Vocabulary

  • liven up: To make something more cheerful or exciting.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • back on to: To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
  • fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
  • slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
  • break out
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • have to: Must do
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • on command: Immediately when told to do something.
  • side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • deal with
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • contagious: Able to be passed on by touch
  • cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
  • versatile: Having many uses or skills
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • silly: Careless
  • enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • bulk: Most of something; majority of
  • instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
  • contradict: To say the opposite is so; say something different
  • invariably: Each time without change; always
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • motivational: Concerning motivation
  • charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • resolve: To make a decision to do something
  • chronological: Placed in order of time, usually of events
  • mingle: To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
  • important: Having power or authority
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • part: Division of a book
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • woodwork: Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
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    • admire

      US /ædˈmaɪr/

      UK /əd'maɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel respect or wonder toward someone
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
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    • back on to

      US /bæk ɑn tə/

      UK /bæk ɒn tə/

      • other
      • To move backwards until reaching or touching something.
      B2
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • bulk

      US /bʌlk/

      UK /bʌlk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most of something; majority of
      • Big size; largeness; heaviness
      B1TOEIC
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    • charisma

      US /kəˈrɪzmə/

      UK /kə'rɪzmə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
      B2
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    • chronological

      US /ˌkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkəl, ˌkronə-/

      UK /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Placed in order of time, usually of events
      B2
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • contagious

      US /kənˈtedʒəs/

      UK /kənˈteɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be passed on by touch
      • (of a disease) able to be transmitted by infection.
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    • contradict

      US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/

      UK /ˌkɒntrə'dɪkt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say the opposite is so; say something different
      • To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of (a statement).
      B1
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
      A2
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    • cultivate

      US /ˈkʌltəˌvet/

      UK /'kʌltɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow plants, crops etc.
      • To cause to grow by education; to enlighten
      B1
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
      A2
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
      A2TOEIC
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    • enthusiasm

      US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/

      UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
      • Great interest and excitement in something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • enthusiastic

      US /ɛnˌθuziˈæstɪk/

      UK /ɪnˌθju:ziˈæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Excited and interested in something
      • Showing active interest and support.
      B1TOEIC
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
      A2
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    • fall back on

      US /fɔl bæk ɑn/

      UK /fɔ:l bæk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make use of, when you have no other options
      A1
      More
    • fiction

      US /ˈfɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Made-up stories; imagined events
      • False statement or account about something
      B1
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
      B2
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • instantly

      US /ˈɪnstəntli/

      UK /ˈɪnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner without delay; immediately
      A2
      More
    • invariably

      US /ɪnˈveriəbli/

      UK /ɪnˈveəriəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Each time without change; always
      B1
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
      A2TOEIC
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    • liven up

      US /ˈlaɪvən ʌp/

      UK /ˈlaɪvən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something more cheerful or exciting.
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    • mingle

      US /ˈmɪŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈmɪŋgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To mix or come into contact, as people at a party
      B2
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    • motivational

      US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning motivation
      • Providing encouragement; inspiring.
      • Noun
      • A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
      B1
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    • norm

      US /nɔ:rm/

      UK /nɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Standard or regular way of doing something
      • An established standard of performance or behavior
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something average (statistics)
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    • on command

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately when told to do something.
      • Adjective
      • Able to be controlled to do something whenever wanted.
      B2
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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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.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
      A2TOEIC
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • predictable

      US /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      UK /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being guessed before it happens
      B1TOEIC
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
      B1TOEIC
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    • resolve

      US /rɪˈzɑlv/

      UK /rɪ'zɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a decision to do something
      • To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Firm determination to do something.
      B1TOEIC
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    • seek out

      US /sik aʊt/

      UK /si:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
      B2
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
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    • side project

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
      A2
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    • silly

      US /ˈsɪli/

      UK /'sɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Careless
      • Acting funny or playfully
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • slip into

      US /slɪp ˈɪntu/

      UK /slip ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
      • To gradually enter a particular state or situation, especially a negative one.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • those times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
      • A specific era or period in history.
      A1
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    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
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    • versatile

      US /ˈvɚsətəl, -ˌtaɪl/

      UK /ˈvə:sətail/

      • Adjective
      • Having many uses or skills
      • Having or showing a wide range of skills.
      B2TOEIC
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    • woodwork

      US /ˈwʊdˌwə:k/

      UK /ˈwʊdwɜ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
      C1
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      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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