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Vocabulary

  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • prevalent: Being common; occurring frequently
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
  • extensive: Large; full or complete
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
  • movement: Part of a piece of classical music
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
  • broad: General; not detailed
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
  • mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
  • attach: To be associated or connected with
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • oppression: Treatment of people to limit their freedom
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
  • cosmetic: Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • constitute: To become a group of
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
  • blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  • iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
  • expansive: Talkative; speaking freely
  • evident: Clearly the case; plain; apparent
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • neutralize: To remove or take away a threat
  • long: Person's name
  • beige: A pale brown color
  • involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
  • gloss: To summarize very briefly; skip over
  • titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
  • lighten: To make (something) weigh less
  • unwilling: Not wanting to do
  • gal: Another way to say girl
  • gill: Part of a fish's body it uses to breathe
  • undertone: Quiet or hushed tone of voice
  • oxide: Compound from combining oxygen with a chemical
  • drugstore: Retail shop selling medicine and other articles
  • silicone: Any of large class of siloxanes; used in coatings
  • appropriation: Setting aside of money for a specific purpose
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    • appropriation

      US /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃn/

      UK /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Setting aside of money for a specific purpose
      B2
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
      A1
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    • at worst

      US /æt wɚst/

      UK /æt wə:st/

      • Adverb
      • If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
      A1
      More
    • attach

      US /əˈtætʃ/

      UK /ə'tætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be associated or connected with
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • beige

      US /beɪʒ/

      UK /beɪʒ/

      • Noun
      • A pale brown color
      B2
      More
    • blush

      US /blʌʃ/

      UK /blʌʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
      B1
      More
    • 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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    • broad

      US /brɔd/

      UK /brɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • General; not detailed
      • Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
      A2
      More
    • buzz

      US /bʌz/

      UK /bʌz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low, constant noise like a bee
      B1
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
      A2TOEIC
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    • cater

      US /ˈketɚ/

      UK /'keɪtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook or serve at an event for a fee
      • To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
      B1
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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
      A2
      More
    • constitute

      US /ˈkɑnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'kɒnstɪtju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become a group of
      • To establish or form a government, etc.
      B1TOEIC
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    • controversy

      US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/

      UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong public disagreement about something
      B1
      More
    • cosmetic

      US /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/

      UK /kɒz'metɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
      B2
      More
    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • dioxide

      US /daɪˈɑksaɪd/

      UK /daɪˈɒksaɪd/

      • Noun
      • An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
      B2
      More
    • drugstore

      US /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔr, -ˌstor/

      UK /ˈdrʌgstɔ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Retail shop selling medicine and other articles
      C2
      More
    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
      A2TOEIC
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    • evident

      US /ˈɛvɪdənt/

      UK /ˈevɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly the case; plain; apparent
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • expansive

      US /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Talkative; speaking freely
      B2
      More
    • extensive

      US /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈstensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Large; full or complete
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
      C1TOEIC
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    • gal

      US /ɡæl/

      UK /ɡæl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Another way to say girl
      B1
      More
    • gill

      US /ɡɪl/

      UK /ɡɪl/

      • Noun
      • Part of a fish's body it uses to breathe
      C1
      More
    • gloss

      US /ɡlɔs, ɡlɑs/

      UK /ɡlɒs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To summarize very briefly; skip over
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being shiny and smooth
      B2
      More
    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
      More
    • hispanic

      US /hɪˈspænɪk/

      UK /hɪˈspænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
      B2
      More
    • hype

      US /haɪp/

      UK /haɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to create interest or excitement about
      B2
      More
    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
      A1
      More
    • in the black

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
      A1
      More
    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
      A1
      More
    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
      More
    • independent

      US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
      • Not connected with or influenced by something else.
      • Noun
      • A person not connected to a political party
      • Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
      A2TOEIC
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    • insensitive

      US /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Not responsive to physical touch
      B1
      More
    • involvement

      US /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of joining in a particular activity
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • iron

      US /ˈaɪərn/

      UK /ˈaɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
      • Golf club with a metal head
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
      B1
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
      A2TOEIC
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    • lighten

      US /ˈlaɪtn:/

      UK /'laɪtn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (something) weigh less
      B1
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    • limit

      US /ˈlɪmɪt/

      UK /'lɪmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point beyond which it is not possible to go
      • A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or prevent an increase past a point
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • lipstick

      US /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/

      UK /ˈlɪpstɪk/

      • Noun
      • Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
      C1
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    • live up

      US /liv ʌp/

      UK /liv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be as good as expected or promised.
      A1
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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
      A1
      More
    • mainstream

      US /ˈmenˌstrim/

      UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/

      • Noun
      • Prevailing current of thought
      • Adjective
      • considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
      • Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
      C2
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
      More
    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
      More
    • movement

      US /ˈmuvmənt/

      UK /ˈmu:vmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a piece of classical music
      • Group with a shared interest or goal
      A2
      More
    • neglect

      US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

      UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of failing to do something important, required
      • State or condition of not receiving proper care
      • Transitive Verb
      • To not do something that is important or required
      • To fail to take care of something; ignore
      B1TOEIC
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    • neutralize

      US /ˈnu:trəlaɪz/

      UK /ˈnju:trəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove or take away a threat
      B2
      More
    • oppression

      US /əˈprɛʃən/

      UK /ə'preʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Treatment of people to limit their freedom
      • A sense of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically.
      B2
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • oxide

      US /ˈɑ:ksaɪd/

      UK /ˈɒksaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Compound from combining oxygen with a chemical
      B2
      More
    • pale

      US /pel/

      UK /peɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Light in color; unhealthy looking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the effect of
      A2
      More
    • pigment

      US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

      UK /'pɪɡmənt/

      • Noun
      • Substance that makes things have a certain color
      B2
      More
    • prevalent

      US /ˈprɛvələnt/

      UK /ˈprevələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Being common; occurring frequently
      • Commonly occurring or existing; widespread.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • silicone

      US /ˈsɪlɪˌkon/

      UK /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Any of large class of siloxanes; used in coatings
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /taɪˈteniəm, tɪ-/

      UK /tɪˈteɪniəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
      C2
      More
    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • tribe

      US /traɪb/

      UK /traɪb/

      • Noun
      • Racial group united by language, religion, customs
      B1
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • undertone

      US /ˈʌndərtoʊn/

      UK /ˈʌndətəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Quiet or hushed tone of voice
      C2
      More
    • unwilling

      US /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

      UK /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wanting to do
      B1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      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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