Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • have to: Must do
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • tell on: To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
  • essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • versatile: Having many uses or skills
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • implicit: Unquestioning and without doubt
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
  • drone: A remote controlled flying device
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • daily: Happening every day
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • mount: To attach something to something else
  • candid: Saying what you think openly and honestly
  • crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
  • parrot: Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
  • setup: Way something is organized or arranged
  • alpha: First letter in the Greek alphabet
  • aperture: Hole or opening controlling e.g. light on a lens
  • cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
  • telephoto: Photograph made with a telephoto lens
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
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    • alpha

      US /'ælfə/

      UK /ˈælfə/

      • Noun
      • First letter in the Greek alphabet
      • Adjective
      • Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
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    • aperture

      US /ˈæpətʃɚ/

      UK /ˈæpətʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Hole or opening controlling e.g. light on a lens
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • barrier

      US /ˈbæriɚ/

      UK /'bærɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Difficult situation preventing something happening
      • Structure or object that stops free movement
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • cam

      US /kæm/

      UK /kæm/

      • Noun
      • Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
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    • candid

      US /ˈkændɪd/

      UK /ˈkændɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Saying what you think openly and honestly
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • compact

      US /kəmˈpækt/

      UK /'kɒmpækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small case with face powder and a mirror
      • A formal agreement or contract.
      • Adjective
      • Packed closely together
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    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • consent

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
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    • crane

      US /kren/

      UK /kreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
      • Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
      B1TOEIC
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    • drone

      US /dron/

      UK /drəʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A remote controlled flying device
      • Male bee
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
      • To make a continuous low humming sound.
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • essential

      US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'senʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely or most important and necessary
      • Fundamental; basic.
      • Noun
      • A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
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    • facial

      US /ˈfeʃəl/

      UK /'feɪʃl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or on the face
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    • familiar

      US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

      UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Well-known or easily recognized
      • Having a good knowledge of something.
      • Noun
      • A close friend or associate.
      • (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • handy

      US /ˈhændi/

      UK /'hændɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
      • Being skillful in performing small tasks
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • ignore

      US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
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    • implicit

      US /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

      UK /ɪm'plɪsɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Unquestioning and without doubt
      • Suggested though not directly expressed.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • mount

      US /maʊnt/

      UK /maʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach something to something else
      • To set a picture, jewel etc. in
      • Noun
      • An attachment used to keep something in place
      • Horse that someone is riding
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • parrot

      US /ˈperət/

      UK /'pærət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To repeat someone's words without thought
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • setup

      US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

      UK /'setʌp/

      • Noun
      • Way something is organized or arranged
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    • spontaneous

      US /spɑnˈteniəs/

      UK /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

      • Adjective
      • Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • telephoto

      US /'telɪˌfoʊtoʊ/

      UK /'telɪ'fəʊtəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Photograph made with a telephoto lens
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    • tell on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
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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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    • versatile

      US /ˈvɚsətəl, -ˌtaɪl/

      UK /ˈvə:sətail/

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