Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • check out
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
  • on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • such as: For example; like
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • have to: Must do
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • section: A part of a whole
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • roam: To move about freely without a set destination
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
  • camouflage: Blending into the background by being similar
  • cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • stripe: Strip of alternating color in straight lines
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
  • imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
  • bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
  • studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • village: Small town in the country
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • ridge: Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
  • historical: Connected with the past
  • fund: To supply money for something
  • forest: Large area with many trees
  • pottery: Factory where pots/bowls are made from clay
  • residence: Place where a person lives
  • acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
  • owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
  • glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
  • ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • annually: Every year; once a year
  • getaway: Rapid escape (as by criminals)
  • peacock: Bird with colorful long feathers
  • screech: To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
  • brunch: Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
  • raptor: Carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
  • sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
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    • acre

      US /ˈekɚ/

      UK /'eɪkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
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    • annually

      US /ˈænjʊəlɪ/

      UK /ˈænjuəli/

      • Adverb
      • Every year; once a year
      B1
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    • apartment building

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A building with many apartments or flats
      A2
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
      A1
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    • bowl

      US /bol/

      UK /bəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
      • Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
      A2
      More
    • brunch

      US /brʌntʃ/

      UK /brʌntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
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    • camouflage

      US /ˈkæməˌflɑʒ, -ˌflɑdʒ/

      UK /ˈkæməflɑ:ʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Blending into the background by being similar
      • Something patterned that hides military vehicle
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide by blending it into its background
      • To hide or disguise someone or something, by means of camouflage.
      B2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • cinnamon

      US /ˈsɪnəmən/

      UK /ˈsɪnəmən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
      B2
      More
    • circuit

      US /ˈsɜ:rkɪt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kɪt/

      • Noun
      • An area where cars race in a circle
      • Route for journey all the way around a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complete a journey all the way round an area
      B1
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
      A1
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
      A2TOEIC
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
      A2
      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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    • fund

      US /fʌnd/

      UK /fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
      • A specific account into which you put money
      A2TOEIC
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    • getaway

      US /ˈɡɛtəˌwe/

      UK /ˈgetəweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Rapid escape (as by criminals)
      C2
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    • glare

      US /gler/

      UK /gleə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at in an angry manner for a long time
      • To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
      • Noun
      • Long, unfriendly and angry look
      • A very strong, harsh, bright light
      B1
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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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    • habitat

      US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

      UK /'hæbɪtæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural place where a plant or animal lives
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • historical

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with the past
      B1
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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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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
      B1
      More
    • imagery

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of symbolism to help imagine something
      • Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
      A2
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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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • lagoon

      US /ləˈɡun/

      UK /ləˈgu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
      B2
      More
    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • on the beach

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
      A1
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
      A2
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • owl

      US /aʊl/

      UK /aʊl/

      • Noun
      • Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
      B1
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    • peacock

      US /ˈpiˌkɑk/

      UK /'pi:kɒk/

      • Noun
      • Bird with colorful long feathers
      C1
      More
    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
      A2TOEIC
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    • pottery

      US /ˈpɑtəri/

      UK /'pɒtərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Factory where pots/bowls are made from clay
      • Pots/bowls made from clay and baked in an oven
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    • ranch

      US /ræntʃ/

      UK /rɑ:ntʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do the work of raising cattle
      B1
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    • raptor

      US /ˈræptɚ/

      UK /'ræptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
      C1
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • renovate

      US /ˈrɛnəˌvet/

      UK /'renəveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • residence

      US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

      UK /ˈrezɪdəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where a person lives
      • State of living in a particular place
      B1TOEIC
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    • ridge

      US /rɪdʒ/

      UK /rɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
      • Raised, narrow area, usually on top of a hill
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    • roam

      US /rom/

      UK /rəʊm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about freely without a set destination
      B1
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • screech

      US /skritʃ/

      UK /skri:tʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
      B2
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
      A2TOEIC
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    • stripe

      US /straɪp/

      UK /straɪp/

      • Noun
      • Strip of alternating color in straight lines
      B1
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    • studio

      US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/

      UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
      A2
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • sunflower

      US /ˈsʌnˌflaʊɚ/

      UK /'sʌnflaʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
      C1
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
      More
    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      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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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
      A2
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      B2
      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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