Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • have to: Must do
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
  • apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
  • one of those days: A day when many things go wrong.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • check out
  • in no time: Very quickly or soon
  • for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • huge: Very very large
  • spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • millionaire: Person with 1,000,000 dollars, euros etc. or more
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • swamp: Area of land that is wet or covered with water
  • roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
  • part: Division of a book
  • village: Small town in the country
  • festival: Cultural event with a program of events
  • inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
  • guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
  • apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
  • slum: Poor section of a city with poor quality houses
  • refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
  • drainage: Process of removing water or liquid from something
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
  • hut: Small and simple building
  • turnover: the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
  • rooftop: Top of a roof, e.g. of garden on a roof
  • procession: Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • freshness: Alert and refreshed state
  • boggle: (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
  • islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
  • shale: Soft rock that easily breaks into flat pieces
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    • apartment

      US /əˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /əˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
      A2TOEIC
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    • apartment building

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A building with many apartments or flats
      A2
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
      A1
      More
    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
      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
    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • barber

      US /ˈbɑ:rbə(r)/

      UK /ˈbɑ:bə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A2
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    • boggle

      US /ˈbɔ:gl/

      UK /ˈbɒgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
      • To hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
      C1TOEIC
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    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
      B2
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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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • drainage

      US /ˈdrenɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of removing water or liquid from something
      B2
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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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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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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    • festival

      US / ˈfɛstəvəl/

      UK /ˈfestɪvl/

      • Noun
      • Cultural event with a program of events
      A2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for good measure

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
      • Phrase
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
      More
    • freshness

      US /freʃnəs/

      UK /freʃnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Alert and refreshed state
      • Property of being pure and as if newly made
      B1
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    • garbage

      US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Waste material that has been thrown out
      B1TOEIC
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
      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
      More
    • guru

      US /ˈɡʊru, ɡʊˈru/

      UK /ˈgʊru:/

      • Noun
      • An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • hut

      US /hʌt/

      UK /hʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small and simple building
      B1
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
      A2
      More
    • in no time

      US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/

      UK /in nəʊ taim/

      • Phrase
      • Very quickly or soon
      A1
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
      A1
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
      More
    • incredibly important

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely significant or crucial.
      A1
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    • inhabit

      US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in a certain area or place
      B1TOEIC
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    • islam

      US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /

      UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
      C2
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      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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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
      B2
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
      More
    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      A2
      More
    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
      A1
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    • one of those days

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz deɪz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz deɪz/

      • other
      • A day when many things go wrong.
      B1
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
      B1
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    • procession

      US /prəˈsɛʃən/

      UK /prə'seʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group moving slowly as part of a ceremony
      • Series that occur one after another
      B1
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
      A2TOEIC
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    • refresh

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

      UK /rɪ'freʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
      B1
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    • roof

      US /ruf,rʊf/

      UK /ru:f/

      • Noun
      • Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
      • Cover or top of a building or car
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
      A2
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    • rooftop

      US /ˈru:ftɑ:p/

      UK /ˈru:ftɒp/

      • Noun
      • Top of a roof, e.g. of garden on a roof
      • The top of a building, often flat and accessible.
      C2
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • shale

      US /ʃel/

      UK /ʃeɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft rock that easily breaks into flat pieces
      C1
      More
    • slum

      US /slʌm/

      UK /slʌm/

      • Noun
      • Poor section of a city with poor quality houses
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spend time in less good place or conditions
      B2
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • swamp

      US /swɑmp, swɔmp/

      UK /swɒmp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land that is wet or covered with water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or fill something with water
      • To be so much or so many that people cannot cope
      B1
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    • take a bath

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To wash oneself in a bathtub.
      A1
      More
    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
      More
    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
      More
    • turnover

      US /ˈtɜ:rnoʊvə(r)/

      UK /ˈtɜ:nəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
      • the amount of business that a company does in a period of time
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A1
      More
    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
      A2
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • well preserved

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
      • Kept from decaying; maintained in a state suitable for later use.
      B2
      More
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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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