Vocabulary

  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • sit back: To relax and take it easy.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in flight: Act of flying
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • conjure up: To make something appear as if by magic.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • eat out: To eat at a restaurant
  • lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
  • talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • sweat off: To lose something, such as weight, by sweating.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at each other's throats: Arguing angrily and aggressively with one another.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • green light
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • stand out
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
  • awkward: Lacking smooth movement
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
  • abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • public: Owned by the government
  • extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
  • tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
  • comprehend: To understand the meaning of
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • rubbish: To say someone's ideas/actions are no good
  • compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
  • imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
  • broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
  • bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
  • reside: To live in; dwell; to be present
  • awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
  • bin: Type of container, usually for trash
  • ace: Highest value card in a game of cards
  • conjure: To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
  • chopstick: One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
  • runny: Being able to flow as a liquid
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
  • footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
  • vend: To offer something for sale or to sell something
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    • abide

      US /əˈbaɪd/

      UK /ə'baɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
      B2
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    • ace

      US /es/

      UK /eɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Highest value card in a game of cards
      • Best player
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get a perfect score on a test; be successful
      B1
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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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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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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
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    • at each other's throats

      US /ˌæt itʃ ˈʌðɚz θroʊts/

      UK /ˌæt i:tʃ ˈʌðəz θrəuts/

      • other
      • Arguing angrily and aggressively with one another.
      C1
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
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    • awkward

      US /ˈɔkwəd/

      UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking smooth movement
      • Causing embarrassment or trouble
      B1
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    • awkwardness

      US /ˈɔkwɚdnɪs/

      UK /'ɔ:kwədnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of ease in social situations
      B2
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    • bin

      US /bɪn/

      UK /bɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of container, usually for trash
      • (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something away in the trash
      B1
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    • bonus

      US /ˈboʊnəs/

      UK /ˈbəʊnəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
      • Something welcome and often unexpected that accompanies and enhances something else.
      • Adjective
      • Additional; extra.
      A2TOEIC
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    • broom

      US /brum,brʊm/

      UK /bru:m/

      • Noun
      • Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
      B2
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    • chopstick

      US /ˈtʃɑ:pstɪk/

      UK /ˈtʃɒpstɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
      B1
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    • compartment

      US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
      • A section of seats in a closed area in a train
      B1
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    • comprehend

      US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪ'hend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To understand the meaning of
      • To include or contain something
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    • conjure

      US /ˈkɑndʒɚ, kənˈdʒʊr/

      UK /ˈkʌndʒə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
      • To make something appear through a magic trick
      B2TOEIC
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    • conjure up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something appear as if by magic.
      • To bring a memory, feeling, or image to your mind.
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
      B1
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    • detective

      US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

      UK /dɪˈtektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who investigates and solves crimes
      • A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the work of a detective.
      • Relating to the detection of crime.
      A2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
      More
    • do your best

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
      A1
      More
    • eat out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat at a restaurant
      A1
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    • etiquette

      US /ˈɛtɪˌkɛt, -kɪt/

      UK /ˈetɪket/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rules regarding manners or good behavior
      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.
      B2
      More
    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
      B1
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    • extension

      US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/

      • Noun
      • Addition to something, e.g. a house
      • Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
      • Adjective
      • Adding extra length
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • footwear

      US /ˈfʊtˌwɛr/

      UK /ˈfʊtweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shoes, socks, etc.
      C2
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
      A1
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • green light

      US /ɡrin laɪt/

      UK /ɡri:n lait/

      • Phrase
      • Noun
      • Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
      • A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • imagery

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of symbolism to help imagine something
      • Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
      A2
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in flight

      US /ɪn flaɪt/

      UK /in flait/

      • Phrase
      • Act of flying
      • Adverb
      • While flying.
      A2
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
      A1
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • lose face

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
      A1
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    • mindful

      US /ˈmaɪndfəl/

      UK /ˈmaɪndfl/

      • Adjective
      • Bearing in mind; attentive to
      B1
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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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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
      B2
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
      A2
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    • play around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat on your partner romantically
      A1
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    • 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
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    • rare

      US /rɛr/

      UK /reə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
      • Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
      A2
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    • reside

      US /rɪˈzaɪd/

      UK /rɪˈzaɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in; dwell; to be present
      B1
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    • rubbish

      US /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

      UK /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone's ideas/actions are no good
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stupid or wrong ideas, work etc.
      • Things that have been thrown out; trash
      A2
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    • rude

      US /rud/

      UK /ru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
      • Offensive; ill-mannered
      A2
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
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    • runny

      US /ˈrʌni/

      UK /'rʌnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to flow as a liquid
      B1
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    • samurai

      US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/

      UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/

      • Noun
      • Japanese warrior from centuries ago
      C2
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
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    • sit back

      US /sit bæk/

      UK /sit bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and take it easy.
      • To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
      A1
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    • sniff

      US /snɪf/

      UK /snɪf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
      • To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
      • Noun
      • A noisy breath through your nose
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
      A2
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • sweat off

      US /swɛt ɔf/

      UK /swet ɒf/

      • other
      • To lose something, such as weight, by sweating.
      C1
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
      A1
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    • talk on

      US /tɔk ɑn/

      UK /tɔ:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
      A1
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    • tempt

      US /tɛmpt/

      UK /tempt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone want something, even if it's bad
      A2
      More
    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
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    • vend

      US /vend/

      UK /vend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something for sale or to sell something
      B1
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    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      A2TOEIC
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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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    12 Things NOT to do in Japan

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    Planning a trip to Japan? You'll want to watch this guide on 12 things NOT to do, covering everything from chopstick etiquette to train manners and even how to handle trash! It's packed with practical, everyday tips and cultural insights that will make your visit smoother and more respectful.

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