Vocabulary

  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
  • laid back
  • check out
  • hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • around town: In the local area or vicinity.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
  • hiding out: The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
  • in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
  • on the rack: Under great stress, pressure, or torment.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • such as: For example; like
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
  • plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
  • cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • grand: A counter for 1000 of something
  • preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
  • destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
  • bend: To become curved or no longer straight
  • glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • hop: Dance party
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
  • legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • lit: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • mighty: Having great strength or great size
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • occupy: To enter and take control of land/property
  • emperor: Man who rules an empire
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
  • tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
  • siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
  • punishment: Being punished; thing you do when being punished
  • historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
  • land: Region or country
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • treacherous: Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • festival: Cultural event with a program of events
  • climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • center: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • chapel: Room to hold religious services
  • evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
  • fortified: To protect against military attack, as with walls
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
  • grape: Fruit from which wine is made
  • feudal: Of or typical of feudalism
  • upstream: In the direction opposite the flow of river/stream
  • downstream: In the direction of a stream's current
  • cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
  • protestant: Person believing in Protestantism
  • gore: To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
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    • a couple hundred

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Approximately two hundred.
      • Phrase
      • A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
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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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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
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    • around town

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the local area or vicinity.
      • In various places throughout the town.
      • Adjective
      • Socially active and well-known in the town.
      A1
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    • authentic

      US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/

      • Adjective
      • From a reliable source; accurate; true
      B1
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bend

      US /bɛnd/

      UK /bend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To move your body so that it is not straight up
      • Noun
      • When a road changes direction; turn
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
      B2
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    • chapel

      US /ˈtʃæpəl/

      UK /ˈtʃæpl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Room to hold religious services
      B2
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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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    • courtyard

      US /ˈkɔ:rtjɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
      B2
      More
    • cruel

      US /ˈkruəl/

      UK /'kru:əl/

      • Adjective
      • Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
      • Extremely harsh or severe.
      B1
      More
    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
      B1
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    • cuckoo

      US /ˈkuku, ˈkʊku/

      UK /'kʊku:/

      • Noun
      • Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
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    • decorate

      US /ˈdɛkəˌret/

      UK /ˈdekəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
      • To award a medal to someone
      A2
      More
    • destroy

      US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

      UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage so badly that something no longer exists
      • To defeat someone or something easily
      A2TOEIC
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    • downstream

      US /ˈdaʊnˌstrim/

      UK /ˌdaʊn'stri:m/

      • Adverb
      • In the direction of a stream's current
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    • emperor

      US /ˈɛmpəɚ/

      UK /'empərə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Man who rules an empire
      B1
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    • evocative

      US /ɪˈvɑkətɪv/

      UK /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
      C1
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
      A2TOEIC
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    • festival

      US / ˈfɛstəvəl/

      UK /ˈfestɪvl/

      • Noun
      • Cultural event with a program of events
      A2
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    • feudal

      US /ˈfjudl:/

      UK /ˈfju:dl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of feudalism
      B2
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    • fortified

      US /'fɔ:təfaɪd/

      UK /'fɔ:tɪfaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect against military attack, as with walls
      • To make someone or something stronger
      B2
      More
    • glorious

      US /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/

      UK /ˈglɔ:riəs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
      • Magnificent; wonderfully impressive.
      B1
      More
    • glory

      US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/

      UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having respect, honor or pride
      • Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
      B1
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    • gore

      US /ɡɔr/

      UK /ɡɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
      C2
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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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    • grand

      US /ɡrænd/

      UK /ɡrænd/

      • Adjective
      • A counter for 1000 of something
      • Great in amount, number or size
      A2
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    • grape

      US /ɡrep/

      UK /greɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fruit from which wine is made
      B2
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    • heart and soul

      US /hɑrt ənd sol/

      UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/

      • Phrase
      • With great enthusiasm and commitment.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The most important or essential part of something.
      A2
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    • hiding out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
      B1
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    • hierarchy

      US /ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki, ˈhaɪˌrɑr-/

      UK /'haɪərɑ:kɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group that manages and controls an organization
      • A system for organizing according to importance
      B1
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    • historic

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
      • Connected with the past
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    • hit with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
      B2
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    • hop off

      US /hɑp ɔf/

      UK /hɔp ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
      • To leave or depart quickly or informally.
      A2
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    • hot air

      US /hɑt er/

      UK /hɔt eə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
      • Air that has been heated.
      A1
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    • in actuality

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; in reality; actually.
      A1
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
      A1
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    • in the bedroom

      US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/

      • other
      • Located or happening inside the bedroom.
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    • in the scene

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
      • Actively participating in a performance or dramatic situation.
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    • laid back

      US /led bæk/

      UK /leɪd bæk/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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    • legend

      US /ˈlɛdʒənd/

      UK /'ledʒənd/

      • Noun
      • List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
      • Person famous for doing something very well
      B1
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
      B1
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
      A1
      More
    • lights up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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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    • lord

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
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    • loyalty

      US /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete and sustained support for person, thing
      • Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
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    • medieval

      US /ˌmidiˈivəl/

      UK /ˌmediˈi:vl/

      • Adjective
      • Old or out of date and not of much use
      • Relating to the Middle Ages (approximately 5th to 15th century).
      B1
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    • mighty

      US /ˈmaɪti/

      UK /'maɪtɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having great strength or great size
      • Very, extremely
      B2
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    • occupy

      US /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

      UK /'ɒkjʊpaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter and take control of land/property
      • To fill a time, a space, or an area
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on the rack

      US /ɑn ðə ræk/

      UK /ɒn ðə ræk/

      • other
      • Under great stress, pressure, or torment.
      • Placed on a torture device formerly used for punishment.
      B2
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the town

      US /ɑn ðə taʊn/

      UK /ɒn ðə taʊn/

      • other
      • Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
      B2
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    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • plague

      US /pleɡ/

      UK /pleɪɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to have continual problems with something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Deadly) disease passing rapidly between people
      • An unusually large number of insects or animals infesting a place and causing damage.
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    • preserve

      US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
      • To protect something from harm, loss or damage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet fruit spread; jam
      • Protected area of land with plants and animals
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    • protestant

      US /'prɑ:tɪstənt/

      UK /'prɒtɪstənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person believing in Protestantism
      • Adjective
      • Of branch of Christianity that is not Catholicism
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    • punishment

      US /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

      UK /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

      • Noun
      • Being punished; thing you do when being punished
      • Physically rough treatment
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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.
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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
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    • remind

      US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

      UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to remember what they forgot
      • To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
      A2TOEIC
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    • ruin

      US /ˈruɪn/

      UK /'ru:ɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage or completely destroy something
      • To cause someone to lose their money or status
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remains of a building that has been destroyed
      • The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
      B1
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    • siege

      US /sidʒ/

      UK /si:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
      C2TOEIC
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    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
      A2TOEIC
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
      A2TOEIC
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    • tourist

      US /ˈtʊrɪst/

      UK /ˈtʊərɪst/

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

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • treacherous

      US /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

      UK /ˈtretʃərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
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    • upstream

      US /ˈʌpˈstrim/

      UK /ˌʌpˈstri:m/

      • Adverb
      • In the direction opposite the flow of river/stream
      B2
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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
      A1
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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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