Vocabulary

  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • lean towards: To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • straighten up: To make something tidy; to put things in their correct place.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • reopen: To open again or anew
  • famous: Excellent
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • tall: High in height
  • old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
  • August: 8th month of the year
  • rain: Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
  • southwest: Location in the southwestern part of an area
  • straightened: To make or become straight
  • straighten: To make or become straight
  • tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
  • softer: More soft than
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
  • meter: Unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • tower: Tall, narrow building
  • bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
  • southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • public: Owned by the government
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
  • magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
  • declared: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • removed: To get rid of something completely
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
  • restoration: Renewing/repairing building to its original state
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • soil: Conditions in which something develops
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • relieve: To make less boring by making some change
  • ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
  • dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
  • precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • stabilization: Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
  • completion: Point at which something is finished or achieved
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • stabilize: To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
  • reconstruction: Process of rebuilding or improving structures
  • interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
  • unstable: (Of a chair, etc.) likely to move, fall etc.
  • compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
  • fleet: Group of ships under one commander
  • continually: Constantly; all the time
  • vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
  • poorly: Badly; not enough; not sufficient
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
  • initiate: To cause something to begin
  • mighty: Having great strength or great size
  • tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
  • dei
  • halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
  • initialize: To start a process
  • cubic: Measurement of the length, width, and height
  • inscription: Words that are written or cut into statue, etc.
  • underlying: Being the basis, foundation or cause of something
  • chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
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    • ambitious

      US /æmˈbɪʃəs/

      UK /æmˈbɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having the desire to be successful in life, work
      A2TOEIC
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • attract

      US /əˈtrækt/

      UK /ə'trækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something move closer using magnetic force
      • To make someone notice and become interested in
      A2TOEIC
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    • bell

      US /bɛl/

      UK /bel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
      • Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
      A2
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    • cathedral

      US /kəˈθidrəl/

      UK /kəˈθi:drəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large impressive main church in a particular area
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    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
      A2
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    • chamber

      US /ˈtʃembɚ/

      UK /'tʃeɪmbə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Enclosed space that contains something
      • Large room that is used for official meetings
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    • combination

      US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
      • Act or result of mixing things together
      B1
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    • commonly

      US /ˈkɑmənlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒmənli/

      • Adverb
      • Typically, normally; not unusually
      • Widely; by many people.
      A2
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    • compensate

      US /ˈkɑ:mpenseɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
      • To reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant); offset.
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    • completion

      US /kəmˈpliʃən/

      UK /kəmˈpli:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point at which something is finished or achieved
      • The state of being whole or complete; the filling of a need.
      A2
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    • construction

      US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /kən'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of building something; thing that is built
      • Something that is made using different parts
      A2
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    • continually

      US /kənˈtɪnjʊəlɪ/

      UK /kən'tɪnjʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Constantly; all the time
      A2
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    • cubic

      US /ˈkjubɪk/

      UK /ˈkju:bɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Measurement of the length, width, and height
      B2
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    • dare

      US /der/

      UK /deə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To challenge someone to do something that is risky
      • To have enough courage to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
      A2
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    • declared

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a statement in a strong and confident way
      • To show the cost of things purchased overseas
      • Adjective
      • Openly or obviously.
      A2
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    • direction

      US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone tells people what to do
      • Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
      A2TOEIC
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • entrance

      US /ˈentrəns/

      UK /ˈentrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A place where you enter a house or other building
      • Act of joining a party in a showy manner
      B1TOEIC
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    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
      A2TOEIC
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    • fleet

      US /flit/

      UK /fli:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of ships under one commander
      • Adjective
      • able to run quickly
      B1TOEIC
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    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

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

      US /hɔlt/

      UK /hɔ:lt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
      • Noun
      • A temporary or final stop.
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      C1
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    • initiate

      US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something to begin
      • To allow someone into a group by a special ceremony
      • Noun
      • A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • inscription

      US /ɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Words that are written or cut into statue, etc.
      B2
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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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    • interference

      US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
      • Signal interrupting a radio or television signal
      B1
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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
      A2
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    • lean in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
      • To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
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    • lean towards

      US /lin 'təuədz/

      UK /li:n tə'wɔ:dz/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
      B2
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    • magnificent

      US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

      UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
      • Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
      B1TOEIC
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
      B1
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    • mighty

      US /ˈmaɪti/

      UK /'maɪtɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having great strength or great size
      • Very, extremely
      B2
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • precisely

      US /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      UK /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and accurate manner
      • (Emphasizes that a statement is totally correct)
      B1TOEIC
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • reconstruction

      US /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /ˌri:kən'strʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of rebuilding or improving structures
      • Process to determine how a crime, etc. occurred
      B1
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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
      A2TOEIC
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    • relieve

      US /rɪˈliv/

      UK /rɪ'li:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make less boring by making some change
      • To replace workers with others
      B1
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    • reopen

      US /riˈopən/

      UK /ˌri:'əʊpən/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To open again or anew
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    • restoration

      US /ˌrɛstəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Renewing/repairing building to its original state
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
      A2
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
      A2
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    • softer

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More soft than
      A2
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    • soil

      US /sɔɪl/

      UK /sɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Conditions in which something develops
      • Mix of natural material in which plants grow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or become dirty
      B1
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    • southeast

      US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/

      UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/

      • Noun
      • Location in the southeastern part of an area
      B2
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    • southwest

      US /saʊθˈwɛst, saʊˈwɛst/

      UK /ˌsaʊθ'west/

      • Noun
      • Location in the southwestern part of an area
      B2
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    • stabilization

      US /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
      C2
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    • stabilize

      US /ˈstebəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'steɪbəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
      B1
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
      A1
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    • straighten

      US /ˈstretn/

      UK /'streɪtn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become straight
      A2
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    • straighten up

      US /ˈstretn ʌp/

      UK /ˈstreɪtn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something tidy; to put things in their correct place.
      • To start behaving in a more responsible and acceptable way.
      A1
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    • straightened

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become straight
      B2
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    • take some time

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
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    • tilt

      US /tɪlt/

      UK /tɪlt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
      • To move something away from the upright
      • Noun
      • Position in which one side is above the other
      B2
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    • tourist

      US /ˈtʊrɪst/

      UK /ˈtʊərɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
      A2
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    • tower

      US /ˈtaʊɚ/

      UK /'taʊə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, narrow building
      • Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very good at something
      A2
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    • underlying

      US /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪɪŋ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Being the basis, foundation or cause of something
      • To lie or exist beneath
      • Adjective
      • Being the cause or basis of something.
      • Present but not obvious; implicit.
      B1
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    • unstable

      US /ʌnˈstebəl/

      UK /ʌnˈsteɪbl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a chair, etc.) likely to move, fall etc.
      • Tending to overreact emotionally; not balanced
      B1
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
      B1
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    • vertical

      US /ˈvɜ:rtɪkl/

      UK /ˈvɜ:tɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
      • Extending or operating upward from a base.
      • Noun
      • A vertical line or plane.
      • An upright structural member.
      B1
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    • wealth

      US /wɛlθ/

      UK /welθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
      A2TOEIC
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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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