Vocabulary

  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
  • chewed up: To damage or destroy something by chewing it repeatedly.
  • subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
  • in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • look alike: To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
  • television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
  • have to: Must do
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • eat: To put food in your mouth
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • wine: Dark red color
  • paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
  • expensive: Costing a lot of money
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
  • painting: A picture made with paint
  • sweater: Warm knitted article of clothing worn on the body
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • sell: To exchange something for money
  • golf: Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • terrible: Very bad; horrible
  • violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
  • attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
  • artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
  • own: To have something as your property
  • electric: Creating a feeling of excitement
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
  • van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
  • shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
  • painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
  • gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • shocking: To affect someone with an electrical current
  • beef: Red meat from cows
  • boast: To speak of something with too much pride
  • dealer: Someone who buys things to sell to others
  • hell: Any place of pain and suffering
  • subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
  • critically: As part of the process of judging something
  • respond: To answer something or someone
  • heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • forgery: Copy that is represented as the original
  • masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
  • syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
  • artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
  • treason: Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
  • adore: To love very much; to give honor to
  • malevolence: Threatening evil to others; hatred; dislike
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    • above and beyond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
      • Exceeding what is required by duty or obligation.
      • Adjective
      • Remarkable; outstanding.
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    • adore

      US /əˈdɔr, əˈdor/

      UK /ə'dɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To love very much; to give honor to
      B2
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • artist

      US /ˈɑrtɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
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    • artwork

      US /ˈɑrtˌwɚk/

      UK /ˈɑ:twə:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
      C1
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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
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • attractive

      US /əˈtræktɪv/

      UK /əˈtræktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Making you like them, as by being good-looking
      • Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
      A2
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • beef

      US /bif/

      UK /bi:f/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red meat from cows
      A2
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    • boast

      US /bost/

      UK /bəʊst/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak of something with too much pride
      • Noun
      • Act of expressing too much pride in something
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    • 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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    • by all accounts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to what everyone says; reportedly
      A1
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    • charged with

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
      B1
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    • chew

      US /tʃu:/

      UK /tʃu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bite something many times without swallowing it
      • Noun
      • Act of biting something many times
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    • chewed up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To damage or destroy something by chewing it repeatedly.
      • To defeat someone easily and completely.
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • critically

      US /ˈkrɪtɪklɪ/

      UK /'krɪtɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • As part of the process of judging something
      • In a way that is serious or dangerous; vitally
      A2
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    • dealer

      US /ˈdilɚ/

      UK /ˈdi:lə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who buys things to sell to others
      A2TOEIC
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
      A2TOEIC
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    • disorder

      US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of confusion or a lack of organization
      • Illness when the body is not functioning well
      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
      B2
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    • electric

      US /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

      UK /ɪˈlektrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Creating a feeling of excitement
      • Using electricity
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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
      B1
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    • forgery

      US /ˈfɔ:rdʒəri/

      UK /ˈfɔ:dʒəri/

      • Noun
      • Copy that is represented as the original
      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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ɡɑlf, ɡɔlf/

      UK /ɡɒlf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To play golf
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    • golf clubs

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
      A2
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    • gum

      US /ɡʌm/

      UK /ɡʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or stick with adhesive
      • Noun
      • Adhesive material used to stick things together
      B2
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    • happy ending

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heaven

      US /ˈhɛvən/

      UK /'hevn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place or feeling of great happiness
      • Place where God or the gods live
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    • hell

      US /hɛl/

      UK /hel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any place of pain and suffering
      • A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
      A2
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hɪstrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
      A2
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    • in command

      US /ɪn kəˈmænd/

      UK /in kəˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adjective
      • Having control or authority over something or someone.
      • Having the highest authority in a military unit.
      B2
      More
    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
      A1
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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 itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • 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.
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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    • like hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
      • With great speed, force, or intensity.
      B2
      More
    • look alike

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who closely resembles another, especially a celebrity.
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    • malevolence

      US /məˈlɛvələns/

      UK /mə'levələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Threatening evil to others; hatred; dislike
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    • masterpiece

      US /ˈmæstɚˌpis/

      UK /ˈmɑ:stəpi:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
      • An extremely good example of something.
      B2
      More
    • million dollar

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
      A2
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    • original

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
      A2TOEIC
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    • painful

      US /ˈpenfəl/

      UK /ˈpeɪnfl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
      • Causing distress or unhappiness.
      A2
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    • pleasure

      US /ˈplɛʒɚ/

      UK /'pleʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
      • A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
      A2TOEIC
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

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

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A2TOEIC
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    • respond

      US /rɪˈspɑnd/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To answer something or someone
      • To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • sexually

      US /ˈsɛkʃʊəlɪ/

      UK /'sekʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way or manner that involves sex
      A2
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    • shock

      US /ʃɑ:k/

      UK /ʃɒk/

      • Noun
      • The passage of an electricity through the body
      • Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect someone with an electrical current
      • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
      A2
      More
    • shocking

      US /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect someone with an electrical current
      • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
      • Adjective
      • Very upsetting due to some unexpected event
      A2
      More
    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
      A1
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
      A2
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    • 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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    • subway

      US /ˈsʌbˌwe/

      UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Train system running under the ground in a city
      B1
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    • subway station

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
      A1
      More
    • syndrome

      US /ˈsɪnˌdrom/

      UK /'sɪndrəʊm/

      • Noun
      • A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
      B1
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    • television program

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
      A1
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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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    • terrible

      US /ˈtɛrəbəl/

      UK /ˈterəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very bad; horrible
      • Causing great fear; frightening
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • treason

      US /ˈtrizən/

      UK /ˈtri:zn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Crime of trying to overthrow your own government
      B2
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      A1
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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
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    • van

      US /væn/

      UK /væn/

      • Noun
      • Truck with an enclosed cargo space
      A2TOEIC
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    • violin

      US /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      UK /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

      • Noun
      • Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
      B1
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    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
      A2
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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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