Vocabulary

  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • right up there: Among the best or most successful.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • have to: Must do
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • feel sick: To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • sign over: To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • set up
  • pulled off: To manage to succeed
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
  • pile: Large amount of something
  • eerie: Strange, mysterious and frightening
  • huge: Very very large
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • eternal: Endless; constant; never ending
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
  • respond: To answer something or someone
  • soak: To make something completely wet
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • drone: A remote controlled flying device
  • tranquil: Calm; peaceful
  • marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • construct: To build or create something
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • marble: A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
  • glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
  • seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • central: Being in the middle
  • bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
  • gorge: To eat food greedily and in large quantities.
  • coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
  • tectonic: Denoting or relating to construction or building
  • rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • deeply: To a significant degree
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
  • lyric: In a tone, or style similar to an emotional song
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
  • commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
  • limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
  • setup: Way something is organized or arranged
  • scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
  • waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
  • visor: Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • teardrop: Anything shaped like a falling drop
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • after dark

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • After the sun has set and night has begun.
      • Adjective
      • Occurring or operating secretly or illicitly, especially at night.
      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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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • bun

      US /bʌn/

      UK /bʌn/

      • Noun
      • Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
      B2
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    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • commemorate

      US /kəˈmɛməˌret/

      UK /kə'meməreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
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    • construct

      US /kənˈstrʌkt/

      UK /kənˈstrʌkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To build or create something
      • To create a sentence, story, argument or theory
      • Noun
      • A thought, theory or hypothesis
      A2
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    • coral

      US /ˈkɑrəl/

      UK /'kɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Color that is a combination of pink and orange
      • Noun
      • Marine substance made from bones of sea creatures
      B2
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • deeply

      US /ˈdiplɪ/

      UK /ˈdi:pli/

      • Adverb
      • To a significant degree
      • To a great, intense or extreme extent
      A2
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    • drone

      US /dron/

      UK /drəʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A remote controlled flying device
      • Male bee
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
      • To make a continuous low humming sound.
      B2TOEIC
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    • eerie

      US /ˈɪri/

      UK /ˈɪəri/

      • Adjective
      • Strange, mysterious and frightening
      B1
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    • eternal

      US /ɪˈtɚnəl/

      UK /ɪ'tɜ:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Endless; constant; never ending
      B2
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • feel sick

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • glad

      US /ɡlæd/

      UK /ɡlæd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy or pleased about something/to do something
      • Happy that something happened; pleased
      A2
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    • gorge

      US /gɔ:rdʒ/

      UK /gɔ:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • To eat food greedily and in large quantities.
      B2TOEIC
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
      B1
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    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
      B1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • limestone

      US /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/

      UK /ˈlaɪmstəʊn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
      B2
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    • link

      US /lɪŋk/

      UK /lɪŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
      • Connection between two or more things or people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or connect together
      • To associate or connect in one's mind.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • lyric

      US /ˈlɪrɪk/

      UK /ˈlɪrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • In a tone, or style similar to an emotional song
      • Noun
      • The words of a song
      B2
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    • marble

      US /ˈmɑrbəl/

      UK /'mɑ:bl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
      • Adjective
      • Made of or resembling marble.
      • Having a veined or swirled appearance like marble.
      B1
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    • marine

      US /məˈrin/

      UK /mə'ri:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
      • Adjective
      • Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
      • Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
      B1
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    • mascara

      US /mæˈskærə/

      UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/

      • Noun
      • Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
      C1
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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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.
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    • pile

      US /paɪl/

      UK /paɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large amount of something
      • Group of things one on top of another
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
      • To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
      B1TOEIC
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    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
      A1
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    • pulled off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • Removed something quickly or with force.
      A1
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
      A2
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    • rent

      US /rɛnt/

      UK /rent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the use of something in return for payment
      • To cut a piece of cloth by tearing it
      A2TOEIC
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    • respond

      US /rɪˈspɑnd/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To answer something or someone
      • To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
      A2TOEIC
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    • right up there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Among the best or most successful.
      • In a high or elevated position.
      A1
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    • rogue

      US /roʊg/

      UK /rəʊg/

      • Adjective
      • Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
      • Noun
      • Wicked or problematic person
      B2
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    • roll down

      US /rol daʊn/

      UK /rəul daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move downwards by turning over and over.
      • To lower a car window.
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    • scooter

      US /ˈskutɚ/

      UK /ˈsku:tə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
      C1
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    • seaweed

      US /ˈsiˌwid/

      UK /ˈsi:wi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
      B2
      More
    • see out

      US /si aʊt/

      UK /si: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      • To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • setup

      US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

      UK /'setʌp/

      • Noun
      • Way something is organized or arranged
      B2TOEIC
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    • sheer

      US /ʃɪr/

      UK /ʃɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly turn or change direction
      • Adverb
      • Straight up and down; steeply
      B1
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    • shelter

      US /ˈʃɛltɚ/

      UK /'ʃeltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to protect people/animals from abuse
      • Structure that covers or protects things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give animals, people a place away from abuse
      • To find protection from danger/bad weather
      B1
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    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
      B2
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    • sign over

      US /saɪn ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /saɪn ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
      B2
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    • soak

      US /sok/

      UK /səʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something completely wet
      • To place something in liquid for a period of time
      • Noun
      • Placement in liquid for a period of time
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    • sparkly

      US /ˈspɑrkli/

      UK /'spɑ:klɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having lots of small reflections of light
      B1
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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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    • swallow

      US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/

      UK /'swɒləʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To believe (something that is not true)
      • To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
      • Countable Noun
      • Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
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    • teardrop

      US /ˈtɪrdrɑ:p/

      UK /ˈtɪədrɒp/

      • Adjective
      • Anything shaped like a falling drop
      C2
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    • tent

      US /tɛnt/

      UK /tent/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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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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    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
      B1TOEIC
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    • tranquil

      US /ˈtræŋkwəl/

      UK /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Calm; peaceful
      B2
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • visor

      US /ˈvaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈvaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
      C1
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    • waterfall

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/

      • Noun
      • Steep descent of the water of a river
      C2
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    • waterproof

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌpruf, ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /'wɔ:təpru:f/

      • Adjective
      • That keeps water out, as of clothes
      • Resistant to water entering
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make resistant to water entering
      C2
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      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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