Vocabulary

  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • check out
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • initially: At first; originally
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • brutal: Extremely violent or mean
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • initiate: To cause something to begin
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
  • withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
  • solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • fragment: Part that is broken off of something
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
  • sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
  • abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
  • armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
  • descendant: Family member from generations following you
  • submission: Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
  • phobia: Extreme fear
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
  • statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
  • spawn: Product or result of something
  • racial: Of or relating to race
  • installment: One of many payments you have to make
  • dodge: To attempt to avoid something
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • excessively: In a manner more than is necessary; too much
  • wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
  • blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
  • poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
  • successor: Person who takes over the position of another
  • gutter: Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
  • anus: Opening in the body from which solid waste passes
  • cryptic: Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
  • lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
  • annotation: Adding a note to a document; such a note
  • telepathy: Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
  • samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
  • gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
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    • abdomen

      US /ˈæbdəmən/

      UK /ˈæbdəmən/

      • Noun
      • The part of the body where the stomach is
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
      A1
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    • annotation

      US /ˌænə'teɪʃn/

      UK /ˌænə'teɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Adding a note to a document; such a note
      C2
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    • anus

      US /ˈenəs/

      UK /'eɪnəs/

      • Noun
      • Opening in the body from which solid waste passes
      C2
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
      A2TOEIC
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    • armor

      US /ˈɑrmɚ/

      UK /'ɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
      C1
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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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
      More
    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
      B2
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    • blossom

      US /ˈblɑ:səm/

      UK /ˈblɒsəm/

      • Noun
      • Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a plant) to produce flowers, e.g. in spring
      • To grow into a state of beauty and maturity
      B2
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    • brutal

      US /ˈbrutl/

      UK /'bru:tl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely violent or mean
      B1
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
      A2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • contest

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/

      UK /'kɒntest/

      • Noun
      • Struggle or competition between rivals
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To struggle or compete against other people
      • To not accept an official or legal judgment
      B1
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
      A2
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    • cryptic

      US /ˈkrɪptɪk/

      UK /'krɪptɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
      C1TOEIC
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    • demon

      US /ˈdimən/

      UK /'di:mən/

      • Noun
      • Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
      B1
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    • descendant

      US /dɪˈsɛndənt/

      UK /dɪˈsendənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Family member from generations following you
      C1
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
      A2TOEIC
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    • disperse

      US /dɪˈspɚs/

      UK /dɪ'spɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To separate and spread out in different directions
      B2
      More
    • dodge

      US /dɑ:dʒ/

      UK /dɒdʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt to avoid something
      • Noun
      • An attempt to avoid something
      B1
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • encounter

      US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
      • To meet someone or something unexpectedly
      • Noun
      • A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
      B1TOEIC
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
      More
    • excessively

      US /ɪkˈsɛsɪvlɪ/

      UK /ɪk'sesɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner more than is necessary; too much
      B2
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    • fragment

      US /ˈfræɡmənt/

      UK /'fræɡmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Part that is broken off of something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be broken into pieces
      • (Of computer file) to be broken into pieces
      B1
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    • franchise

      US /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

      UK /'fræntʃaɪz/

      • Noun
      • Right to run a business using name of a company
      • A right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell the use of a brand to run a company
      B2TOEIC
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
      B2
      More
    • gameplay

      US /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      UK /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The plot of a computer or video game
      C2
      More
    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
      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
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    • gutter

      US /ˈɡʌtɚ/

      UK /'ɡʌtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
      B2
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
      A2
      More
    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
      B1
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
      B2
      More
    • initially

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; originally
      • In the first stage of a process or development.
      A2TOEIC
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    • initiate

      US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something to begin
      • To allow someone into a group by a special ceremony
      • Noun
      • A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • installment

      US /ɪn'stɔ:lmənt/

      UK /ɪn'stɔ:lmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One of many payments you have to make
      • One part of a published serial
      C2
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
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    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
      B1
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    • lore

      US /lɔr/

      UK /lɔ:(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
      C1
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
      B1
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    • not available

      US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/

      UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
      • Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • phobia

      US /ˈfoʊbiə/

      UK /ˈfəʊbiə/

      • Noun
      • Extreme fear
      C1
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    • poise

      US /pɔɪz/

      UK /pɔɪz/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something steadily
      B2
      More
    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
      B1
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    • prior

      US /ˈpraɪɚ/

      UK /'praɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or coming earlier in time
      • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
      • Noun
      • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
      B1TOEIC
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
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    • racial

      US /ˈreʃəl/

      UK /ˈreɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to race
      B2
      More
    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
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    • samurai

      US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/

      UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/

      • Noun
      • Japanese warrior from centuries ago
      C2
      More
    • sequel

      US /ˈsikwəl/

      UK /'si:kwəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
      B2
      More
    • shield

      US /ʃild/

      UK /ʃi:ld/

      • Noun
      • A family's coat of arms or insignia
      • Device used to protect from a harmful force
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
      • To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
      B1
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
      A2
      More
    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
      B2
      More
    • solidify

      US /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

      UK /səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/

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

      US /spɔn/

      UK /spɔ:n/

      • Noun
      • Product or result of something
      • The young of some fish and animals
      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce something or make something happen
      B2
      More
    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • spiritual

      US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
      • Noun
      • Religious song from the southern united states
      A2
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    • statue

      US /ˈstætʃu/

      UK /ˈstætʃu:/

      • Noun
      • Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
      B1
      More
    • submission

      US /səbˈmɪʃən/

      UK /səbˈmɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
      B2
      More
    • successor

      US /səkˈsɛsɚ/

      UK /səkˈsesə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who takes over the position of another
      B2
      More
    • suicide

      US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/

      UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Act of purposely killing yourself
      • Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
      B2
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • telepathy

      US /təˈlɛpəθi/

      UK /təˈlepəθi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
      C1
      More
    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      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.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
      B2
      More
    • wield

      US /wild/

      UK /wi:ld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
      • To hold and use a weapon or tool.
      B2
      More
    • withstand

      US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/

      UK /wɪðˈstænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remain unaffected by something or someone
      B1TOEIC
      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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