Vocabulary

  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • see off: To say goodbye to someone who is going away
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • by far and away: Definitely; by a great amount or degree.
  • far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • personal touch: A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
  • look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • work out
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • by all means: Certainly; of course
  • game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • easily: Clearly; without doubt; certainly
  • mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
  • room: All of the people inside a particular room
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • fun: Amusing and enjoyable
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • sink: To push something down into the ground
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • lend: To let someone borrow something for a while
  • title: Book produced by a publisher
  • user: Person that uses a service/thing, e.g. a website
  • animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • smooth: Moving without stops and starts
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
  • accompanying: To do play music with someone
  • stupidly: In a manner which is not clever
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
  • displaying: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
  • soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • combined: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • craft: To make by hand and with much skill
  • addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
  • worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
  • compel: To force someone to do something
  • restart: To begin working again after it has stopped
  • intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
  • outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
  • transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
  • poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
  • interface: Place where things come together to communicate
  • electro: (Chemistry) short for electroplate, electrotype
  • retro: (Of fashion) repeating styles of the past
  • gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
  • intuitive: Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
  • console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
  • populace: The people of a country or local area
  • mutate: To develop into another thing; change
  • contender: Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
  • astounding: To surprise someone greatly
  • simplistic: Being too simply expressed or explained
  • slowdown: Act of slowing down or falling behind
  • synth: Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
  • tweaking: To make a small change or adjustment
  • tactile: Concerning touch; enjoys touching
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    • accompanying

      US /ə'kʌmpənɪɪŋ/

      UK /ə'kʌmpənɪɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do play music with someone
      • To travel with someone
      • Adjective
      • Existing or occurring at the same time.
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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    • addictive

      US /əˈdɪktɪv/

      UK /əˈdɪktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being powerless to stop doing or using something
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • animation

      US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
      • Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • astounding

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To surprise someone greatly
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    • by all means

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Certainly; of course
      • Phrase
      • In every possible way; using every method possible
      • Certainly; of course
      A2
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    • by far and away

      US /baɪ fɑr ænd əˈweɪ/

      UK /baɪ fɑ: ənd əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • Definitely; by a great amount or degree.
      B2
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    • combined

      US /kəmˈbaɪnd/

      UK /kəm'baɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mix several things together to form one thing
      • Adjective
      • Resulting from a mixture or combination.
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    • compel

      US /kəmˈpɛl/

      UK /kəm'pel/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to do something
      B1TOEIC
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    • console

      US /kənˈsol/

      UK /kən'səʊl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel better in times of distress
      B2TOEIC
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    • contender

      US /kənˈtɛndɚ/

      UK /kənˈtendə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
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    • craft

      US /kræft/

      UK /krɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make by hand and with much skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
      • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
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    • device

      US /dɪˈvaɪs/

      UK /dɪˈvaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
      • Method of doing something; a way
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    • displaying

      US /dɪsp'leɪɪŋ/

      UK /dɪsp'leɪɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
      • To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
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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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    • engine

      US /ˈɛndʒɪn/

      UK /'endʒɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
      • The part of a train that pulls railway cars
      A2TOEIC
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
      B1TOEIC
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • far and away

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By a considerable margin; easily the best.
      More
    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
      A1
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    • gameplay

      US /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      UK /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The plot of a computer or video game
      C2
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    • given time

      US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/

      UK /ˈɡivən taim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
      • The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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.
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    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
      C2
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
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    • interface

      US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

      UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

      • Noun
      • Place where things come together to communicate
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make two different elements interact
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    • intrigue

      US /ˈɪnˌtriɡ, ɪnˈtriɡ/

      UK /ɪnˈtri:g/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone interested or curious
      • To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Secret plan; the act of making a secret plan
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    • intuitive

      US /ɪnˈtuɪtɪv, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ɪnˈtju:ɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
      • Easy to use and understand.
      B2
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • lend

      US /lɛnd/

      UK /lend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To let someone borrow something for a while
      • To give help or support to someone in need
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    • look past

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • mobile

      US /ˈmoʊbl/

      UK /'məʊbaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be moved or able to move
      • Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
      • Countable Noun
      • Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
      • A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
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    • mutate

      US /ˈmjutet,mjuˈtet/

      UK /mju:'teɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To develop into another thing; change
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
      B1
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • outbreak

      US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

      UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
      • A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
      B2
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    • personal touch

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
      • A way of dealing with people that shows understanding and care for their individual needs.
      B1
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
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    • poke

      US /pok/

      UK /pəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a push, thrust, or jab
      B2
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    • populace

      US /ˈpɑ:pjələs/

      UK /ˈpɒpjələs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The people of a country or local area
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
      A2TOEIC
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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
      B1
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    • pump

      US /pʌmp/

      UK /pʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
      • To make water/other liquid move using a machine
      • Noun
      • A device more moving liquids
      • Light woman's shoe
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • restart

      US /ˌri:ˈstɑ:rt/

      UK /ˌri:ˈstɑ:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin working again after it has stopped
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    • see off

      US /si ɔf/

      UK /si: ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say goodbye to someone who is going away
      A1
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    • simplistic

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Being too simply expressed or explained
      C1
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    • sink

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something down into the ground
      • To dig (a well)
      • Countable Noun
      • Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
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    • slowdown

      US /ˈsloʊdaʊn/

      UK /ˈsləʊdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Act of slowing down or falling behind
      C2
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    • smooth

      US /smuð/

      UK /smu:ð/

      • Adjective
      • Moving without stops and starts
      • Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
      • To spread a substance over a surface
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    • soundtrack

      US /ˈsaʊndˌtræk/

      UK /'saʊndtræk/

      • Countable Noun
      • The songs connected to a movie
      • Musical recording for a movie
      C1
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    • spread

      US /sprɛd/

      UK /spred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
      • The distance between two things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place over a large area; to cover a large area
      • (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
      A2TOEIC
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    • stupidly

      US /ˈstjupɪdlɪ/

      UK /'stju:pɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which is not clever
      A2
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    • synth

      US /sɪnθ/

      UK /sɪnθ/

      • Noun
      • Electronic musical instrument that copies sounds
      B2
      More
    • tactile

      US /ˈtæktəl, -ˌtaɪl/

      UK /ˈtæktaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning touch; enjoys touching
      • Perceptible to the touch; having a texture that can be felt.
      C1
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    • title

      US /ˈtaɪtl/

      UK /'taɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Book produced by a publisher
      • Name given to something to identify or describe it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a name to identify or describe something
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    • transmission

      US /trænsˈmɪʃən, trænz-/

      UK /trænsˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
      • Electronic signal sent by radio waves; broadcast
      B1
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    • tweaking

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a small change or adjustment
      C1
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    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
      A2
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
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    • worthy

      US /ˈwɚði/

      UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
      B1
      More
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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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    The Best iPhone & iPad Games of 2012

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