Vocabulary

  • go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • pimp up: To modify or customize something, often to make it more flashy or impressive.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • enormous: Huge; very big; very important
  • slightly: Only a little
  • desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • humble: Being lower in quality or status
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
  • slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
  • amplify: To increase the effect of something
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • tweak: To make a small change or adjustment
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
  • celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • whack: To hit someone or something with great force
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • remove: To get rid of something completely
  • tangy: With a sharp, slightly sour taste
  • flake: Thin and very small piece of something
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • tuna: Large sea fish that is caught for food
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • long: Person's name
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • sieve: Device with fine mesh to filter out liquids
  • basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
  • platter: Large plate that holds several types of food
  • parmesan: Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
  • pimp: Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
  • swig: To take a large mouthful of a drink
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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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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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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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    • amplify

      US /ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/

      UK /'æmplɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the effect of something
      • To add more details to a story or something said
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • basil

      US /ˈbæzəl,ˈbezəl/

      UK /ˈbæzl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
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    • boil

      US /bɔɪl/

      UK /bɔɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become extremely angry or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook in very hot water
      • To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
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    • celebrate

      US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

      UK /'selɪbreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
      • To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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    • chili

      US /ˈtʃɪli/

      UK /ˈtʃɪli/

      • Noun
      • Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
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    • clean out

      US /klin aʊt/

      UK /kli:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
      • To get rid of dirt or trash
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • desperate

      US /ˈdɛspərɪt/

      UK /ˈdespərət/

      • Adjective
      • Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
      • State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
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    • enormous

      US /ɪˈnɔrməs/

      UK /iˈnɔ:məs/

      • Adjective
      • Huge; very big; very important
      • Very great in size, amount, or degree.
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    • feed

      US /fid/

      UK /fi:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
      • To push something through an opening
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food given to animals
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
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    • flake

      US /flek/

      UK /fleɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin and very small piece of something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break off into small pieces
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    • 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
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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • frozen

      US /ˈfroʊzn/

      UK /'frəʊzn/

      • Adjective
      • Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
      • Preserved by freezing.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • To make someone to not want to communicate
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go in with

      US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu in wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
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    • good person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
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    • humble

      US /ˈhʌmbəl/

      UK /'hʌmbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being lower in quality or status
      • Not proud/arrogant; of low status
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel less proud or confident
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
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    • in the red

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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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
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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
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    • nutrition

      US /nuˈtrɪʃən, nju-/

      UK /njuˈtrɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
      • Food and other things you eat or drink
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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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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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    • pan

      US /pæn/

      UK /pæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow an object being filmed with a camera
      • To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Open metal container used for cooking
      • Steel drum
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    • parmesan

      US /ˈpɑ:rməzɑ:n/

      UK /ˈpɑ:mɪzæn/

      • Adjective
      • Strong aged Italian cheese, e.g. grated over pasta
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    • pimp

      US /pɪmp/

      UK /pɪmp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to get clients for a prostitute
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    • pimp up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To modify or customize something, often to make it more flashy or impressive.
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    • platter

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Large plate that holds several types of food
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    • portion

      US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Serving of food that is intended for one person
      • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something to divide among people
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • recipe

      US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/

      UK /'resəpɪ/

      • Noun
      • Conditions likely to create a particular result
      • Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
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    • rub

      US /rʌb/

      UK /rʌb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
      • To move something back and forth along a surface
      • Noun
      • Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
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    • seize

      US /siz/

      UK /si:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take a place with force, as by military action
      • To arrest or catch someone
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    • sieve

      US /sɪv/

      UK /sɪv/

      • Noun
      • Device with fine mesh to filter out liquids
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push food through fine mesh to remove pips, etc.
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    • slice

      US /slaɪs/

      UK /slaɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
      • Piece or share of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
      • To cut a thin piece off something larger
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • steam

      US /stim/

      UK /sti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
      • Source of stamina, strength or energy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
      • To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
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    • swig

      US /swɪɡ/

      UK /swɪg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take a large mouthful of a drink
      • Countable Noun
      • A large mouthful of a drink
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    • tangy

      US /'tæŋɪ/

      UK /'tæŋɪ/

      • Adjective
      • With a sharp, slightly sour taste
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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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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • toss up

      US /tɔs ʌp/

      UK /tɔs ʌp/

      • Noun
      • A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide something by throwing a coin in the air.
      • To prepare or mix (food) quickly and casually.
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    • tuna

      US /ˈtu:nə/

      UK /ˈtju:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large sea fish that is caught for food
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    • tweak

      US /twik/

      UK /twi:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a small change or adjustment
      • To pinch or pull (something) sharply.
      • Countable Noun
      • A small change or adjustment
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
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    • whack

      US /hwæk, wæk/

      UK /wæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit someone or something with great force
      • Noun
      • A very heavy hit making a loud sound
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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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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