Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • mop up: To clean a liquid from a surface by using a mop or cloth.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • to the bones: Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
  • in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • over medium: Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
  • boil down: To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • hack it: To manage to deal with or succeed in something.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • piping hot: Extremely hot; very hot.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • kosher salt: A coarse-grained salt, free of iodine and other additives, used in cooking.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
  • circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • chill: State of being a little cold
  • crust: Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
  • rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
  • retrieve: To find and bring in animals during a hunt
  • shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
  • moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • deposit: Concentration of mineral left by a river
  • roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
  • medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • sizzle: A hissing sound of something burning or frying
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
  • rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
  • probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
  • metric: Based on the meter as a standard of measurement
  • rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
  • absorption: Process of being absorbed e.g. liquid, attention
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • recreation: Activities done for pleasure or to relax
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • whisk: To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
  • gravy: Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
  • oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • elevate: To make something higher
  • round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
  • loaf: Large piece of bread baked as a whole
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • add: To include as well
  • prep: Preparation for an action or event
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • rib: One of the curved bones protecting the chest/heart
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • thyme: Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
  • marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
  • dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
  • mop: Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
  • deli: A shop selling unusual or special food products
  • kosher: Being honest and correct
  • hunk: An attractive man, e.g. with lots of muscles
  • saucepan: Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
  • mozzarella: Mild white Italian cheese
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    • absorption

      US /əbˈsɔ:rpʃn/

      UK /əbˈsɔ:pʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of being absorbed e.g. liquid, attention
      • The process of understanding and assimilating information or ideas.
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • 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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    • boil down

      US /bɔɪl daʊn/

      UK /bɔil daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce in volume by boiling; to concentrate.
      • To be summarized or reduced to the essentials.
      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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    • carve

      US /kɑ:rv/

      UK /kɑ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
      • To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
      B1
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    • chill

      US /tʃɪl/

      UK /tʃɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being a little cold
      • Feeling of fear or being frightened
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
      B1
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    • circumstance

      US /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/

      UK /'sɜ:kəmstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition or fact that affects a situation
      • An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something bad or unwanted.
      A2
      More
    • consistency

      US /kənˈsɪstənsi/

      UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of behaving or meaning the same
      • Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
      B1
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • crust

      US /krʌst/

      UK /krʌst/

      • Noun
      • Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
      B2
      More
    • deli

      US /ˈdɛli/

      UK /ˈdeli/

      • Noun
      • A shop selling unusual or special food products
      C1
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    • deposit

      US /dɪˈpɑzɪt/

      UK /dɪ'pɒzɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concentration of mineral left by a river
      • Part payment so that an item will be kept for you
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of rivers) to leave a layer of minerals, etc.
      • To lay down of layers, e.g. of soil, over time
      A2TOEIC
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
      A2
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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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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
      A1
      More
    • elevate

      US /ˈɛləˌvet/

      UK /ˈelɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something higher
      • To raise something in status, importance, feeling
      B2
      More
    • emulate

      US /ˈɛmjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈemjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to be like; copy; imitate
      B2TOEIC
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • fridge

      US /frɪdʒ/

      UK /frɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
      A2
      More
    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      B2
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • gravy

      US /ˈɡrevi/

      UK /ˈgreɪvi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
      B2
      More
    • hack it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to deal with or succeed in something.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
      A1
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    • hunk

      US /hʌŋk/

      UK /hʌŋk/

      • Countable Noun
      • An attractive man, e.g. with lots of muscles
      C1
      More
    • imitate

      US /ˈɪmɪˌtet/

      UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act, speak like someone or something else
      B2
      More
    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
      A1
      More
    • in the making

      US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/

      UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
      • Idiom
      • Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
      A1
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • kosher

      US /ˈkoʃɚ/

      UK /'kəʊʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being honest and correct
      C1
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    • kosher salt

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A coarse-grained salt, free of iodine and other additives, used in cooking.
      A1
      More
    • loaf

      US /loʊf/

      UK /ləʊf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large piece of bread baked as a whole
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time idly
      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
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    • marinate

      US /'mærɪneɪt/

      UK /ˈmærɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
      C1
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    • medium

      US /ˈmidiəm/

      UK /'mi:dɪəm/

      • Noun
      • Method of expressing ideas or feelings
      • Something available in a middle size or condition
      A2TOEIC
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    • metric

      US /ˈmɛtrɪk/

      UK /ˈmetrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Based on the meter as a standard of measurement
      B1
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    • moisture

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

      UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small amount of wetness that can be felt
      B1
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    • mop

      US /mɑp/

      UK /mɒp/

      • Noun
      • Sponge or cloth on long handle, for washing floor
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop
      B2
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    • mop up

      US /mɑp ʌp/

      UK /mɔp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To clean a liquid from a surface by using a mop or cloth.
      • To win easily or completely.
      A1
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    • mozzarella

      US /ˌmɑ:tsəˈrelə/

      UK /ˌmɒtsəˈrelə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mild white Italian cheese
      C1
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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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    • off camera

      US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • Not being filmed or recorded.
      A1
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

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

      US /ˈʌvən/

      UK /ˈʌvn/

      • Noun
      • Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
      B1
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    • over medium

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ˈmidiəm/

      UK /ˈəuvə ˈmi:djəm/

      • other
      • Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
      A2
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    • piping hot

      US /ˈpaɪpɪŋ hɑt/

      UK /ˈpaɪpɪŋ hɔt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely hot; very hot.
      B1
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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    • probe

      US /prob/

      UK /prəʊb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
      • To examine the inside of something using a tool
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A thorough or deep examination of a problem
      • Device used to send information from outer space
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
      A2TOEIC
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    • rack

      US /ræk/

      UK /ræk/

      • Noun
      • A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone pain or suffering
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    • recreation

      US /ˌrɛkriˈeʃən/

      UK /ˌrekriˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Activities done for pleasure or to relax
      B1
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    • retrieve

      US /rɪˈtriv/

      UK /rɪˈtri:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find and bring in animals during a hunt
      • To get information from a computer
      B2TOEIC
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    • 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
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    • rib

      US /rɪb/

      UK /rɪb/

      • Countable Noun
      • One of the curved bones protecting the chest/heart
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tease; joke about something with someone
      B2
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    • 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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    • rub

      US /rʌb/

      UK /rʌb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
      • To move something back and forth along a surface
      • Noun
      • Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
      B1
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • saucepan

      US /ˈsɔsˌpæn/

      UK /ˈsɔ:spən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
      C1
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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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    • 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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    • shallow

      US /ˈʃælo/

      UK /'ʃæləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not deep; short from top to bottom
      • Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
      B1TOEIC
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    • sizzle

      US /ˈsɪzəl/

      UK /'sɪzl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A hissing sound of something burning or frying
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become very hot as if being fried
      C1
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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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    • temperature

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
      A2
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    • thyme

      US /taɪm/

      UK /taɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
      C1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
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    • to the bones

      US /tu ðə bonz/

      UK /tu ðə bəunz/

      • other
      • Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
      C1
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    • whisk

      US /hwɪsk, wɪsk/

      UK /wɪsk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A kitchen tool for beating food such as eggs to add air and make it light
      B2
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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 wanted to recreate that iconic Teamster Sandwich from 30 Rock? You'll learn all the delicious details, from prime rib roast to a savory dipping sauce, and pick up some fantastic culinary vocabulary along the way! This is a perfect chance to dive into comfort food and practice your English with a fun, practical recipe.

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