Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • fill up
  • of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • check out
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • rain: Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
  • live: To be alive
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • clean: Completely; entirely
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • boat: Small form of transport for traveling on water
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • sell: To exchange something for money
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • fill: To make something full
  • gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
  • air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • own: To have something as your property
  • tightly: In a manner that doesn't allow movement
  • covering: To record a different version of another song
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
  • butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
  • rainforest: Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
  • hanging: Suspended in the air
  • link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
  • reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • leaf: Page in a book
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • shocked: To affect someone with an electrical current
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • drown: To kill something by putting it under water
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • strongly: With strength or in a strong manner
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
  • resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
  • lens: Structure in the eye or camera that focuses light
  • transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
  • cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
  • pupa: Insect in the inactive stage of development
  • moth: Insect with large wings that flies around at night
  • satyr: Half-human, half-bestial being considered cunning
  • macro: Single instruction that sets off mini program
  • luna: The Roman goddess of the moon; the moon itself.
  • weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
  • amazon: Mainly green tropical American parrots
  • botanical: Concerning plants or botany
  • shaft: To ruin the plans or prospects of others
  • counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
  • binocular: Using both eyes at the same time
  • shimmer: To shine with a subdued flickering light
  • subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
  • pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • binocular

      US /bəˈnɑkjəlɚ, baɪ-/

      UK /baiˈnɔkjulə/

      • Adjective
      • Using both eyes at the same time
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    • botanical

      US /bəˈtænɪkəl/

      UK /bəˈtænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning plants or botany
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • butterfly

      US /ˈbʌtɚˌflaɪ/

      UK /'bʌtəflaɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Insect with large and colorful wings
      • A swimming stroke performed face down with both arms moving symmetrically and a dolphin kick.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut (something, especially meat or fish) open and spread it out so that it resembles a butterfly.
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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
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    • cocoon

      US /kəˈkun/

      UK /kəˈku:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Case spun by many insects for protection
      • Something that envelops or surrounds in a protective or comforting way.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wrap or envelop in something, especially for protection or comfort; to isolate.
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    • counterintuitive

      US /ˌkaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/

      UK /kaʊntərɪn'tju:ɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Contrary to what common sense would suggest
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    • covering

      US /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record a different version of another song
      • To include as part of its area
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A material used to cover something.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • drown

      US /draʊn/

      UK /draʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill something by putting it under water
      • To make something very wet or cover it completely
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    • earn

      US /ɜ:rn/

      UK /ɜ:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deserve something because you worked for it
      • To get money for work
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    • fall through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
      • (Of a planned thing) to not happen or be completed
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    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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    • gold

      US /goʊld/

      UK /gəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
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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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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
      A2TOEIC
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    • hanging

      US /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Suspended in the air
      • Noun
      • Execution by suspending a person by a rope around the neck.
      • Something that hangs, such as a curtain or tapestry.
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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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.
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    • jungle

      US /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

      UK /'dʒʌŋɡl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
      • Environment which is difficult, harsh, or complex
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    • leaf

      US /lif/

      UK /li:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Page in a book
      • Green part of a tree or plant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look through pages in a book
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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
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    • lens

      US /lɛnz/

      UK /lenz/

      • Noun
      • Structure in the eye or camera that focuses light
      • Noun (plural)
      • Pieces of glass or plastics to improve vision
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    • link

      US /lɪŋk/

      UK /lɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
      • Connection between two or more things or people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or connect together
      • To associate or connect in one's mind.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • mechanism

      US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

      UK /'mekənɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a machine that performs a certain function
      • System or process for achieving a certain result
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    • moth

      US /mɔθ, mɑθ/

      UK /mɒθ/

      • Noun
      • Insect with large wings that flies around at night
      • A moth is a small, winged insect that is similar to a butterfly. Moths are often attracted to light and can damage clothes and other fabrics.
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    • of a kind

      US /ʌv e kaɪnd/

      UK /ɔv ə kaind/

      • Adjective
      • Unique; not like anything else
      • Phrase
      • Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
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    • pad

      US /pæd/

      UK /pæd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
      • Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put soft material in to provide comfort
      • To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
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    • pupa

      US /ˈpjupə/

      UK /'pju:pə/

      • Noun
      • Insect in the inactive stage of development
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    • rainforest

      US /ˈreɪnfɔ:rɪst/

      UK /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/

      • Noun
      • Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reception

      US /rɪˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /rɪˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Front desk area of an organization or building
      • Party occurring after an event it celebrates
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    • resolution

      US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • End part of a story resolving the conflict
      • Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
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    • satyr

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Half-human, half-bestial being considered cunning
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • shaft

      US /ʃæft/

      UK /ʃɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ruin the plans or prospects of others
      • Noun
      • Vertical, sloping passageway leading to a surface
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    • shimmer

      US /ˈʃɪmɚ/

      UK /'ʃɪmə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shine with a subdued flickering light
      B2
      More
    • shocked

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect someone with an electrical current
      • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
      • Adjective
      • Very upset by some unexpected event
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    • solid

      US /ˈsɑlɪd/

      UK /'sɒlɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to be trusted; reliable
      • Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
      • Noun
      • Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • subscription

      US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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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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    • tightly

      US /ˈtaɪtlɪ/

      UK /ˈtaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that doesn't allow movement
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    • transition

      US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/

      UK /trænˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Change from one state, movement, place to another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change state, movement, place, or subject
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    • weave

      US /wiv/

      UK /wi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
      • To combine and connect ideas, stories, or themes
      • Noun
      • Particular type of cloth made by crossing threads
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    • wedding

      US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwedɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine and join two things together as one
      • Noun
      • A marriage of two people
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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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