Vocabulary

  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • average out: To result in an average figure when high and low figures are considered.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • aside from
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • in steps: Gradually, in a series of actions or stages.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • silly: Careless
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
  • optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
  • formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • favor: Support or approval from people
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • exceed: To be greater in number, degree than something
  • length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
  • chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
  • verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
  • billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
  • spun: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
  • lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
  • jingle: Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
  • stairway: Way of access consisting of a set of steps
  • tempo: Speed or pace of something
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
      A2TOEIC
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    • average out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in an average figure when high and low figures are considered.
      A1
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    • billboard

      US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/

      UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
      C2
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
      A2
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • catchy

      US /ˈkætʃi, ˈkɛtʃi/

      UK /ˈkætʃi/

      • Adjective
      • Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
      B2
      More
    • chorus

      US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/

      UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a song that is repeated
      • Something spoken together by many people or birds
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak or sing together at one time
      B2
      More
    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
      A2
      More
    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
      B1
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
      More
    • exceed

      US /ɪkˈsid/

      UK /ɪk'si:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be greater in number, degree than something
      • To go above or beyond a limit or rule
      B1TOEIC
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    • favor

      US /ˈfevɚ/

      UK /'feɪvə/

      • Noun
      • Support or approval from people
      • Small gift given out at a party
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prefer or promote over another
      A2
      More
    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
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    • flat

      US /flæt/

      UK /flæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Apartment; set of rooms for living in
      • The smooth or level part of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share an apartment with someone
      • To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
      A2
      More
    • formula

      US /ˈfɔrmjələ/

      UK /'fɔ:mjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mathematical or scientific rule
      • Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in steps

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Gradually, in a series of actions or stages.
      • Following the example or path set by someone else.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
      B2
      More
    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
      A1
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    • jingle

      US /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈdʒɪŋgl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
      • Catchy song as used in ads to sell products
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause light ringing sounds by shaking objects
      C1
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    • kinda

      US /'kaɪndə/

      UK /'kaɪndə/

      • Noun
      • Short way of saying 'kind of'
      • Adverb
      • Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
      • Sort of; in a way.
      B2
      More
    • length

      US /leŋθ/

      UK /leŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distance from one end of a pool to the other
      • Measurement of distance or of time
      • Adjective
      • Being long in extent.
      A2
      More
    • lyrical

      US /ˈlɪrɪkəl/

      UK /ˈlɪrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
      B2
      More
    • magic number

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
      • The number of wins needed by a team to clinch a playoff spot or championship, taking into account the losses of other teams.
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
      B2
      More
    • multiply

      US /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
      • To increase something by a large quantity
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    • needle

      US /ˈnidl/

      UK /'ni:dl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
      • Very thin pointed object used in sewing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
      • To prick or pierce with a needle.
      B1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
      More
    • optimal

      US /ˈɑptəməl/

      UK /ˈɒptɪməl/

      • Adjective
      • Best or most desirable; best possible
      • Most conducive to a favorable outcome.
      B2
      More
    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
      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
      More
    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
      B2
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
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    • reduce

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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    • silly

      US /ˈsɪli/

      UK /'sɪlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Careless
      • Acting funny or playfully
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
      More
    • slap

      US /slæp/

      UK /slæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
      B1
      More
    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
      B1
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    • spun

      US /spʌn/

      UK /spʌn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
      B1
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    • stairway

      US /ˈstɛrˌwe/

      UK /ˈsteəˌweɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Way of access consisting of a set of steps
      C1
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
      B1TOEIC
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • tempo

      US /ˈtɛmpo/

      UK /'tempəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed or pace of something
      C1
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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
      A2
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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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    • verse

      US /vɚs/

      UK /vɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
      • A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
      B1
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    • vinyl

      US /ˈvaɪnəl/

      UK /'vaɪnl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
      • A type of plastic used for making records
      • Adjective
      • Made of a strong plastic material
      B2
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      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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    Ever wondered why your favorite songs are usually around 3 minutes and 30 seconds? This video dives into the fascinating history and reasons behind that average song length, from vinyl records to radio programming! You'll pick up some cool vocabulary about music structure and gain a deeper understanding of how culture shapes the hits we love.

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