Vocabulary

  • against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • take a survey: To participate in a survey by answering questions.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
  • in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
  • under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • spit on: To show contempt for someone by spitting towards or onto them.
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • in flight: Act of flying
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • off key: Not in the correct key; not in tune.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
  • public: Owned by the government
  • confirm: To formally approve or check something
  • grease: Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
  • offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
  • permit: To allow something to happen; to give permission
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • prohibit: To make something impossible
  • shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
  • carry: To have a child, be pregnant
  • lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
  • knit: To join or be joined closely together
  • felony: A serious crime, such as murder
  • drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
  • cone: A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • onion: Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
  • moose: Large deer with big antlers found in colder areas
  • duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
  • adultery: Sex acts committed outside a marriage
  • indistinct: Not clearly defined; not easy to see or hear
  • repeal: To stop or cancel (a law, etc.)
  • railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
  • buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
  • doughnut: Piece of sweet, fried bread shaped like a ring
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • tavern: Establishment that serves alcoholic beverages
  • airplane: A machine that flies through the air
  • hind: Concerning the rear or back part of animals
  • topless: Wearing no hat or no shirt
  • whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
  • bingo: Game of chance played by calling random numbers
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    • adultery

      US /əˈdʌltəri,-tri/

      UK /ə'dʌltərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sex acts committed outside a marriage
      B2
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    • against the law

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
      A1
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    • airplane

      US /ˈɛrˌplen/

      UK /ˈeəpleɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A machine that flies through the air
      B1
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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
    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
      More
    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
      A1
      More
    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
      B1
      More
    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
      More
    • bingo

      US /ˈbɪŋgoʊ/

      UK /ˈbɪŋgəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Game of chance played by calling random numbers
      B2
      More
    • buffalo

      US /ˈbʌfəloʊ/

      UK /ˈbʌfələʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
      B2
      More
    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
      A1
      More
    • cone

      US /koʊn/

      UK /kəʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
      • A part of the eye
      B1
      More
    • confirm

      US /kənˈfɜ:rm/

      UK /kənˈfɜ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally approve or check something
      • To provide evidence to establish the truth of
      A2
      More
    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
      B1
      More
    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
      • Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
      A2
      More
    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • doughnut

      US /ˈdoˌnʌt,-nət/

      UK /'dəʊnʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of sweet, fried bread shaped like a ring
      • Something shaped like a doughnut, i.e., a ring shape.
      B1
      More
    • drive in

      US /draɪv ɪn/

      UK /draiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
      • To emphasize or impress something forcefully.
      A1
      More
    • duel

      US /ˈdu:əl/

      UK /ˈdju:əl/

      • Noun
      • Competition between two athletes or enemies
      B2
      More
    • felony

      US /ˈfɛləni/

      UK /ˈfeləni/

      • Noun
      • A serious crime, such as murder
      C2
      More
    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
      A1
      More
    • for fear of

      US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
      A1
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
      More
    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
      More
    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
      More
    • grease

      US /ɡris/

      UK /gri:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
      • Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use grease to lubricate a machine
      B2
      More
    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
      A2
      More
    • hind

      US /haɪnd/

      UK /haɪnd/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the rear or back part of animals
      B2
      More
    • illegal

      US /ɪˈliɡəl/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed by the laws or rules
      • Prohibited by law; illicit.
      A2
      More
    • in flight

      US /ɪn flaɪt/

      UK /in flait/

      • Phrase
      • Act of flying
      • Adverb
      • While flying.
      A2
      More
    • in little

      US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/

      UK /in ˈlɪtl/

      • other
      • To a small extent; insignificantly.
      C2
      More
    • 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.
      B1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • indistinct

      US /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

      • Adjective
      • Not clearly defined; not easy to see or hear
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
      A2
      More
    • knit

      US /nɪt/

      UK /nɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or be joined closely together
      • To make clothing by joining strands of wool
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • lay down on

      US /leɪ daʊn ɑn/

      UK /leɪ daʊn ɒn/

      • other
      • To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
      C1
      More
    • lie down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • lottery

      US /ˈlɑtəri/

      UK /'lɒtərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Betting game of buying tickets to win money
      • Condition in which outcome is determined by luck
      B2
      More
    • mate

      US /met/

      UK /meɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
      • Partner in a (sexual) relationship
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pair a male and female so they have children
      • To join or fit two things together
      B1
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    • moose

      US /mus/

      UK /mu:s/

      • Noun
      • Large deer with big antlers found in colder areas
      B2
      More
    • more than once

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
      More
    • off key

      US /ɔf ki/

      UK /ɔf ki:/

      • Adverb
      • Not in the correct key; not in tune.
      A2
      More
    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
      More
    • offense

      US /əˈfɛns/

      UK /əˈfens/

      • Noun
      • Attempt to score in a game or match
      • Breaking of a rule or law
      B1TOEIC
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    • on deck

      US /ɑn dɛk/

      UK /ɔn dek/

      • Adjective
      • In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
      • Next in line; ready or available.
      • Adverb
      • Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
      B2
      More
    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
      A1
      More
    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
      A1
      More
    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
      A1
      More
    • onion

      US /ˈʌnjən/

      UK /ˈʌnjən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling, strong-tasting vegetable
      B1
      More
    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
      A1
      More
    • penalty

      US /ˈpɛnəlti/

      UK /'penəltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Negative effect resulting from your actions
      • Punishment for committing a crime or offense
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • permit

      US /pərˈmɪt/

      UK /pəˈmɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow something to happen; to give permission
      • To give authorization or consent for something.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of paper giving you rights to do something
      • An official document giving permission to fish or hunt.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
      A2
      More
    • prohibit

      US /proˈhɪbɪt/

      UK /prə'hɪbɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something impossible
      • To prevent, forbid to use or do something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • railroad

      US /ˈreɪlroʊd/

      UK /ˈreɪlrəʊd/

      • Noun
      • System of tracks on which trains travel
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • repeal

      US /rɪˈpil/

      UK /rɪ'pi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or cancel (a law, etc.)
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rule in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
      B1
      More
    • shoot

      US /ʃut/

      UK /ʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • Emerging new part of a plant
      A2
      More
    • spit on

      US /spɪt ɑn/

      UK /spit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show contempt for someone by spitting towards or onto them.
      • To eject saliva onto a surface.
      More
    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
      A1
      More
    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
      A1
      More
    • take a survey

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To participate in a survey by answering questions.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • tavern

      US /ˈtævərn/

      UK /ˈtævən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Establishment that serves alcoholic beverages
      B2
      More
    • tickle

      US /ˈtɪkəl/

      UK /'tɪkl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
      • Discomfort in the throat before a person coughs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To amuse or entertain someone
      • To touch someone lightly causing them to laugh
      B1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • topless

      US /ˈtɑplɪs/

      UK /ˈtɒpləs/

      • Adjective
      • Wearing no hat or no shirt
      B2
      More
    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • under the influence

      US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/

      UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/

      • Adjective
      • Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
      • Phrase
      • Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
      A1
      More
    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
      C2
      More
    • 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
      More
    • whoo

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are surprised
      C2
      More
    • wire

      US /waɪr/

      UK /'waɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin, flexible thread of metal
      • Act of sending a message by telegraph
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To connect two or more things together with cable
      • To send money to someone electronically
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • wrestle

      US /ˈrɛsəl/

      UK /'resl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone by holding parts of their body
      • To struggle with a problem
      B2
      More
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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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