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access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
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acquisition
US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- A company or asset bought by another company.
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at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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charge up
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- Phrasal Verb
- To put electricity into a battery
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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.
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drone
US /dron/
UK /drəʊn/
- Countable Noun
- A remote controlled flying device
- Male bee
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
- To make a continuous low humming sound.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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hype
US /haɪp/
UK /haɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
- Transitive Verb
- To try to create interest or excitement about
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in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
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internet access
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UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The ability to connect to the internet.
- A service that allows you to connect to the internet.
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on the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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rural
US /ˈrʊrəl/
UK /ˈruərəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the country as opposed to the city
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solar
US /ˈsolɚ/
UK /'səʊlə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sun, or its heat
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tech
US /tɛk/
UK /tek/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
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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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Google Buys Drone Maker, Hopes to Connect Rural World

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richardwang posted on 2014/04/15

Ever wondered how Google plans to bring internet to the most remote places on Earth? Dive into the exciting world of solar-powered drones and Google's ambitious Project Loon, and you'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary along the way! This video is a great chance to learn about cutting-edge technology and its real-world impact.

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