Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • switch off
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • order around: To boss others by telling them what to do frequently.
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
  • have to: Must do
  • swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
  • work out
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
  • pack in: To decide to stop doing something
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • good bit: A significant amount or portion.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • go overboard: To do something too much; to be excessive.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
  • throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
  • roll over: To make a payment later than planned
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
  • category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
  • stressful: Worrying; causing tension
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • tick: To function properly or normally
  • tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • cushion: Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • recharge: To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
  • affirmation: Statement that something is true
  • scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
  • alternatively: (Used when suggesting another choice)
  • peppermint: A mint candy
  • countryside: Natural open land away from towns
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • recreate: To make a past situation exist again
  • buster: Way of addressing a man
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • gardener: Someone who takes care of a garden
  • spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
  • longs: To have a strong desire for something or someone
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • affirmation

      US /ˌæfɚˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌæfə'meɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Statement that something is true
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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Living; not dead
      • Active; energetic; full of life.
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    • alternatively

      US /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • (Used when suggesting another choice)
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
      A2
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • assure

      US /əˈʃʊr/

      UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To confirm; state with certainty something is so
      • To make sure that something happens
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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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • buster

      US /'bʌstər/

      UK /ˈbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Way of addressing a man
      B2
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • category

      US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/

      UK /ˈkætəgəri/

      • Noun
      • Groups of things that are similar in some way
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • countryside

      US /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural open land away from towns
      B1
      More
    • cushion

      US /ˈkʊʃən/

      UK /'kʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
      • Something to protect something from being hit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect by softening the impact of something
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    • drink in

      US /drɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /driŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
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    • fairy

      US /ˈfɛri/

      UK /'feərɪ/

      • Noun
      • Small imaginary being that can do magic
      B1
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    • feel happy

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
      A1
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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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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • gardener

      US /ˈɡɑrdnɚ, ˈɡɑrdnɚ/

      UK /'ɡɑ:dnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who takes care of a garden
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • go overboard

      US /ɡo ˈovɚˌbɔrd/

      UK /ɡəu ˈəʊvəˌbɔ:d/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something too much; to be excessive.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fall from a ship into the water.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • good bit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A significant amount or portion.
      • To a substantial degree; considerably.
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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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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hectic

      US /ˈhɛktɪk/

      UK /ˈhektɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
      • Affected by a fever.
      • Noun
      • A state of great activity and agitation.
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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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    • 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 hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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    • lie down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
      • Phrase
      A2
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
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    • longs

      US /lɒŋz/

      UK /lɒŋz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a strong desire for something or someone
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
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    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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    • order around

      US /ˈɔrdɚ əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ˈɔ:də əˈraund/

      • other
      • To boss others by telling them what to do frequently.
      B2
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    • pack in

      US /pæk ɪn/

      UK /pæk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to stop doing something
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    • peppermint

      US /ˈpepərmɪnt/

      UK /ˈpepəmɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mint candy
      • Herb that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
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    • phone in

      US /foʊn ɪn/

      UK /fəʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
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    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
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    • pop on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly put on (clothing).
      • To switch on a device quickly.
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    • recharge

      US /riˈtʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /ˌri:'tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To re-energize yourself through rest or eating
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    • recite

      US /rɪˈsaɪt/

      UK /rɪˈsaɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak aloud a passage from memory
      • To relate facts or information from memory
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • recreate

      US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/

      UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a past situation exist again
      • To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
      B1
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    • roll over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a payment later than planned
      • To turn your body when lying down
      A2
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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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    • scientifically

      US /ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪklɪ/

      UK /ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an manner that follows the rules of science
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    • spa

      US /spɑ/

      UK /spɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • stressful

      US /ˈstrɛsfəl/

      UK /ˈstresfl/

      • Adjective
      • Worrying; causing tension
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • swear by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • switch off

      US /swɪtʃ ɔf/

      UK /switʃ ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
      • To stop paying attention to someone or something
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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    • throw on

      US /θro ɑn/

      UK /θrəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • tick

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To function properly or normally
      • (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
      • Countable Noun
      • Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
      • Written mark to show something is correct or done
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
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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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    • wind down

      US /wɪnd daʊn/

      UK /wind daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become quiet or calm, after activity
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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.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
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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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