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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in terms of
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • out of work
  • human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • on a silver platter: Given something easily without effort.
  • hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
  • boil over: When a boiling liquid overflows the container.
  • switch off
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
  • take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
  • aside from
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • by the day: With each passing day; daily.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • set up
  • go public: To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • on balance
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • see to: To attend to; take care of
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • cut back: To use less of something
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
  • gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
  • fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
  • out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • job: Something that must be done
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • important: Having power or authority
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • level: Specific height of something
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • worker: Person who works
  • higher: Farther above the ground
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • youth: Being young; time when you are young
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • skilled: Having or showing or requiring special skill
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • employment: The state of being in work or having a job
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • manufacture: To produce large numbers of products in a factory
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
  • structural: Concerning or caused by structure
  • creation: Act of making something
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • agriculture: The science of farming
  • educate: To teach someone in a school or college
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • globally: Throughout the world
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • educational: Intended to teach or inform
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • workforce: The total number of working people
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
  • allocate: To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
  • innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
  • sector: Part that a place is divided into
  • collaborative: Working with others to complete a task
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
  • macro: Single instruction that sets off mini program
  • manpower: The workers available
  • sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
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    • agriculture

      US /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /ˈægrɪkʌltʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The science of farming
      • The study of farming and related sciences.
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    • allocate

      US /ˈæləˌket/

      UK /ˈæləkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
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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 a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the moment

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the risk of

      US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/

      UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/

      • other
      • Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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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.
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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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.
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    • boil over

      US /bɔɪl ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /bɔɪl ˈəʊvə/

      • other
      • When a boiling liquid overflows the container.
      • other
      • When emotions, especially anger, erupt suddenly.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • build in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
      • To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
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    • by the day

      US /baɪ ði de/

      UK /bai ðə dei/

      • Phrase
      • With each passing day; daily.
      • For each day worked.
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • collaborative

      US /kə'læbəˈretɪv/

      UK /kəˈlæbərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Working with others to complete a task
      • Involving or done by collaboration.
      • Noun
      • A situation where people work together to achieve a common goal.
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    • college

      US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/

      UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • School or educational institution for adults
      • A constituent body of a university.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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
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    • compete in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take part in a contest or competition.
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • creation

      US /kriˈeʃən/

      UK /krɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something
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    • crisis

      US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

      UK /'kraɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
      • A turning point in a disease.
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    • cut back

      US /kʌt bæk/

      UK /kʌt bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use less of something
      • To reduce your use of something; reduce amount
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • deficit

      US /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

      UK /ˈdefɪsɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount less than what is needed or required
      • The amount by which expenditure or liabilities exceed income or assets.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • educate

      US /ˈɛdʒəˌket/

      UK /ˈedʒukeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach someone in a school or college
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
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    • educational

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃənəl/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Intended to teach or inform
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
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    • employment

      US /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

      UK /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being in work or having a job
      • An activity that occupies someone's time.
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the number of people who are in work
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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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    • fix the problem

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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    • gear up

      US /ɡɪr ʌp/

      UK /ɡiə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare for an activity or event.
      • To equip oneself with necessary gear or equipment.
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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    • global

      US /ˈgloʊbl/

      UK /ˈgləʊbl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
      • Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
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    • globally

      US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/

      UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Throughout the world
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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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 on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • go public

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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
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    • graduate from

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
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    • growth

      US /groʊθ/

      UK /grəʊθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Improvement, development in a skill over time
      • Act of growing
      • Countable Noun
      • A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
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    • hand out

      US /hænd aʊt/

      UK /hænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute papers (often in class)
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    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • high expectations

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
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    • human development

      US /ˈhjumən dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /ˈhju:mən diˈveləpmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
      • The physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of a person from infancy to adulthood.
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    • in a big way

      US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/

      • other
      • To a great or significant extent.
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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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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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in perspective

      US /ɪn pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /in pəˈspektiv/

      • Phrase
      • Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
      • Adverb
      • Judged in relation to other things and so not seeming as bad or extreme.
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    • in places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
      A1
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
      A1
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
      A1
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
      B1
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    • innovative

      US /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/

      UK /'ɪnəveɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having or using new methods or ideas
      B1
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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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    • intellectual property

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
      B2
      More
    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
      A2TOEIC
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • level with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
      A2
      More
    • lifelong

      US /ˈlaɪflɔ:ŋ/

      UK /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing through life; lasting a long time
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of continuing to learn throughout one's life.
      B2
      More
    • local communities

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
      • Neighborhoods or districts where people share social connections and common interests.
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • manpower

      US /ˈmænˌpaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈmænpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The workers available
      B2
      More
    • manufacture

      US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/

      UK /ˌmænjʊ'fæktʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce large numbers of products in a factory
      • To create a story or explanation that is not true
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of producing goods on a large scale.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
      A2
      More
    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
      A2
      More
    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on a silver platter

      US /ɑn ə ˈsɪlvɚ ˈplætɚ/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈsilvə ˈplætə/

      • other
      • Given something easily without effort.
      B2
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    • on balance

      US /ɑn ˈbæləns/

      UK /ɔn ˈbæləns/

      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • out of line

      US /aʊt ʌv laɪn/

      UK /aut ɔv lain/

      • Adjective
      • Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
      • Not in a straight line; not aligned properly.
      A1
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    • 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 of work

      US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/

      UK /aut ɔv wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Unemployed; without a job
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
      A2TOEIC
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • sector

      US /ˈsɛktɚ, -ˌtɔr/

      UK /ˈsektə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part that a place is divided into
      • Area; type of industry or business
      A2
      More
    • see to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend to; take care of
      • To make sure that something is done
      A1
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • skilled

      US /skɪld/

      UK /skɪld/

      • Adjective
      • Having or showing or requiring special skill
      A2
      More
    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
      A2
      More
    • sophisticated

      US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/

      UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Making a good sounding but misleading argument
      • Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone more worldly and experienced
      B1TOEIC
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    • structural

      US /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      UK /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by structure
      B1
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    • switch off

      US /swɪtʃ ɔf/

      UK /switʃ ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
      • To stop paying attention to someone or something
      A2
      More
    • take for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To use as an instance or illustration.
      A1
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
      B1
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • unemployment

      US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪmənt,-ɪm-/

      UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of people without jobs in a country
      • State of not having a job
      B1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
    • workforce

      US /ˈwə:kˌfɔrs/

      UK /ˈwɜ:kˌfɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The total number of working people
      B1
      More
    • youth

      US /juθ/

      UK /ju:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being young; time when you are young
      • Quality or state of being young
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Young person or teenager
      A2
      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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    Davos Annual Meeting 2011 - The Future of Employment

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