Vocabulary

  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • belly up: To fail or go bankrupt.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
  • du jour: As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
  • regardless of
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
  • continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
  • robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
  • casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
  • belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • splurge: Indulging yourself by buying something expensive
  • occasional: Not happening often; irregular; rare
  • wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
  • elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • countless: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
  • endless: Having or appearing to have no end
  • gourmet: Person with a taste for good food and drink
  • vary: To change something and make it different
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • beloved: Loved very much
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
  • palate: Roof of the mouth
  • simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
  • rustic: Relating to village or countryside life
  • dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
  • croissant: Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
  • horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • famous: Excellent
  • meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
  • regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
  • fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
  • price: Person's name
  • sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • atmospheric: Concerning or located in the air around us
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • tipsy: Slightly drunk
  • munch: Sound made when eating something quickly or loudly
  • picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
  • fondue: Cooking pieces of food over a flame at the table
  • sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
  • traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
  • pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
  • yogurt: Custard-like food made from curdled milk
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
  • quiche: Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
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    • affordable

      US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/

      UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Cheap enough that it can be paid for
      • Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
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    • ask for it

      US /æsk fər ɪt/

      UK /ɑ:sk fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
      B2
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    • at the corner

      US /æt ðə ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /æt ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • other
      • Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
      A2
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • atmospheric

      US /ˌætməˈsfɛrɪk, -ˈsfɪr-/

      UK /ˌætməsˈferɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or located in the air around us
      B1
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    • belly

      US /ˈbɛli/

      UK /'belɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Middle part of the body; the stomach
      • A bulging or rounded part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expand outward; swell
      • To swell like a balloon
      B2
      More
    • belly up

      US /ˈbɛli ʌp/

      UK /ˈbeli ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail or go bankrupt.
      • To approach closely; come up to.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail completely, especially in business.
      A1
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    • beloved

      US /bɪˈlʌvɪd, -ˈlʌvd/

      UK /bɪ'lʌvd/

      • Adjective
      • Loved very much
      • Noun
      • A dearly loved person.
      B2
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    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
      A2TOEIC
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    • casual

      US /ˈkæʒuəl/

      UK /ˈkæʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being careless or having little thought or effort
      • (Of clothes, etc.) not formal; easy to wear
      • Countable Noun
      • A worker employed on a temporary or irregular basis.
      • A job as a musician that is not regular or permanent.
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
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    • complete with

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
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    • continent

      US /ˈkɑntənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
      • Adjective
      • Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
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    • countless

      US /ˈkaʊntlɪs/

      UK /ˈkaʊntləs/

      • Adjective
      • Being too many to be numbered or imagined
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    • croissant

      US /krwɑˈsɑŋ, krəˈsɑnt/

      UK /'krwæsɒ̃/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flaky crescent-shaped roll, as eaten for breakfast
      C2
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    • cuisine

      US /kwɪˈzin/

      UK /kwɪˈzi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain style or technique of cooking
      • A type of food; the foods and methods of cooking traditional to a region or population.
      B1
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    • delightful

      US /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

      UK /dɪˈlaɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Greatly pleasing or entertaining
      B2
      More
    • dessert

      US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/

      UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/

      • Noun
      • Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
      B2
      More
    • distinct

      US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly different in nature from something else
      • Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
      A2
      More
    • du jour

      US /dəʒʊr, du/

      UK /duˈʒuə/

      • Adjective
      • As made or served on a particular day; fashionable or popular at the moment.
      More
    • elegant

      US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/

      UK /'elɪɡənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having or showing grace, style or beauty
      • Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
      A2
      More
    • endless

      US /ˈɛndlɪs/

      UK /ˈendləs/

      • Adjective
      • Having or appearing to have no end
      • Having no end or limit.
      A2
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    • fiery

      US /ˈfaɪri/

      UK /ˈfaɪəri/

      • Adjective
      • Of or like fire; hot or angry
      • Consisting of fire or closely resembling fire.
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    • fondue

      US /fɑ:nˈdu:/

      UK /ˈfɒndju:/

      • Noun
      • Cooking pieces of food over a flame at the table
      C2
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    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
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    • gourmet

      US /ˈgʊrmeɪ/

      UK /ˈgʊəmeɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person with a taste for good food and drink
      • Adjective
      • Of high quality and often expensive, relating to very good food and drink
      • Relating to or preparing high-quality food
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • hearty

      US /ˈhɑrti/

      UK /'hɑ:tɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of emotions) warm and sincere
      • large or (especially of food) in large amounts
      B2
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    • hometown

      US /ˈhomˈtaʊn/

      UK /'həʊmtaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
      B2
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    • horn

      US /hɔ:rn/

      UK /hɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that makes a loud warning noise
      • (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
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    • in comfort

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
      • In a financially secure and comfortable manner.
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
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    • joint

      US /dʒɔɪnt/

      UK /dʒɔɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body parts where bones meet and can move together
      • Point at which two things meet (e.g. a road)
      • Adjective
      • Shared; involving working together; in common
      A2
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
      B2
      More
    • munch

      US /mʌntʃ/

      UK /mʌntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Sound made when eating something quickly or loudly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To eat something quickly or loudly
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    • occasional

      US /əˈkeʒənəl/

      UK /əˈkeɪʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Not happening often; irregular; rare
      A2
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • palate

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Noun
      • Roof of the mouth
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    • pasta

      US /ˈpɑ:stə/

      UK /ˈpæstə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
      B1
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    • picnic

      US /ˈpɪknɪk/

      UK /ˈpɪknɪk/

      • Noun
      • Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
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    • point at

      US

      UK

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

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • quiche

      US /kiʃ/

      UK /ki:ʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.
      C1
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • regional

      US /ˈridʒənəl/

      UK /ˈri:dʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
      • Characteristic of a particular region.
      B1
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    • robust

      US /roˈbʌst, ˈroˌbʌst/

      UK /rəʊˈbʌst/

      • Adjective
      • Having physical vigor or energetic good health
      B2TOEIC
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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    • rustic

      US /ˈrʌstɪk/

      UK /ˈrʌstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to village or countryside life
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • sightseeing

      US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Going to look at places of interest somewhere
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
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    • simplicity

      US /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

      UK /sɪm'plɪsətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being easy to understand or use
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
      B1
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    • splurge

      US /splɜ:rdʒ/

      UK /splɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Indulging yourself by buying something expensive
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend a lot of money/more than you should
      C2
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    • sunset

      US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

      UK /ˈsʌnset/

      • Noun
      • Daily disappearance of the sun
      B2
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • tipsy

      US /ˈtɪpsi/

      UK /'tɪpsɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Slightly drunk
      C2
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    • traditionally

      US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Something done in a customary, traditional manner
      B2
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    • unnecessary

      US /ʌnˈnesəseri/

      UK /ʌnˈnesəsəri/

      • Adjective
      • Being more than needed or not needed
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    • vary

      US /ˈveri/

      UK /ˈveəri/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change something and make it different
      • To be changeable, both up and down
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    • wage

      US /wedʒ/

      UK /weɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start (war, etc.) to achieve a particular goal
      A2
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    • yogurt

      US /ˈjoɡət/

      UK /ˈjəʊgət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Custard-like food made from curdled milk
      B2
      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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