Vocabulary

  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • have to: Must do
  • do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • get emotional: To become easily affected by emotions; to become sentimental or tearful.
  • feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • pick off: To shoot at objects one by one
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • stand out
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
  • carry: To have a child, be pregnant
  • bad: Not good; wrong
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • conversational: Speaking in a casual way
  • waitress: Woman who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
  • tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
  • pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • foreigner: Person who is from a different place or country
  • trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • loudly: With a loud noise; not quietly
  • complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • annoy: To make someone angry
  • individualism: Belief in individual freedom and action
  • acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • anger: To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
  • illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
  • disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
  • childish: Typical of a child in being silly or immature
  • passionately: With powerful excitement and interest
  • substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
  • courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
  • offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
  • consideration: Careful thought; thinking about something
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • mode: Fashion and design
  • exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
  • cleavage: The narrow space between a woman's breasts, that is seen when she wears a piece of clothing that does not cover the top of them
  • consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
  • armpit: Hollow place under your arm at the shoulder
  • customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
  • blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
  • cellphone: Phone you can take with you everywhere
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    • acceptable

      US /ækˈsɛptəbəl/

      UK /əkˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Satisfactory; good enough
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    • affect

      US /əˈfɛkt/

      UK /ə'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a change in something else
      • To pretend to have or feel (something).
      • Noun
      • (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
      A2TOEIC
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • anger

      US /ˈæŋɡɚ/

      UK /ˈæŋgə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of being upset, mad or annoyed
      • A strong feeling we can get if we think we're being treated badly
      A2TOEIC
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    • armpit

      US /ˈɑrmˌpɪt/

      UK /ˈɑ:mpɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hollow place under your arm at the shoulder
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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 times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
      A1
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
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    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
      A2TOEIC
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    • blur

      US /blɚ/

      UK /blɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something unclear or out of focus
      • To dull the distinction between things
      B2
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    • bother

      US /ˈbɑðɚ/

      UK /'bɒðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
      • To take the trouble to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Problems, concern or worry for someone
      • A disturbance; trouble
      A2TOEIC
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
      A1
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    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
      A2
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    • cellphone

      US /ˈselfoʊn/

      UK /ˈselfəʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Phone you can take with you everywhere
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    • chest

      US /tʃɛst/

      UK /tʃest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong, lidded container for storing things
      • Front of the body between neck and stomach
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    • childish

      US /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Typical of a child in being silly or immature
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    • cleavage

      US /ˈklivɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈkli:vɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • The narrow space between a woman's breasts, that is seen when she wears a piece of clothing that does not cover the top of them
      B2
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    • complain

      US /kəmˈplen/

      UK /kəmˈpleɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something is wrong and should be changed
      • To make a formal accusation or charge.
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    • consciously

      US /ˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

      UK /'kɒnʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
      • With full awareness of what one is doing.
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    • consideration

      US /kənˌsɪdəˈreʃən/

      UK /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Careful thought; thinking about something
      • Careful thought, typically over a period of time.
      A2
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    • conversational

      US /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Speaking in a casual way
      A2
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    • courtesy

      US /ˈkɜ:rtəsi/

      UK /ˈkɜ:təsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Polite and respectful behavior
      B2
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • customize

      US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make, change according to the user's needs
      C1
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    • disturb

      US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/

      UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
      A2TOEIC
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • do your best

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
      A1
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • exclusively

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪvlɪ/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • For the use of only one person or group
      • Completely; without anything else being involved.
      B2TOEIC
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • feel sorry for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
      A1
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • foreigner

      US /ˈfɔ:rənə(r)/

      UK /ˈfɒrənə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is from a different place or country
      A2
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
      A1
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    • get emotional

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become easily affected by emotions; to become sentimental or tearful.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • illegal

      US /ɪˈliɡəl/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed by the laws or rules
      • Prohibited by law; illicit.
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    • image

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Picture, sculpture or painting of something
      • General idea or opinion of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine
      • To create a visual representation of something.
      A2TOEIC
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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.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • individualism

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəˌlɪzəm/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in individual freedom and action
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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • mode

      US /moʊd/

      UK /məʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fashion and design
      • Status or way of functioning
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • noticeable

      US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

      UK /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
      B1
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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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    • offend

      US /əˈfɛnd/

      UK /ə'fend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break a rule or do something wrong
      • To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
      B1
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    • over the counter

      US /ˈovɚ ði ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈkauntə/

      • Adverb
      • Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
      • Across a counter in a shop or business.
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    • passionately

      US /ˈpæʃənɪtlɪ/

      UK /'pæʃənətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With powerful excitement and interest
      A2
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    • pick off

      US /pɪk ɔf/

      UK /pik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shoot at objects one by one
      • To remove something from a surface by picking it.
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    • pocket

      US /ˈpɑkɪt/

      UK /'pɒkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
      • Area of space
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into your pocket
      • To take or hide something illegally
      A2TOEIC
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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
      B2TOEIC
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
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    • substitute

      US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'sʌbstɪtju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To perform the tasks instead of someone else
      • To replace one person or thing for another
      • Noun
      • A person or thing acting in place of another
      B2TOEIC
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • tourist

      US /ˈtʊrɪst/

      UK /ˈtʊərɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
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    • trouble

      US /ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /ˈtrʌbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To worry, bother or disturb someone
      • To make an effort to do something; bother
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of public order; disturbance
      • State of difficulty or stress
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
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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
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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
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    • waitress

      US /ˈwetrɪs/

      UK /'weɪtrəs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who serves food or drinks in a restaurant
      A2TOEIC
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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