Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
  • ask for help: To request assistance or support.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
  • in the doghouse: In disgrace or out of favor with someone.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • being bold: The act of being courageous and daring.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
  • in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • fun: Amusing and enjoyable
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • excited: To make something or someone become more active
  • love: Person's name
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
  • dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • shared: To divide something between two or more people
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • price: Person's name
  • surprised: Feeling a shock when something unexpected happens
  • comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • smelly: Having an unpleasant odor or smell
  • energized: To give more energy and power to someone
  • puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • yard: Unit of length equal to 3 feet or 91.44 cm
  • generous: Giving or ready to give freely
  • bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
  • stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
  • strung: (past participle of string) To tie together with string
  • lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
  • financially: From a financial point of view
  • chill: State of being a little cold
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • respond: To answer something or someone
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • balance: Instrument for weighing things
  • reinforcement: Act of strengthening or supporting an army
  • thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
  • pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • pee: To urinate
  • piss: To be angry
  • stingy: Unwilling to spend money or much money
  • doggie: Word for dog used by and to children
  • rocking: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • bam: An ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in
  • jeez: Used to express surprise or annoyance
  • ado: Rapid active commotion
  • unleash: To release or let an animal go
  • meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
  • crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
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    • ask for help

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request assistance or support.
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    • balance

      US /ˈbæləns/

      UK /ˈbæləns/

      • Noun
      • Instrument for weighing things
      • Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
      • To make two or more things equal
      A2TOEIC
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    • bark

      US /bɑ:rk/

      UK /bɑ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
      • Noun
      • Sound made by a dog
      • Tough outer covering of a tree or other plant
      B1
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
      A1
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    • being bold

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The act of being courageous and daring.
      • The act of being noticeable and attention-grabbing.
      A1
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    • bold

      US /bold/

      UK /bəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Brave; very confident; too confident
      • Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
      • Noun
      • Darker heavier shade of a font
      B1
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
      A2
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    • chill

      US /tʃɪl/

      UK /tʃɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being a little cold
      • Feeling of fear or being frightened
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
      B1
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    • comfortable

      US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/

      UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
      • Being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
      A2TOEIC
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
      A2
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    • doggie

      US /ˈdɔɡi, ˈdɑɡi/

      UK /'dɒgɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Word for dog used by and to children
      C2
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    • energized

      US /'enədʒaɪzd/

      UK /'enədʒaɪzd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give more energy and power to someone
      B1
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
      B1TOEIC
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    • excited

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      • Adjective
      • Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic
      A2
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    • financially

      US /faɪˈnænʃəlɪ/

      UK /fə'nænʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • From a financial point of view
      A2
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
      A1
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    • generous

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

      UK /ˈdʒenərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Giving or ready to give freely
      • (Of an amount) larger than usual; lavish
      A2TOEIC
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • grateful

      US /ˈɡretfəl/

      UK /ˈgreɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
      A2TOEIC
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    • in the doghouse

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In disgrace or out of favor with someone.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • in your face

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
      A1
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    • lick

      US /lɪk/

      UK /lɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
      • To defeat (someone) easily.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
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    • lie

      US /lai/

      UK /laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a horizontal or flat position
      • To say something that you know is not true
      • Countable Noun
      • An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
      A2
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    • meditate

      US /ˈmɛdɪˌtet/

      UK /ˈmedɪteɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
      • To think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
      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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    • pathetic

      US /pəˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /pəˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
      B1
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    • pee

      US /pi/

      UK /pi:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To urinate
      B2
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    • puppy

      US /ˈpʌpi/

      UK /ˈpʌpi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very young dog (and some other animals)
      B1
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • reinforcement

      US /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt, -ˈfors-/

      UK /ˌri:ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of strengthening or supporting an army
      • Act of strengthening or adding support to
      B2TOEIC
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
      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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    • rocking

      US /'rɒkɪŋ/

      UK /'rɒkɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
      • To be extremely effective or pleasing
      • Adjective
      • Very exciting or energetic
      B2
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
      A2TOEIC
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    • show up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
      A1
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    • sit around

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
      A1
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    • smelly

      US /ˈsmɛli/

      UK /ˈsmeli/

      • Adjective
      • Having an unpleasant odor or smell
      A2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • step aside

      US /stɛp əˈsaɪd/

      UK /step əˈsaid/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
      • To give up a job or position, often to allow someone else to take it.
      B1
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
      A1
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    • stingy

      US /ˈstɪndʒi/

      UK /'stɪndʒɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Unwilling to spend money or much money
      C2TOEIC
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    • strung

      US /strʌŋ/

      UK /strʌŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (past participle of string) To tie together with string
      A2
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    • stubborn

      US /ˈstʌbən/

      UK /'stʌbən/

      • Adjective
      • Unwilling to give way or obey
      B2
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    • take some time

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
      A1
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • thrive

      US /θraɪv/

      UK /θraɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become healthy or successful
      • To grow or develop well; to flourish.
      B2TOEIC
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
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    • unleash

      US /ʌnˈliʃ/

      UK /ʌnˈli:ʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To release or let an animal go
      B1
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    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
      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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