Vocabulary

  • at rest: Not moving or being used.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
  • learning: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • bilingual: Being able to speak two languages well
  • training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
  • stimulating: Arousing activity, interest, or the senses
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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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    • at rest

      US /æt rɛst/

      UK /æt rest/

      • Adjective
      • Not moving or being used.
      • In a state of peace, quiet, or relaxation.
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    • bilingual

      US /baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

      UK /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋgwəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to speak two languages well
      • Noun
      • Person able to use two languages well
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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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    • cognitive

      US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • The process of knowing and remembering
      • Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • leave on

      US /liv ɑn/

      UK /li:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
      • To keep an appliance or light operating.
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    • lie down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
      • Phrase
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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    • quiz question

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      UK

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

      US /rɪˈzɚv/

      UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
      • To not use all of, so you can use it later
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land set aside as for a people
      • Park or area for wildlife to roam free
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • stimulating

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌletɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Arousing activity, interest, or the senses
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • stroke

      US /strok/

      UK /strəʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
      • Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub your hand in a caring way on something
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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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    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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    Ever wondered if speaking more than one language actually makes your brain stronger? This '6 Minute English' episode dives into brain training and how bilingualism can boost your cognitive reserve, plus you'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary along the way!

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