Vocabulary

  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • have to: Must do
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • check out
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • get about: To go out a lot; travel widely
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • rough it: To live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • under budget: Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in terms of
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • seasonal jobs: Temporary employment that is available during certain times of the year.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • in the mood: Wanting to do something
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • turn on
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
  • comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
  • estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • direction: When someone tells people what to do
  • section: A part of a whole
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • crunch: To crush something into pieces
  • forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
  • bare: Lacking contents; empty
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
  • accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
  • expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • restrict: To prevent a person from doing something
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • match: To equal or be as good as something else
  • maximize: To make as large or great as possible
  • realistically: In a practical manner; taking context into account
  • dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
  • fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
  • sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
  • thorn: Sharp point on the stem/branches of some plants
  • surf: To view webpages on the internet
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
  • hostel: Cheap hotel for young people
  • bungee: Elasticized rope you can hang from, as a sport
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
  • southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
  • kiwi: Flightless bird from New Zealand
  • setter: Long-eared dog trained to fetch game
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    • accommodation

      US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/

      UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Adapting to become better at handling situations
      • Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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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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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
      More
    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
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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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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • bare

      US /bɛr/

      UK /beə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking contents; empty
      • Not having a covering; naked
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes, hat etc.
      A2
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    • bucket

      US /ˈbʌkɪt/

      UK /'bʌkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
      • A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The amount held by a bucket.
      B1
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    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
      A2TOEIC
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    • bungee

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Elasticized rope you can hang from, as a sport
      C2
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    • calculate

      US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/

      UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find an answer using mathematics
      • To make an educated guess about something
      B2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • comment

      US /ˈkɑmɛnt/

      UK /'kɒment/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
      • An explanatory note in a computer program.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something that gives your opinion
      • To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
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    • couch

      US /kaʊtʃ/

      UK /kaʊtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formulate in a particular style or language
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sofa; settee
      B1
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    • crunch

      US /krʌntʃ/

      UK /krʌntʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To crush something into pieces
      • To crush something noisily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To chew noisily with a crackling sound
      • To make a crushing sound when walked on.
      B2
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      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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    • dorm

      US /dɔrm/

      UK /dɔ:m/

      • Countable Noun
      • College building with rooms that students live in
      B2
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    • estimate

      US /ˈɛstəˌmet/

      UK /'estɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
      • A judgment or opinion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
      • To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
      A2TOEIC
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
      A2TOEIC
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    • expense

      US /ɪkˈspɛns/

      UK /ɪk'spens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money you have to pay to do part of your job
      • Paying money for something (big)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • When resources e.g. time is used to do something
      • Expenditure of resources; spending
      B1TOEIC
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
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    • fare

      US /fer/

      UK /feə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
      • Food of a particular type.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform well or poorly
      • To succeed or manage in a particular situation.
      B1TOEIC
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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 now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • forum

      US /ˈfɔrəm/

      UK /'fɔ:rəm/

      • Noun
      • Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
      B1
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    • get about

      US /ɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /ɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out a lot; travel widely
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • high class

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
      • Belonging to or associated with the upper social classes.
      A1
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    • hostel

      US /ˈhɑ:stl/

      UK /ˈhɒstl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cheap hotel for young people
      • An organization that runs or promotes hostels.
      B1
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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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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
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    • in the mood

      US /ɪn ði mud/

      UK /in ðə mu:d/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do something
      • Having a desire for sex
      A1
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • info

      US /ˈɪnfoʊ/

      UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shortened form of the word 'information'
      B2
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    • inspiration

      US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
      • The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
      B1TOEIC
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    • kiwi

      US /ˈkiwi/

      UK /ˈki:wi:/

      • Noun
      • Flightless bird from New Zealand
      C1
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
      A2TOEIC
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    • match

      US /mætʃ/

      UK /mætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To equal or be as good as something else
      • To work well or look good with something else
      • Noun
      • Something that is equal to or the same as another
      • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • maximize

      US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

      UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as large or great as possible
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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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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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
      A1
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
      B1
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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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    • put off

      US /pʊt ɔf/

      UK /put ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off, e.g. clothing
      • To delay until a later date
      A1
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    • realistically

      US /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪklɪ/

      UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a practical manner; taking context into account
      A2
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    • restrict

      US /rɪˈstrɪkt/

      UK /rɪ'strɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a person from doing something
      • To keep someone or something within certain physical boundaries.
      A2
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    • rough it

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live temporarily in basic and uncomfortable conditions.
      B1
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    • seasonal jobs

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Temporary employment that is available during certain times of the year.
      B2
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
      B1TOEIC
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    • setter

      US /ˈsɛtɚ/

      UK /ˈsetə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long-eared dog trained to fetch game
      C1
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    • sketchy

      US /ˈskɛtʃi/

      UK /ˈsketʃi/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking detail or being incomplete
      • Seeming bad, risky or dangerous
      C2TOEIC
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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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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • spend money

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
      A1
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    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
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    • surf

      US /sɜ:rf/

      UK /sɜ:f/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To view webpages on the internet
      • To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ocean waves crashing against a beach
      B1
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    • thorn

      US /θɔ:rn/

      UK /θɔ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sharp point on the stem/branches of some plants
      B2
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
      B1
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      A1
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    • under budget

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having cost less than the amount that was budgeted.
      • Adverb
      • At a cost lower than the budgeted amount.
      A1
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
      A2
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    • visa

      US /'vi:zə/

      UK /ˈvi:zə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Authorization to enter a foreign country
      B2
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • word of mouth

      US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/

      UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information spread by people telling each other.
      A1
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      A1
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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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