Vocabulary

  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • check out
  • dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
  • cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • beat to: To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • pop in: To visit someone briefly.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • break up
  • fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • tuck in: To start to eat a meal
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
  • fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • add: To include as well
  • variation: Something almost the same as another but different
  • tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • fry: To cook something in fat or oil
  • childhood: The time when you are a child
  • powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
  • Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
  • spatula: Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
  • ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
  • drizzle: Light rain
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • colour: To change or affect someone's opinion
  • size: How big or small a thing is
  • mouthful: Something difficult to pronounce
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
  • rice: Person's name
  • curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
  • plump: Large and round; slightly fat, in a pleasant way
  • teaspoon: Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
  • soften: To make more sympathetic or less strict
  • spoonful: As much as a spoon will hold
  • wok: Pan with convex bottom used for stir frying
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      A1
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
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    • beat to

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To play or create music with a specific rhythm or tempo.
      • To defeat someone in a competition or race to achieve something.
      B1
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    • blister

      US /ˈblɪstɚ/

      UK /'blɪstə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
      B2
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
      A2TOEIC
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    • break up

      US /brek ʌp/

      UK /breik ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
      • To end something, e.g. a fight
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • childhood

      US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The time when you are a child
      B1
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    • classic

      US / ˈklæsɪk/

      UK /'klæsɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a simple, basic design or style
      • (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
      • Noun
      • Something popular or famous for a long time
      A2
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    • cool down

      US /kul daʊn/

      UK /ku:l daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
      • To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
      A2
      More
    • curry

      US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/

      UK /'kʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
      B1
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    • dash

      US /dæʃ/

      UK /dæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit against something with a lot of force
      • To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
      • Noun
      • Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
      • Act of running quickly towards a particular place
      B1TOEIC
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
      B1TOEIC
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    • drizzle

      US /'drɪzl/

      UK /ˈdrɪzl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light rain
      B2
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    • dry out

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
      • To detoxify and recover from addiction.
      A1
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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
      A2
      More
    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
      More
    • fire up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To motivate or encourage someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel enthusiastic or excited.
      • To make someone angry or agitated.
      A1
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    • fluffy

      US /ˈflʌfi/

      UK /'flʌfɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Containing air and being light in weight
      B2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • fry

      US /fraɪ/

      UK /fraɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook something in fat or oil
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
      A2
      More
    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      B2
      More
    • ginger

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being reddish-brown in color
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
      B2
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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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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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
      A1
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    • meat

      US /mit/

      UK /mi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
      • Noun
      • Something that is important or significant
      A2
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    • mouthful

      US /ˈmaʊθˌfʊl/

      UK /ˈmaʊθfʊl/

      • Noun
      • Something difficult to pronounce
      • Amount of food a mouth will hold at one time
      A2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • oil

      US /ɔɪl/

      UK /ɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A liquid used for frying foods
      • Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a liquid for frying foods
      • To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
      A2
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    • plump

      US /plʌmp/

      UK /plʌmp/

      • Adjective
      • Large and round; slightly fat, in a pleasant way
      B2
      More
    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
      B2
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    • pop in

      US /pɑp ɪn/

      UK /pɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone briefly.
      A2
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
      B2
      More
    • powder

      US /ˈpaʊdɚ/

      UK /'paʊdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
      • Dry and light form of snow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a dust onto the body or face
      • To reduce to powder; pulverize.
      B1
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    • recipe

      US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/

      UK /'resəpɪ/

      • Noun
      • Conditions likely to create a particular result
      • Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
      B1
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
      A1
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    • salt

      US /sɔlt/

      UK /sɔ:lt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural white crystal used to flavor food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
      • To add salt to ice in order to melt it
      A2
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
      A2
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    • soften

      US /ˈsɔfən, ˈsɑfən/

      UK /'sɒfn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more sympathetic or less strict
      • To make something less hard or firm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something less hard or firm
      A2
      More
    • soy

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
      C2
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    • spatula

      US /ˈspætʃələ/

      UK /ˈspætʃələ/

      • Noun
      • Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
      • A turner with a narrow flexible blade
      C1
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
      B1
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    • spoonful

      US /ˈspunˌfʊl/

      UK /'spu:nfʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • As much as a spoon will hold
      B1
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • teaspoon

      US /ˈtiˌspun/

      UK /ˈti:spu:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee
      C1
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    • thumb

      US /θʌm/

      UK /θʌm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
      • The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
      B1
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    • toss

      US /tɔ:s/

      UK /tɒs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
      • To mix ingredients lightly.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
      • To be thrown about violently.
      B1
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    • tube

      US /tub,tjub/

      UK /tju:b/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plastic or metal container for soft substances
      • Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
      B1
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    • tuck in

      US /tʌk ɪn/

      UK /tʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start to eat a meal
      • To start eating enthusiastically.
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • variation

      US /ˌvɛriˈeʃən, ˈvær-/

      UK /ˌveəriˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something almost the same as another but different
      • Music played with a different tune from another
      A2TOEIC
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    • wok

      US /wɑ:k/

      UK /wɒk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pan with convex bottom used for stir frying
      C1
      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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