈɡrɛʃən/

      UK /əˈgreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • alternative

      US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something different you can choose
      • Adjective
      • A different choice
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • attract

      US /əˈtrækt/

      UK /ə'trækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something move closer using magnetic force
      • To make someone notice and become interested in
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    • civilize

      US /ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/

      UK /ˈsɪvəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach people how to behave properly
      B2
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    • competitive

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
      B1
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    • cure

      US /kjʊr/

      UK /kjʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that solves a problem or makes it better
      • Medical treatment making a sick person healthy
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix or improve a problem
      • To make someone healthy or make a disease go away
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    • demolition

      US /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən, ˌdimə-/

      UK /ˌdemə'lɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
      B2
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
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    • destructive

      US /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

      UK /dɪ'strʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a very large amount of damage
      • Tending to demolish or tear down; negative; unhelpful.
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    • dispel

      US /dɪˈspɛl/

      UK /dɪ'spel/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make fear, an idea etc. go away
      • To remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary.
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
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    • ecosystem

      US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/

      UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Types of plants and animals in an specific area
      • A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
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    • fancy

      US /ˈfænsi/

      UK /'fænsɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To want to have or do something; feel like
      • To imagine or suppose that something will happen
      • Adjective
      • Unusual and attractive in design
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    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • gear up

      US /ɡɪr ʌp/

      UK /ɡiə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare for an activity or event.
      • To equip oneself with necessary gear or equipment.
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
      A1
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
      C1
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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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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    • intense

      US /ɪnˈtɛns/

      UK /ɪn'tens/

      • Adjective
      • Very strong, great or extreme in degree
      • Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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    • junk

      US /dʒʌŋk/

      UK /dʒʌŋk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something that is old, useless, or has no value
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get rid of something because it has no value
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    • kick

      US /kɪk/

      UK /kɪk/

      • Noun
      • Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or move something with the foot
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    • mellow

      US /ˈmɛlo/

      UK /'meləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being completely relaxed and calm
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    • mellow out

      US /ˈmɛlo aʊt/

      UK /ˈmeləu aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
      A1
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    • neurologist

      US /nʊˈrɑ:lədʒɪst/

      UK /njʊəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

      • Noun
      • Doctor specializing in the nervous system
      B2
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • novel experience

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A new and unusual experience.
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    • numerous

      US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/

      UK /ˈnju:mərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in large numbers
      • Consisting of many things or people.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • philosopher

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/

      UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person studying the meaning of truth and life
      • A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
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    • primal

      US /ˈpraɪməl/

      UK /ˈpraɪml/

      • Adjective
      • Existing from the beginning of known time
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    • psychiatrist

      US /saɪ'kaɪətrɪst/

      UK /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Doctor who treats psychological disorders
      • Doctor who treats psychological disorders
      B2
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    • psychoanalysis

      US /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæləsɪs/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Analysis of the mind or mental state
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Method for helping mental problems; therapy
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    • pure

      US /pjʊr/

      UK /pjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not mixed with anything else
      • Being morally good
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    • purification

      US /ˌpjʊrəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌpjʊərɪfɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of removing unwanted substances
      • Ceremonial cleansing from sin
      B2
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    • rage

      US /reɪdʒ/

      UK /reɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong or violent anger
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act or speak with strong or violent anger
      • To move violently, like a storm
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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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    • repeatedly

      US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • (Said, done) many times; over and over
      B2
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    • run of the mill

      US /rʌn əv ðə mɪl/

      UK /rʌn əv ðə mɪl/

      • other
      • Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
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    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
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    • shatter

      US /ˈʃætɚ/

      UK /'ʃætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into small pieces
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    • smash

      US /smæʃ/

      UK /smæʃ/

      • Noun
      • Accident involving vehicles
      • Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into pieces
      • To defeat someone completely
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    • smash up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To violently destroy or break something into pieces.
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • stressful

      US /ˈstrɛsfəl/

      UK /ˈstresfl/

      • Adjective
      • Worrying; causing tension
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • tension

      US /ˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /'tenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
      • Degree to which something is stretched tight
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    • thrive

      US /θraɪv/

      UK /θraɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become healthy or successful
      • To grow or develop well; to flourish.
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    • time of your life

      US /ˈtaɪm əv jʊr ˈlaɪf/

      UK /ˈtaim əv jɔ: ˈlaif/

      • other
      • An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
      B2
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    • 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.
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • upper body

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do something
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
      A2TOEIC
      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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