Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • in contrast to: Differing from something else
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for England: To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • stay back: To remain behind; not approach or advance.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • such as: For example; like
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • crucial: Extremely important or necessary
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • consequence: Importance of a person or thing
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • strike: To hit something
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
  • distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
  • solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • association: Organization of people with the same interest
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
  • rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
  • silent: Without making any noise; soundless
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • affectionate: Having or displaying warmth or affection
  • facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
  • behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
  • kitten: Young cat
  • underlie: To be the basis, foundation or cause of something
  • vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
  • feral: Wild; behaving like a wild animal
  • growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
  • chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
  • spitting: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
  • purr: To make a soft, pleasing humming noise like a cat
  • cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
  • meow: Cry like a cat
  • teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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    • affectionate

      US /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/

      UK /əˈfekʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Having or displaying warmth or affection
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    • association

      US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/

      UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Organization of people with the same interest
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    • back off

      US /bæk ɔf/

      UK /bæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop supporting; lose courage
      • To decide to not carry out a threat
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    • cartoon

      US /kɑrˈtun/

      UK /kɑ:'tu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
      • (Children's) TV show made of moving drawings
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    • chirp

      US /tʃɜ:rp/

      UK /tʃɜ:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
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    • consequence

      US /ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns,-kwəns/

      UK /ˈkɔnsikwəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Importance of a person or thing
      • Outcome of an event; result
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • crucial

      US /ˈkruʃəl/

      UK /'kru:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or necessary
      • Of great importance to the success of something.
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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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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    • distinct

      US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly different in nature from something else
      • Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
      A2
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    • embed

      US /ɛmˈbɛd/

      UK /ɪm'bed/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or set inside rock, etc.
      • To integrate (something) into something else.
      B2
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • expert

      US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/

      UK /'ekspɜ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Skillful person with special knowledge
      • Adjective
      • Having special knowledge or skill
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • facial

      US /ˈfeʃəl/

      UK /'feɪʃl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or on the face
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    • familiar

      US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

      UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Well-known or easily recognized
      • Having a good knowledge of something.
      • Noun
      • A close friend or associate.
      • (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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    • feral

      US /ˈfɪrəl, ˈfɛr-/

      UK /ˈferəl/

      • Adjective
      • Wild; behaving like a wild animal
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    • fluffy

      US /ˈflʌfi/

      UK /'flʌfɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Containing air and being light in weight
      B2
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    • for England

      US /fɚ ˈɪŋɡlənd/

      UK /fə ˈɪŋɡlənd/

      • other
      • To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
      More
    • frequency

      US /ˈfrikwənsi/

      UK /'fri:kwənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
      • How often something happens
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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    • growl

      US /ɡraʊl/

      UK /graʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
      • Noun
      • A deep sound of anger or hostility
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    • in contrast to

      US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/

      UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Differing from something else
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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 air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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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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    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
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    • kitten

      US /ˈkɪtn/

      UK /ˈkɪtn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young cat
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    • lap

      US /læp/

      UK /læp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
      • Noun
      • A gentle repeated motion against something
      • Area between the waist and knees when seated
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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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    • meow

      US /miˈaʊ/

      UK /mɪ'aʊ/

      • Noun
      • Cry like a cat
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cry like a cat
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • purr

      US /pə:/

      UK /pɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a soft, pleasing humming noise like a cat
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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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    • rely

      US /rɪˈlaɪ/

      UK /rɪ'laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Depend on with full trust or confidence
      • To trust or have confidence in someone.
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
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    • silent

      US /ˈsaɪlənt/

      UK /'saɪlənt/

      • Adjective
      • Without making any noise; soundless
      • Usually speaking very little
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    • solitary

      US /ˈsɑlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'sɒlətrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
      • Noun
      • A punishment to keep a person alone in a cell
      • A person who chooses to live alone
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    • spitting

      US /spæt/

      UK /spæt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of forcefully blowing saliva out of your mouth
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
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    • stay back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain behind; not approach or advance.
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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
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • teddy

      US /ˈtɛdi/

      UK /'tedɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
      B2
      More
    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
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    • underlie

      US /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be the basis, foundation or cause of something
      • To lie or exist beneath
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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    • vet

      US /vɛt/

      UK /vet/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a careful and critical examination
      B2
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    • vocal

      US /ˈvoʊkl/

      UK /ˈvəʊkl/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
      • Concerning the voice
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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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