Vocabulary

  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
  • hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
  • by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
  • for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
  • over my dead body: Strongly refuses or forbids something from happening.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • goodwill ambassador: A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
  • slice of pizza: A portion of pizza cut from the whole
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • in no small part: To a large extent; playing an important role.
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • left: To go away from; depart
  • deep: Complex and important
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • culinary: Concerned with cooking
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • central: Being in the middle
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • dispute: To argue with someone about something
  • edible: Being safe to eat
  • leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
  • possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
  • crust: Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
  • week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
  • delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
  • immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
  • global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
  • cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • bread: Money or earnings
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • sell: To exchange something for money
  • ray: Person's name
  • cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
  • freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
  • dietary: Concerning the food one consumes
  • shop: Place to learn how to fix or make things; class
  • style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
  • satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
  • baked: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
  • pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
  • domino: Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
  • pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
  • pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
  • hut: Small and simple building
  • globalization: International spread of something, e.g. company
  • carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
  • gotcha: Shortened form of 'got you'
  • pizzeria: Shop where pizzas are made and sold
  • jalapeno: Hot green or red pepper
  • doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
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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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    • back off

      US /bæk ɔf/

      UK /bæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop supporting; lose courage
      • To decide to not carry out a threat
      A1
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    • baked

      US /beɪkt/

      UK /beɪkt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
      • To become hot or hard by exposure to heat or sun
      A2
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • by any means

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In any way possible, regardless of the method
      • Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
      A1
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    • carol

      US /ˈkærəl/

      UK /'kærəl/

      • Noun
      • Traditional song sung at Christmas
      B2
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    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
      A2
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    • cheese

      US /tʃiz/

      UK /tʃi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To smile broadly for a photograph
      A2
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
      A1
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    • crust

      US /krʌst/

      UK /krʌst/

      • Noun
      • Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
      B2
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    • culinary

      US /ˈkjuləˌnɛri,ˈkʌlə-/

      UK /ˈkʌlɪnəri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned with cooking
      B2
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    • cultural

      US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
      • Of arts, music, literature, theater
      A2
      More
    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

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

      US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/

      UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/

      • Noun
      • Way someone acts when speaking publicly
      • Act of taking something to a person or place
      A2TOEIC
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    • dietary

      US /ˈdaɪɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'daɪətərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the food one consumes
      A2
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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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    • dispute

      US /dɪˈspjut/

      UK /dɪ'spju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue with someone about something
      • To disagree about who owns or controls something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument with someone about something
      • A question or doubt about something
      B1TOEIC
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    • domino

      US /ˈdɑ:mənoʊ/

      UK /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
      • A hooded cloak worn with a mask at masquerades.
      C1
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    • doo

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
      B2
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
      A2
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    • edible

      US /ˈɛdəbəl/

      UK /ˈedəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being safe to eat
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An edible item; food
      • A food item infused with cannabis.
      B2TOEIC
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    • for one thing

      US /fɔr wʌn θɪŋ/

      UK /fɔ: wʌn θiŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a reason for something.
      A1
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
      A1
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    • freezer

      US /ˈfrizɚ/

      UK /ˈfri:zə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
      B1
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
      A1
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    • global

      US /ˈgloʊbl/

      UK /ˈgləʊbl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
      • Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
      A2TOEIC
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    • globalization

      US /ˌgloʊbələˈzeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌgləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • International spread of something, e.g. company
      • The worldwide spread of culture, ideas, and technologies, influencing various aspects of life.
      B1
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    • goodwill ambassador

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A person who promotes friendly relations between countries or organizations, often a celebrity.
      • An individual who acts as a representative to foster positive relationships and understanding.
      B2
      More
    • gotcha

      US /ˈɡɑtʃə/

      UK /ˈɡɔtʃə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'got you'
      B2
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    • hard to say

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hut

      US /hʌt/

      UK /hʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small and simple building
      B1
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    • immigrant

      US /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

      UK /ˈɪmɪgrənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person moving to another country to live there
      B1
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
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    • in no small part

      US /ɪn no smɔl pɑrt/

      UK /ɪn nəu smɔ:l pɑ:t/

      • other
      • To a large extent; playing an important role.
      C1
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    • in the works

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being planned or prepared; in progress.
      • Phrase
      • Under development or being actively planned.
      A1
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    • jalapeno

      US /ˌhɑ:lə'peɪnjoʊ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:lə'peɪnjəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hot green or red pepper
      C2
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    • leftover

      US /ˈlɛftˌovɚ/

      UK /ˈleftəʊvə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
      C2
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    • literal

      US /ˈlɪtərəl/

      UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
      • Being real and true and without exaggerating
      B1
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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    • my personal favorite

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that I like more than other things.
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on a plate

      US /ɑn e plet/

      UK /ɔn ə pleit/

      • Phrase
      • To receive something easily, without much effort.
      • Presented to someone without them having to work for it.
      A1
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
      A1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over my dead body

      US /ˈoʊvɚ mai ˈdɛd ˈbɒdi/

      UK /ˈəuvə mai ˈded ˈbɒdi/

      • other
      • Strongly refuses or forbids something from happening.
      B2
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    • pie

      US /paɪ/

      UK /paɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
      B1TOEIC
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    • pineapple

      US /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

      UK /ˈpaɪnæpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
      • The tropical plant that produces the pineapple fruit.
      • Adjective
      • Having the flavor of pineapple.
      C1
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    • pizza

      US /ˈpitsə/

      UK /ˈpi:tsə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
      A2
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    • pizzeria

      US /ˌpitsəˈriə/

      UK /ˌpi:tsəˈri:ə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shop where pizzas are made and sold
      C2
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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
      A2TOEIC
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • ray

      US /re/

      UK /reɪ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lines of light coming from an object
      • Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
      B1
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    • satisfy

      US /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone happy because they got their wish
      • To do what is required in order to finish
      A2TOEIC
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    • set with

      US /sɛt wɪð/

      UK /set wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be decorated or adorned with something.
      • To be covered or filled with something.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
      A2
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    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
      A2TOEIC
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    • slice of pizza

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A portion of pizza cut from the whole
      A2
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • to a degree

      US /tu e dɪˈɡri/

      UK /tu: ə diˈɡri:/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; somewhat.
      A1
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
      A2TOEIC
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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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