Vocabulary

  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • have to: Must do
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • drive up: To cause something to increase.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • roll on: For time to pass
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • deal with
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • set up
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • in stock: Available to buy in a store
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
  • in flower: Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • put around: To spread a story or rumour.
  • from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
  • off the record: Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
  • in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
  • to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • think highly of: To have a very good opinion of someone or something; to respect or admire someone or something.
  • in terms of
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • yesterday's news: Information or people considered outdated or no longer relevant.
  • cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
  • public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • come over to: To visit someone's house
  • out of action: Not working or able to be used.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
  • push in: To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
  • think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • nerd: Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
  • huge: Very very large
  • phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
  • genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • valley: Area between mountains with river running through
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
  • part: Division of a book
  • cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
  • calligraphy: Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
  • silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
  • buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
  • hippie: Someone rejecting established culture
  • onstage: On the stage
  • whiteboard: A white board in a classroom on which you write
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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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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    • 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 least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • being with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • betray

      US /bɪˈtre/

      UK /bɪ'treɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
      • To reveal something unintentionally.
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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    • buddhism

      US /ˈbuˌdɪzəm, ˈbʊdˌɪz-/

      UK /'bʊdɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
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    • bully

      US /ˈbʊli/

      UK /'bʊlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
      • A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • call in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • calligraphy

      US /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

      UK /kəˈlɪgrəfi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beautiful decorative handwriting of Kanji
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    • cancer

      US /ˈkænsɚ/

      UK /'kænsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
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    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
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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 for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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    • come over to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone's house
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • creative

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
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    • cultural phenomenon

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • device

      US /dɪˈvaɪs/

      UK /dɪˈvaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
      • Method of doing something; a way
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    • drive up

      US /draɪv ʌp/

      UK /draiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause something to increase.
      • To arrive in a vehicle.
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    • dropping out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take no part in a society you disapprove of
      • To quit school, a club or activity
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    • electronic

      US /ɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk, ˌilɛk-/

      UK /ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating by use of electricity; digital
      • Produced or performed using electronic instruments or devices.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • face off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To oppose one another (often in sports)
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To confront or compete against someone in a direct contest.
      • To participate in a faceoff in ice hockey.
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    • 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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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
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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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    • for the foreseeable

      US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/

      UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/

      • other
      • Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • from the start

      US /frʌm ði stɑrt/

      UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from the outset.
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    • genius

      US /ˈdʒinjəs/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person displaying a high level of intelligence
      • The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
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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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    • 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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
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    • hand back

      US /hænd bæk/

      UK /hænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
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    • hand down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hippie

      US /ˈhɪpi/

      UK /ˈhɪpi/

      • Noun
      • Someone rejecting established culture
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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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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    • 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 flower

      US /ɪn ˈflaʊɚ/

      UK /ɪn ˈflaʊə/

      • other
      • Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/

      UK /in ˈpraivit/

      • Phrase
      • Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
      • In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
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    • in shock

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • When not enough blood flows round the body
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    • in stock

      US /ɪn stɑk/

      UK /in stɔk/

      • Adjective
      • Available to buy in a store
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    • in terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • In the event of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • If something happens, especially something undesirable
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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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.
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    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
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    • 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.
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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
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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.
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    • nerd

      US /nɚd/

      UK /nɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Intelligent but single-minded expert in a field
      • A person who is extremely enthusiastic about and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of technical or scientific nature.
      C2
      More
    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
      A1
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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
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off the record

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Not intended to be published or publicly disclosed.
      • Adjective
      • Confidential; not to be attributed to a source.
      A2
      More
    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
      A1
      More
    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
      A1
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
      A1
      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
      More
    • onstage

      US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

      UK /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • On the stage
      C2
      More
    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • out of action

      US /aʊt ʌv ˈækʃən/

      UK /aut ɔv ˈækʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Not working or able to be used.
      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
    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
      A2
      More
    • phenomenal

      US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

      UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Amazing; remarkable
      • Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
      B2
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
      More
    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
      More
    • pop out

      US /pɑp aʊt/

      UK /pɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
      • To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
      A2
      More
    • prototype

      US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/

      UK /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
      B2
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    • public life

      US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/

      UK /ˈpʌblik laif/

      • Noun
      • The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
      • The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
      A1
      More
    • push in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move ahead of people who are waiting in a line.
      • To insert something by applying pressure.
      A1
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    • put around

      US /pʊt əˈraʊnd/

      UK /put əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spread a story or rumour.
      • To distribute something to a number of people.
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • roll on

      US /rol ɑn/

      UK /rəul ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • For time to pass
      • To continue or proceed
      B1
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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
      More
    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
      A1
      More
    • silicon

      US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/

      UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
      B2
      More
    • sit around

      US /sit əˈraʊnd/

      UK /sit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
      A1
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
      B1
      More
    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • the bottom line

      US /ði ˈbɑtəm laɪn/

      UK /ðə ˈbɔtəm lain/

      • Noun
      • The most important thing; the essential point.
      • The net income or profit of a company.
      A2
      More
    • the rest is history

      US /ðə rɛst ɪz ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /ðə rest ɪz ˈhɪstri/

      • other
      • What happened next is well known or obvious.
      B2
      More
    • think highly of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a very good opinion of someone or something; to respect or admire someone or something.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • think out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
      A1
      More
    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
      More
    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
      A1
      More
    • to the hilt

      US /tu ðə hɪlt/

      UK /tu ðə hɪlt/

      • other
      • To the fullest extent or completely.
      B2
      More
    • true nature

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
      • The genuine or authentic character of something, without pretense.
      A2
      More
    • tune in

      US /tun ɪn/

      UK /tju:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
      • To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
      A2
      More
    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
      B1TOEIC
      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
    • valley

      US /ˈvæli/

      UK /'vælɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area between mountains with river running through
      • The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces.
      A2
      More
    • walk away with

      US /ˈwɔk əˈweɪ wɪð/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k əˈweɪ wɪð/

      • other
      • To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
      B2
      More
    • whiteboard

      US /ˈhwaɪt, ˌbɔrd, -ˌbord, ˈwaɪt-/

      UK /ˈwaɪtbɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • A white board in a classroom on which you write
      C2
      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
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      A1
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
      A2
      More
    • yesterday's news

      US /ˈjɛstərdeɪz nuz/

      UK /ˈjɛstədeɪz nju:z/

      • other
      • Information or people considered outdated or no longer relevant.
      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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