Vocabulary

  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • have to: Must do
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • split: No longer married or in a relationship
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • pile: Large amount of something
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
  • log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • avid: Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • branch: Part of a family related to the same members
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • stump: To campaign by making political speeches
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • part: Division of a book
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
  • bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
  • goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
  • trunk: Long nose of an elephant
  • flag: To indicate something should get special attention
  • bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
  • pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
  • maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • rake: Tool used to gather leaves or break up soil
  • underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
  • rustle: To steal cattle or other animals from a herd
  • oak: Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
  • lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
  • chipmunk: Burrowing ground squirrel of America and Asia
  • spruce: Evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
  • deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • deciduous: (Of leaves) falling off during the fall
  • chainsaw: Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
  • firewood: Wood that can be burned as fuel
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    • arrow

      US /ˈæroʊ/

      UK /ˈærəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Symbol used on road signs to show direction
      • A long pointed piece of wood shot from a bow
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • avid

      US /ˈævɪd/

      UK /'ævɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
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    • bark

      US /bɑ:rk/

      UK /bɑ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
      • Noun
      • Sound made by a dog
      • Tough outer covering of a tree or other plant
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

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

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • bow

      US /bo/

      UK /baʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) curve or bend
      • Noun
      • Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
      • Front part of a boat
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    • branch

      US /bræntʃ/

      UK /brɑ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Part of a family related to the same members
      • Part of organization with a specific function
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To separate away from the main part
      • To extend in a new direction; diverge.
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    • bush

      US /bʊʃ/

      UK /bʊʃ/

      • Noun
      • A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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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
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    • chainsaw

      US /ˈtʃeɪnsɔː/

      UK /ˈtʃeɪnsɔ:/

      • Noun
      • Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
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    • chipmunk

      US /ˈtʃɪpˌmʌŋk/

      UK /ˈtʃɪpmʌŋk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Burrowing ground squirrel of America and Asia
      C2
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    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • deciduous

      US /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

      UK /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of leaves) falling off during the fall
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    • deer

      US /dɪr/

      UK /dɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
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    • firewood

      US /ˈfaɪrˌwʊd/

      UK /ˈfaɪəˌwʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wood that can be burned as fuel
      C2
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    • flag

      US /flæɡ/

      UK /flæɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate something should get special attention
      • Noun
      • Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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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
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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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
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    • goodness

      US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/

      UK /ˈgʊdnəs/

      • Interjection
      • (Used to express slight surprise)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nourishment; good food value
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
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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
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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.
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    • in the wind

      US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
      B2
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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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.
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    • log

      US /lɔ:g/

      UK /lɒg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
      • To leave a website or computer account
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Detailed account of events and progress on journey
      • Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
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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
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    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
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    • lumber

      US /ˈlʌmbɚ/

      UK /'lʌmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move heavily, slowly, and awkwardly
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    • maple

      US /ˈmepəl/

      UK /ˈmeɪpl/

      • Noun
      • Any of various trees, some producing syrup
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    • oak

      US /oʊk/

      UK /əʊk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
      • Adjective
      • Made from a special hard durable wood
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    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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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.
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    • pine

      US /paɪn/

      UK /paɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sad because you miss someone
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    • rake

      US /rek/

      UK /reɪk/

      • Noun
      • Tool used to gather leaves or break up soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a rake to clean up leaves or break up soil
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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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
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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
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    • rustle

      US /ˈrʌsəl/

      UK /'rʌsl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To steal cattle or other animals from a herd
      • To steal livestock (especially cattle)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A dry light sound like silk or leaves moving
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • split

      US /splɪt/

      UK /splɪt/

      • Adjective
      • No longer married or in a relationship
      • (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become divided or broken along a straight line
      • To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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    • spruce

      US /sprus/

      UK /spru:s/

      • Countable Noun
      • Evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bathe and get ready to go somewhere formal
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    • squirrel

      US /ˈskwɚrəl, ˈskwʌr-/

      UK /'skwɪrəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
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    • stove

      US /stov/

      UK /stəuv/

      • Noun
      • Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
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    • stump

      US /stʌmp/

      UK /stʌmp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To campaign by making political speeches
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be too difficult for; baffle or perplex
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /trʌŋk/

      UK /trʌŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long nose of an elephant
      • Strong box/chest/container, as for traveling
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    • underground

      US /ˈʌndərgraʊnd/

      UK /ˈʌndəgraʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
      • Secret or subversive.
      • Noun
      • Secret group organized to overthrow a government
      • Subway system, e.g. in London
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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.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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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.
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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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