Vocabulary

  • in terms of
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • touch upon: Mention or discuss something briefly or indirectly.
  • in favour of
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • eye up: To look at someone or something with interest or desire.
  • smoke out: To force someone or something out of a place by filling it with smoke.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • tone down: To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
  • huge: Very very large
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • emphasize: To stress the items that are important
  • moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
  • curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
  • slight: Small (amount, quality)
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • cushion: Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
  • mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
  • coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
  • contour: Shape of the outside edge of a face, a hill, etc.
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • pearl: Person's name
  • disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility
  • lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • forehead: Area of the face above the eyes
  • complexion: Appearance of skin on the face, e.g. darkness
  • lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
  • infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
  • arch: Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • lip: Edge of a hole or container
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • crease: Mark caused in paper or cloth when it is folded
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • socket: Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
  • skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
  • brow: Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes
  • formulation: Development of a plan, system, or proposal
  • primer: A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
  • peach: Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
  • youthful: Suggesting being young; vigorous and fresh
  • eyeliner: Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
  • moisturizing: To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
  • narrower: Less wide than
  • brighten: To add more light to; make more colorful
  • pink: Color made by mixing red and white
  • darker: Having less light; less light in color
  • eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
  • contouring: To be twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
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    • arch

      US /ɑ:rtʃ/

      UK /ɑ:tʃ/

      • Noun
      • Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
      • Adjective
      • Chief; the most important or typical (of a type)
      B1
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
      More
    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
      B1
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    • bold

      US /bold/

      UK /bəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Brave; very confident; too confident
      • Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
      • Noun
      • Darker heavier shade of a font
      B1
      More
    • bridge

      US /brɪdʒ/

      UK /brɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Structure built over river, road so you can cross
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a link between; bring together
      A2
      More
    • brighten

      US /ˈbraɪtn:/

      UK /'braɪtn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add more light to; make more colorful
      A2
      More
    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
      A1
      More
    • brow

      US /braʊ/

      UK /braʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes
      • The arch of hair above each eye.
      B1
      More
    • complexion

      US /kəmˈplɛkʃən/

      UK /kəmˈplekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Appearance of skin on the face, e.g. darkness
      • The general aspect or character of something.
      B2
      More
    • conceal

      US /kənˈsil/

      UK /kən'si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide; prevent from being discovered
      • To keep the truth or true feelings a secret
      B1TOEIC
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    • contour

      US /ˈkɑnˌtʊr/

      UK /'kɒntʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Shape of the outside edge of a face, a hill, etc.
      • The shape and elevation of land in a particular region.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply makeup to define or enhance the shape of (a part of the face).
      • To mold or shape something to a desired form.
      C2
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    • contouring

      US /kən'tʊərɪŋ/

      UK /kən'tʊərɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The use of makeup to define or enhance facial features.
      C2
      More
    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
      A2
      More
    • coral

      US /ˈkɑrəl/

      UK /'kɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Color that is a combination of pink and orange
      • Noun
      • Marine substance made from bones of sea creatures
      B2
      More
    • crease

      US /kris/

      UK /kri:s/

      • Noun
      • Mark caused in paper or cloth when it is folded
      B2TOEIC
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    • curve

      US /kɚv/

      UK /kə:v/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Smooth rounded line that is not straight
      • A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something bend into a rounded shape
      A2
      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
      B1
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    • darker

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having less light; less light in color
      A2
      More
    • disclaimer

      US /dɪsˈklemɚ/

      UK /dɪsˈkleɪmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Written denial of any legal responsibility
      C1TOEIC
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    • emphasis

      US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

      UK /ˈemfəsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Special attention, importance, or force
      • Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • emphasize

      US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

      UK /'emfəsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stress the items that are important
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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    • eye up

      US /aɪ ʌp/

      UK /aɪ ʌp/

      • other
      • To look at someone or something with interest or desire.
      B2
      More
    • eyeliner

      US /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/

      UK /ˈaɪlaɪnə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
      • A cosmetic applied as a line around the eyes to make them appear larger or more defined.
      C2
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    • eyeshadow

      US /ˈaɪʃædoʊ/

      UK /ˈaɪʃædəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Colored makeup worn around the eyes
      C2
      More
    • forehead

      US /ˈfɔ:rhed/

      UK /ˈfɔ:hed/

      • Noun
      • Area of the face above the eyes
      B1
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    • formulation

      US /ˌfɔrmjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌfɔ:mjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Development of a plan, system, or proposal
      B2
      More
    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
      C1TOEIC
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    • groom

      US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

      UK /gru:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make neat and smart in appearance
      • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
      • Countable Noun
      • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
      • Man who is, or who has recently married
      B1TOEIC
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • in favour of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      A2
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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.
      C2
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • infuse

      US /ɪnˈfjooz/

      UK /ɪnˈfju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
      • To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • lash

      US /læʃ/

      UK /læʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
      • A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something violently or forcefully
      • To tie something in place tightly
      B2
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    • lip

      US /lɪp/

      UK /lɪp/

      • Noun
      • Edge of a hole or container
      • Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
      A2
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    • lipstick

      US /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/

      UK /ˈlɪpstɪk/

      • Noun
      • Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
      C1
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
      More
    • mascara

      US /mæˈskærə/

      UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/

      • Noun
      • Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
      C1
      More
    • mimic

      US /ˈmɪmɪk/

      UK /'mɪmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tries to act like another person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy a person's words/actions to amuse people
      B2
      More
    • moisture

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

      UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small amount of wetness that can be felt
      B1
      More
    • moisturizing

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
      B1
      More
    • narrower

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Less wide than
      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
      More
    • often used to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
      • Commonly applied or implemented in a particular situation or context.
      A1
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    • on the nose

      US /ɑn ði noz/

      UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/

      • Adverb
      • Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
      • Adjective
      • Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
      • Completely accurate or correct.
      A1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
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    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
      B2
      More
    • peach

      US /pitʃ/

      UK /pi:tʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
      • Noun
      • A pale orange-yellow color like that of the flesh of a peach.
      • (informal) A person or thing that is particularly good or pleasant.
      B2
      More
    • pearl

      US /pɜ:rl/

      UK /pɜ:l/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
      • Someone, something that is admired, among the best
      B1
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    • pigment

      US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

      UK /'pɪɡmənt/

      • Noun
      • Substance that makes things have a certain color
      B2
      More
    • pink

      US /pɪŋk/

      UK /pɪŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Color made by mixing red and white
      A2
      More
    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
      More
    • primer

      US /ˈprɪmɚ/

      UK /'praɪmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
      • A book that covers the basics of a subject
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • shade

      US /ʃed/

      UK /ʃeɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of darkness when something blocks the light
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To shelter something from direct light
      • To change the truth to deceive or influence
      A2
      More
    • skin

      US /skɪn/

      UK /skɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat someone easily and completely
      • To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
      • Noun
      • Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
      • Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
      A2
      More
    • slight

      US /slaɪt/

      UK /slaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Small (amount, quality)
      • Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
      B1
      More
    • smoke out

      US /smok aʊt/

      UK /sməuk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone or something out of a place by filling it with smoke.
      • To discover or reveal something that is hidden or secret.
      More
    • socket

      US /ˈsɑkɪt/

      UK /'sɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
      • Point in the wall to plug in an electrical device
      B2
      More
    • stereotype

      US /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp, ˈstɪr-/

      UK /'sterɪətaɪp/

      • Noun
      • False categorization of people as all the same
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wrongly categorize people as all the same
      B2
      More
    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • tone down

      US /toʊn daʊn/

      UK /təun daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
      • To make something less forceful, offensive, or controversial.
      B2
      More
    • touch upon

      US /tʌtʃ əˈpɑn/

      UK /tʌtʃ əˈpɒn/

      • other
      • Mention or discuss something briefly or indirectly.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • youthful

      US /ˈjuθfəl/

      UK /ˈju:θfl/

      • Adjective
      • Suggesting being young; vigorous and fresh
      A2
      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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