Vocabulary

  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
  • balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
  • stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • brittle: Easily broken, cracked, or snapped
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
  • hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
  • overdose: To take too many drugs, so that you might die
  • taro: Tropical herb grown for its edible root
  • bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
  • dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
  • sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
  • peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
  • paste: To move computer data from one page to another
  • burrito: Flour tortilla folded around a filling
  • specialize: To focus on one area of a field or profession
  • flake: Thin and very small piece of something
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • fatty: Describing meat, fish with a lot of fat
  • add: To include as well
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
  • mince: To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • salty: Containing or tasting like salt
  • carb: Short form of carbohydrate
  • coriander: Herb used especially in Indian cooking
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
  • meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
  • town: Small city
  • flavorful: Full of flavor
  • rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
  • super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
  • soybean: Edible seed widely used to make sauce, in cooking
  • strangely: In an unusual, odd or surprising way
  • breakfast: First meal of the day
  • excite: To make something or someone become more active
  • pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • melon: Hard round fruit with sweet juicy flesh and seeds
  • beef: Red meat from cows
  • bonito: Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
  • chilli: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
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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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    • balance out

      US /ˈbæləns aʊt/

      UK /ˈbæləns aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become more equal to another thing
      A2
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    • beef

      US /bif/

      UK /bi:f/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red meat from cows
      A2
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    • bonito

      US /bə'ni:toʊ/

      UK /bə'ni:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
      C2
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    • bowl

      US /bol/

      UK /bəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
      • Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
      A2
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    • breakfast

      US /ˈbrɛkfəst/

      UK /ˈbrekfəst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • First meal of the day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have the first meal of the day
      A2
      More
    • brittle

      US /ˈbrɪtl/

      UK /'brɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken, cracked, or snapped
      B2TOEIC
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    • broth

      US /brɔθ, brɑθ/

      UK /brɒθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
      B2
      More
    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
      B1TOEIC
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    • burrito

      US /bʊˈri:toʊ/

      UK /bʊˈri:təʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flour tortilla folded around a filling
      C2
      More
    • chilli

      US /ˈtʃɪli/

      UK /'tʃɪlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
      B2
      More
    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
      B1
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    • dance around

      US /dæns əˈraʊnd/

      UK /dɑ:ns əˈraund/

      • other
      • To avoid discussing something directly.
      • To move around with light, rhythmic steps.
      B2
      More
    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • dessert

      US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/

      UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/

      • Noun
      • Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
      B2
      More
    • dip

      US /dɪp/

      UK /dɪp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease or lower temporarily
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
      • Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
      B1
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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
      A2
      More
    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
      More
    • excite

      US /ɪkˈsaɪt/

      UK /ɪk'saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      A2TOEIC
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    • fatty

      US /ˈfæti/

      UK /ˈfæti/

      • Adjective
      • Describing meat, fish with a lot of fat
      A2
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US /flek/

      UK /fleɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin and very small piece of something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break off into small pieces
      B2
      More
    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
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    • flour

      US /flaʊr/

      UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Powder made from a grain used in cooking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with flour in cooking
      B1
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      B2
      More
    • hearty

      US /ˈhɑrti/

      UK /'hɑ:tɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (Of emotions) warm and sincere
      • large or (especially of food) in large amounts
      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.
      A1
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    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • 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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    • meat

      US /mit/

      UK /mi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
      • Noun
      • Something that is important or significant
      A2
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    • melon

      US /ˈmɛlən/

      UK /ˈmelən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hard round fruit with sweet juicy flesh and seeds
      B2
      More
    • mince

      US /mɪns/

      UK /mɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chopped meat used to make burgers
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • mound

      US /maʊnd/

      UK /maʊnd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
      • Small hill or pile of rocks, e.g. to cover graves
      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a pile
      B2
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
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    • opt

      US /ɑ:pt/

      UK /ɒpt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To choose one thing rather than other choices
      B1
      More
    • overdose

      US / ˈovɚˈdos/

      UK /'əʊvədəʊs/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take too many drugs, so that you might die
      • Noun
      • Taking too many drugs, so that you might die
      B2
      More
    • paste

      US /pest/

      UK /peɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move computer data from one page to another
      • To stick or glue something to something else
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of thick glue used for sticking things
      • Soft, wet mixture of powder and liquid
      B1
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    • peanut

      US /ˈpiˌnʌt/

      UK /ˈpi:nʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible small nut which grows under the ground
      • A very small amount of money.
      B2
      More
    • pickle

      US /ˈpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
      B2
      More
    • pineapple

      US /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

      UK /ˈpaɪnæpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
      • The tropical plant that produces the pineapple fruit.
      • Adjective
      • Having the flavor of pineapple.
      C1
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
      B2
      More
    • salty

      US /ˈsɔlti/

      UK /ˈsɔ:lti/

      • Adjective
      • Containing or tasting like salt
      • Involving a clever and funny joke about sex
      A2
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    • sausage

      US /ˈsɔ:sɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
      B1
      More
    • savory

      US / ˈseɪ.vɚ.i/

      UK /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

      • Adjective
      • (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
      • Noun
      • Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste
      B2
      More
    • signature

      US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Something that represents a person's work or style
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's name written in their handwriting
      • The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
      B1
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
      A2
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    • soy

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
      C2
      More
    • soybean

      US /ˈsɔɪˌbin/

      UK /'sɔɪbi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Edible seed widely used to make sauce, in cooking
      C2
      More
    • specialize

      US /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

      UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To focus on one area of a field or profession
      • To change to fit your environment
      A2TOEIC
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    • stall

      US /stɔl/

      UK /stɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
      • A table where things are sold at a market or fair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put animals inside the room where they are kept
      B1TOEIC
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    • strangely

      US /ˈstrendʒlɪ/

      UK /ˈstreɪndʒli/

      • Adverb
      • In an unusual, odd or surprising way
      A2
      More
    • super

      US /ˈsupɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
      A2
      More
    • taro

      US /'tɑ:roʊ/

      UK /'tɑ:rəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Tropical herb grown for its edible root
      C2
      More
    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
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    • 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
      More
    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
      A1
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    • tofu

      US /'toʊfu:/

      UK /'təʊfu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Compressed bean curd used in cooking
      C1
      More
    • vinegar

      US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
      B1
      More
    • whopping

      US /ˈwɑ:pɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwɒpɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • (Informal) huge; very big
      C1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • wrap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
      B1
      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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