Vocabulary

  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • check out
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • over medium: Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
  • scrape off: To remove something from a surface by using a sharp tool or object.
  • dump out: To empty the contents of a container.
  • as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
  • blot up: To absorb liquid by pressing or soaking.
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • dump: To end a romantic relationship
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • cast: People who appear in a play or movie
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • love: Person's name
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • sink: To push something down into the ground
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • fix: Answer to a problem
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • add: To include as well
  • cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
  • lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
  • pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
  • vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
  • item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
  • stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
  • rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
  • wedge: Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
  • tequila: Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
  • soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
  • warp: Twist or bend in something normally straight
  • revisit: To talk or think about something again
  • skillet: Pan used for frying food
  • stainless: Being perfect and without damage or soil
  • shameless: Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
  • sear: To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • cleanser: Preparation used to clean the skin, etc.
  • blot: To remove a spot by putting absorbent material on
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    • as follows

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a list or explanation.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • blot

      US /blɑ:t/

      UK /blɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove a spot by putting absorbent material on
      • To block out something so it cannot be seen
      B2
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    • blot up

      US /blɑt ʌp/

      UK /blɒt ʌp/

      • other
      • To absorb liquid by pressing or soaking.
      B2
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • cast

      US /kæst/

      UK /kɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who appear in a play or movie
      • Small amount of a particular color
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
      • To describe someone's personality or character
      A2
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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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    • cleanser

      US /ˈklɛnzɚ/

      UK /ˈklenzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Preparation used to clean the skin, etc.
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    • debris

      US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/

      UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Remains of something broken or destroyed
      • Accumulated fragments of rock.
      B2TOEIC
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    • dish

      US /dɪʃ/

      UK /dɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
      • Food that has been prepared in a certain way
      A2
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    • dump

      US /dʌmp/

      UK /dʌmp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To end a romantic relationship
      • To put something somewhere without care
      • Noun
      • A place where waste or garbage is left.
      • A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
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    • dump out

      US /dʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʌmp aʊt/

      • other
      • To empty the contents of a container.
      B2
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    • fix

      US /fɪks/

      UK /fɪks/

      • Noun
      • Answer to a problem
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange or prepare something
      • To attach something so it will not move or change
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
      B1
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    • item

      US /ˈaɪtəm/

      UK /ˈaɪtəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Single, brief piece of news or reporting
      • Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
      A2TOEIC
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    • lay

      US /le/

      UK /leɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Amateur; not being a trained priest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a bet on a game outcome
      • (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
      A2
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
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    • over medium

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ˈmidiəm/

      UK /ˈəuvə ˈmi:djəm/

      • other
      • Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
      A2
      More
    • pan

      US /pæn/

      UK /pæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow an object being filmed with a camera
      • To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Open metal container used for cooking
      • Steel drum
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
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    • revisit

      US /riˈvɪzɪt/

      UK /ˌri:ˈvɪzɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To talk or think about something again
      • To visit some place or someone again
      B1
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
      A2
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    • rinse

      US /rɪns/

      UK /rɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • To wash lightly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Washing off small amount of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • A form of shampoo or conditioner
      B2
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    • scrape off

      US /skrep ɔf/

      UK /skreip ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something from a surface by using a sharp tool or object.
      More
    • sear

      US /sɪr/

      UK /sɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
      • To make a strong, unpleasant impression on
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    • shameless

      US /ˈʃemlɪs/

      UK /ˈʃeɪmləs/

      • Adjective
      • Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
      B1
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    • sink

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something down into the ground
      • To dig (a well)
      • Countable Noun
      • Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
      A2TOEIC
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    • skillet

      US /ˈskɪlɪt/

      UK /ˈskɪlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pan used for frying food
      C2
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    • soda

      US /ˈsoʊdə/

      UK /ˈsəʊdə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet bubbly flavored drink
      B2
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    • stain

      US /sten/

      UK /steɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mark or unwanted spot / thing
      • Liquid used to change the color of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To soil or leave a mark on something
      • To change the color of using a special substance
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    • stainless

      US /ˈstenlɪs/

      UK /'steɪnlɪs/

      • Adjective
      • Being perfect and without damage or soil
      • Made of steel that does not stain or spot
      B1
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    • steel

      US /stil/

      UK /sti:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very strong or determined character in a person
      • Very strong metal made of iron, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare yourself for something difficult
      A2
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • tequila

      US /təˈkilə/

      UK /təˈki:lə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
      B2
      More
    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
      A2
      More
    • vinegar

      US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
      B1
      More
    • warp

      US /wɔ:rp/

      UK /wɔ:p/

      • Noun
      • Twist or bend in something normally straight
      • Transitive Verb
      • To influence someone to become bad/do evil thing
      B2
      More
    • wedge

      US /wɛdʒ/

      UK /wedʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
      • Triangular shape with a sharp point
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something forcefully into a narrow space
      • To place something under a door to keep it open
      B2
      More
    • wipe

      US /waɪp/

      UK /waɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean or dry something with a cloth
      • To spread a liquid on something
      • Noun
      • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
      A2
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      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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