Vocabulary

  • far and away: By a considerable margin; easily the best.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
  • turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
  • losing streak: A series of consecutive losses or failures.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
  • from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • on the spin: Happening consecutively or in succession.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • consecutive: Following one after the other in order
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • strengthen: To make something stronger
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
  • fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
  • score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
  • hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
  • rim: Outer edge of something circular
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • ignition: Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
  • unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
  • deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
  • swagger: To walk in a boastful and confident way
  • curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
  • yam: Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
  • bowman: Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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    • athletic

      US /æθˈlɛtɪk/

      UK /æθˈletɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Fit and strong; physically capable
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • back onto

      US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/

      UK /bæk ˈɒntə/

      • other
      • To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
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    • bowman

      US /ˈboʊmən/

      UK /ˈbəʊmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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    • consecutive

      US /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/

      UK /kənˈsekjətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Following one after the other in order
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • curry

      US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/

      UK /'kʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
      B1
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • deflect

      US /dɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /dɪ'flekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to turn in a different direction
      • To prevent or avoid something having an effect on
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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
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    • fantasy

      US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/

      UK /'fæntəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something imagined and very different from reality
      • Work of literature set in an unreal world
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    • far and away

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By a considerable margin; easily the best.
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    • foul

      US /faʊl/

      UK /faʊl/

      • Adjective
      • Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
      • Dirty or filthy.
      • Noun
      • An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
      B2
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    • from the hip

      US /frəm ðə hɪp/

      UK /frəm ðə hɪp/

      • other
      • Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
      B2
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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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
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    • hood

      US /hʊd/

      UK /hʊd/

      • Noun
      • Front part of the car that covers the engine
      • A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
      B2
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    • ignition

      US /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • intentionally

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənl:ɪ/

      UK /ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With a plan to do or achieve something
      • In a deliberate and purposeful manner.
      B1
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    • lane

      US /len/

      UK /leɪn/

      • Noun
      • Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
      • Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • liquid

      US /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
      • In a state of being uncertain
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is similar to the state of water
      • A drink; beverage.
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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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    • losing streak

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A series of consecutive losses or failures.
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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
      A2
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • on the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active.
      A1
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    • on the move

      US /ɑn ði muv/

      UK /ɔn ðə mu:v/

      • Adjective
      • Traveling or going from place to place.
      • Actively progressing or developing.
      • Phrase
      • In the process of changing location.
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    • on the spin

      US /ɑn ðə spɪn/

      UK /ɒn ðə spin/

      • other
      • Happening consecutively or in succession.
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    • rebound

      US /ˈriˈbaʊnd, rɪ-/

      UK /rɪ'baʊnd/

      • Noun
      • Bouncing off something, then going back into play
      • Recovery after defeat/bad time back to good state
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bounce off of a surface
      • To recover or increase after decreasing
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • rim

      US /rɪm/

      UK /rɪm/

      • Noun
      • Outer edge of something circular
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something an outer edge, as specified
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    • score

      US /skɔr, skor/

      UK /skɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
      • Current number of points given in a game, contest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark or cut something with a sharp object
      • To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • spectacular

      US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/

      UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Impressive or out of the ordinary
      • Noun
      • A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
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    • strengthen

      US /ˈstrɛŋkθən,ˈstrɛŋ-,ˈstrɛn-/

      UK /ˈstreŋθn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something stronger
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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    • swagger

      US /ˈswæɡɚ/

      UK /ˈswægə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in a boastful and confident way
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Boastful and confident arrogance
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    • tie

      US /taɪ/

      UK /taɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things (together) with a string or rope
      • To require someone to be in a specific place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
      • Strong connection between people, countries
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    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
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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
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    • turn over

      US /tɚn ˈovɚ/

      UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose possession of a ball in sports
      • To consider something carefully in your mind
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    • unbelievable

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very hard to believe; very great
      • Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
      B1
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • wind down

      US /wɪnd daʊn/

      UK /wind daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become quiet or calm, after activity
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    • yam

      US /jæm/

      UK /jæm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
      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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