Vocabulary

  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • work out
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
  • ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
  • continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
  • article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
  • tease: To purposefully bother an animal
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • pound: The # key on a keyboard
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • salmon: Light pinkish orange color
  • tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
  • tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
  • apology: Saying you are sorry about something
  • chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • castle: Large defensive building in historical times
  • debit: Amount of money taken out of an account
  • weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • surely: With certainty; definitely
  • playful: Being fun or wanting to play
  • lonely: Sad because apart from other people
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • magical: Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
  • ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
  • cashless: Not paying with physical money
  • beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
  • sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
  • grandma: Mother of your father or mother
  • thrice: Three times
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
      A2TOEIC
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    • apology

      US /əˈpɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /əˈpɒlədʒi/

      • Noun
      • Saying you are sorry about something
      A2TOEIC
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
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    • article

      US /ˈɑrtɪkəl/

      UK /'ɑ:tɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
      • Piece of writing about a particular subject
      A2TOEIC
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • beep

      US /bip/

      UK /bi:p/

      • Noun
      • Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
      C1
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    • cashless

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not paying with physical money
      B1
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    • castle

      US /ˈkæsl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:sl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large defensive building in historical times
      A2
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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
      B1
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    • chuckle

      US /ˈtʃʌkəl/

      UK /ˈtʃʌkl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To laugh quietly, as when amused
      • Noun
      • Quiet amused laugh
      B2
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    • conscious

      US /ˈkɑnʃəs/

      UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Aware of what is going on around you
      • Intentionally done; deliberate.
      A2
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    • continent

      US /ˈkɑntənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
      • Adjective
      • Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
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    • debit

      US /ˈdɛbɪt/

      UK /ˈdebɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money taken out of an account
      • An accounting entry that increases asset or expense accounts, and decreases liability, owner's equity, or revenue accounts.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record a debit entry in an account.
      C1
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
      A1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • draw out

      US /drɔ aʊt/

      UK /drɔ: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
      • To get someone to tell you their real feelings
      A1
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • grandma

      US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/

      UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Mother of your father or mother
      B2
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    • hop off

      US /hɑp ɔf/

      UK /hɔp ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
      • To leave or depart quickly or informally.
      A2
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    • in a bubble

      US /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      • other
      • Living isolated from reality or outside events.
      B2
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

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

      US /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

      UK /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Contrary to plan or expectation
      B2
      More
    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
      A1
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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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    • live on

      US /lɪv ɒn/

      UK /lɪv ɒn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
      B2
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    • lonely

      US /ˈloʊnli/

      UK /ˈləʊnli/

      • Adjective
      • Sad because apart from other people
      • Being far away and rarely visited by people
      B2
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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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    • magical

      US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
      • Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
      A2
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    • minimum

      US /ˈmɪnəməm/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪməm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
      • The lowest recorded or expected temperature.
      • Adjective
      • Smallest or lowest; the least possible.
      • Using or requiring the least possible resources.
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    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • offensive to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
      • Disgusting; repulsive.
      More
    • on the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • open up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
      • To become available or possible.
      A1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • playful

      US /ˈplefəl/

      UK /'pleɪfl/

      • Adjective
      • Being fun or wanting to play
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • raw fish

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish that has not been cooked.
      A1
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    • ridiculous

      US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
      A2
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    • royal

      US /ˈrɔɪəl/

      UK /'rɔɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
      • Concerning a king or queen
      • Noun
      • A member of a royal family.
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    • salmon

      US /ˈsæmən/

      UK /ˈsæmən/

      • Noun
      • Light pinkish orange color
      • Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
      B1
      More
    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause someone to be surprised or upset
      • To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
      • Countable Noun
      • Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stereotype

      US /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp, ˈstɪr-/

      UK /'sterɪətaɪp/

      • Noun
      • False categorization of people as all the same
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wrongly categorize people as all the same
      B2
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • sushi

      US /ˈsuʃi/

      UK /ˈsu:ʃi/

      • Noun
      • Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
      B2
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    • tease

      US /tiz/

      UK /ti:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To purposefully bother an animal
      • To playfully embarrass or make fun of
      • Noun
      • Something said or done as a joke
      B1
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • thrice

      US /θraɪs/

      UK /θraɪs/

      • Adverb
      • Three times
      C2
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    • tickle

      US /ˈtɪkəl/

      UK /'tɪkl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
      • Discomfort in the throat before a person coughs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To amuse or entertain someone
      • To touch someone lightly causing them to laugh
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • 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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    • tourist

      US /ˈtʊrɪst/

      UK /ˈtʊərɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
      A2
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
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    • ugly

      US /ˈʌɡli/

      UK /ˈʌgli/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
      • Unpleasant to look at; not attractive
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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.
      A2
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
      B2
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
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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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