Vocabulary

  • afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • have to: Must do
  • smoked salmon: Salmon that has been cured by smoking.
  • red onion: A type of onion with reddish-purple skin and white flesh tinged with red.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • mess over: To treat someone unfairly or badly.
  • blow over: (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • delicate: Easily broken or damaged
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • component: One of the parts that something is made up of
  • filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • blow: To move something using air
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
  • savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
  • nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
  • roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
  • broad: General; not detailed
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • caramel: Brown, chewy candy
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
  • chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
  • upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • pretentious: Trying to seem more cultured/clever than you are
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • salmon: Light pinkish orange color
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • sin: Act that breaks a religious law
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • yolk: Yellow central part of a bird's egg
  • comprise: To be made up of (different parts)
  • cucumber: Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
  • powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
  • mayonnaise: Creamy, thick savory dressing for food
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • dunk: To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
  • popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
  • scone: Small cake in which fruit is generally added
  • horseradish: Pungent root used in sauces, etc. to add flavor
  • brownie: A chocolate, cake-like dessert or cookie
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • techno: Style of fast heavy electronic dance
  • whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
  • pinkie: Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
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    • afternoon tea

      US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/

      UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/

      • Noun
      • A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
      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.
      More
    • beyond me

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Impossible for me to understand.
      • Impossible for me to do.
      B2
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
      A2
      More
    • blow over

      US /blo ˈovɚ/

      UK /bləu ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
      A2
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
      A2TOEIC
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    • broad

      US /brɔd/

      UK /brɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • General; not detailed
      • Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
      A2
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    • brownie

      US /ˈbraʊni/

      UK /'braʊnɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A chocolate, cake-like dessert or cookie
      B2
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    • caramel

      US /ˈkærəməl, -ˌmɛl, ˈkɑrməl/

      UK /ˈkærəmel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Brown, chewy candy
      C1
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    • chop

      US /tʃɑp/

      UK /tʃɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
      • To hit someone with your hand
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
      • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
      B1
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    • commonly

      US /ˈkɑmənlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒmənli/

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

      US /kəmˈponənt/

      UK /kəmˈpəʊnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the parts that something is made up of
      • A constituent part; ingredient.
      • Adjective
      • Being a part of something
      A2
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    • comprise

      US /kəmˈpraɪz/

      UK /kəm'praɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made up of (different parts)
      B1
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    • controversy

      US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/

      UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong public disagreement about something
      B1
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    • cucumber

      US /ˈkjuˌkʌmbɚ/

      UK /ˈkju:kʌmbə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
      • A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads or pickled.
      • Adjective
      • Having the flavor or scent of cucumber.
      B2
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    • delicate

      US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

      UK /'delɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken or damaged
      • Finely made, with great care
      B1
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    • dip

      US /dɪp/

      UK /dɪp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease or lower temporarily
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
      • Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
      B1
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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
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    • dunk

      US /dʌŋk/

      UK /dʌŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a donut, etc. into a liquid to wet it
      C1
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    • filter

      US /ˈfɪltɚ/

      UK /'fɪltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device to remove certain types of light, sound
      • Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove certain types of light, sound
      • To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
      B1
      More
    • finish with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
      A1
      More
    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
      More
    • 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
      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
    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
      More
    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
      More
    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
      More
    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • horseradish

      US /ˈhɔrsˌrædɪʃ/

      UK /ˈhɔ:srædɪʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pungent root used in sauces, etc. to add flavor
      C1
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
      B1TOEIC
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    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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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
      More
    • loose

      US /lus/

      UK /lu:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To shoot or fire something from a gun
      • Adjective
      • (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
      • Not tightly attached or held
      A2
      More
    • mayonnaise

      US /ˈmeɪəneɪz/

      UK /ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Creamy, thick savory dressing for food
      • A dish or salad made with mayonnaise.
      B2
      More
    • mess over

      US /mɛs ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /mes ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To treat someone unfairly or badly.
      C1
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    • mustard

      US /ˈmʌstərd/

      UK /ˈmʌstəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
      B2
      More
    • nostalgic

      US /nɒ'stældʒɪk/

      UK /nɒ'stældʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
      B2
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    • pinkie

      US /ˈpɪŋki/

      UK /'pɪŋkɪ/

      • Noun
      • Little finger; finger farthest from the thumb
      C2
      More
    • popcorn

      US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/

      UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
      C2
      More
    • posh

      US /pɑ:ʃ/

      UK /pɒʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
      B2
      More
    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
      A2
      More
    • powder

      US /ˈpaʊdɚ/

      UK /'paʊdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
      • Dry and light form of snow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a dust onto the body or face
      • To reduce to powder; pulverize.
      B1
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    • pretentious

      US /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

      UK /prɪˈtenʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Trying to seem more cultured/clever than you are
      • Characterized by assumption of dignity or importance
      C1TOEIC
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
      A2TOEIC
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
      A2
      More
    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • red onion

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A type of onion with reddish-purple skin and white flesh tinged with red.
      A2
      More
    • roast

      US /roʊst/

      UK /rəʊst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
      • To cook food in an oven or over a fire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A joint of meat cooked in an oven
      B1
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    • salmon

      US /ˈsæmən/

      UK /ˈsæmən/

      • Noun
      • Light pinkish orange color
      • Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
      B1
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    • savory

      US / ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/

      UK /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

      • Adjective
      • (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
      • Noun
      • Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
      B2
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    • scone

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Small cake in which fruit is generally added
      B2
      More
    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • sin

      US /sɪn/

      UK /sɪn/

      • Noun
      • Act that breaks a religious law
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do something that breaks a religious law
      B1
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    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
      A2TOEIC
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    • smoked salmon

      US /smokt ˈsæmən/

      UK /sməʊkt ˈsæmən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Salmon that has been cured by smoking.
      B1
      More
    • solidify

      US /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

      UK /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become solid or more solid
      B1
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    • sophisticated

      US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/

      UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Making a good sounding but misleading argument
      • Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone more worldly and experienced
      B1TOEIC
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
      B1
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
      A2
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    • techno

      US /ˈteknoʊ/

      UK /ˈteknəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Style of fast heavy electronic dance
      C2
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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
      A2
      More
    • tier

      US /tɪr/

      UK /tɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
      • One in a series of levels in a system
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange in tiers.
      B2
      More
    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • traditionally

      US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Something done in a customary, traditional manner
      B2
      More
    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
      A2
      More
    • upbeat

      US /ˈʌpˌbit/

      UK /ˈʌpbi:t/

      • Adjective
      • Being positive and cheerful
      C1
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    • vanilla

      US /vəˈnɪlə/

      UK /vəˈnɪlə/

      • Adjective
      • Having the taste of vanilla
      • Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taste from seed of vanilla plant, as in ice cream
      • Any orchid of the genus Vanilla, characterized by fragrant flowers and long pod-like fruit.
      B2
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
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    • whoo

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are surprised
      C2
      More
    • without me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
      A2
      More
    • yolk

      US /joʊk/

      UK /jəʊk/

      • Noun
      • Yellow central part of a bird's egg
      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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    Ever wondered what Americans think of a proper London afternoon tea? You'll get to see their hilarious first-time reactions to finger sandwiches, scones, and all the tea rituals! It's a super fun way to pick up daily practical phrases and learn about British culture.

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