Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • in pairs: Divided into or working as two people together.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • crime drama: A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • compromise: To weaken your position or views
  • legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
  • literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
  • legit: As recognized by the law
  • anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
  • induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • annual: Happening once a year, or every year
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
  • problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • public: Owned by the government
  • suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
  • corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
  • bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
  • sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
  • translate: To change something into a different state
  • entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
  • mystical: Awe-inspiring or mysterious
  • administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
  • drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
  • pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
  • fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
  • authoritative: Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
  • reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • reset: To return to the original start or formation
  • nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
  • gov: Shortened form of 'government'; internet address
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    • administer

      US /ædˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /əd'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give e.g. medicine to a patient
      • To manage or have responsibility for something
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    • anchor

      US /ˈæŋkɚ/

      UK /'æŋkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
      • Person who presents a news program on TV
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
      • To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
      B2TOEIC
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    • annual

      US /ˈænjuəl/

      UK /ˈænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening once a year, or every year
      • Noun
      • Book (in a series) released each year
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    • authoritative

      US /əˈθɔ:rəteɪtɪv/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrətətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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    • base

      US /bes/

      UK /beɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place military personnel live, train, and operate
      • Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use as the starting point or origin for
      • To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
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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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    • brick

      US /brɪk/

      UK /brɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
      A2
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
      B1
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    • bundle

      US /ˈbʌndl/

      UK /ˈbʌndl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A group of things that are tied/fastened together
      • A set of products sold together cheaply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten, tie or wrap several things together
      • To sell a set of products at a lower price
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    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
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    • compromise

      US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To weaken your position or views
      • To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you lessen your demands to get agreement
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    • corporation

      US /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/

      UK /ˌkɔ:pəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big company or a combination of several companies
      • A body corporate.
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    • crime drama

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
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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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    • designate

      US /ˈdɛzɪɡˌnet/

      UK /'dezɪɡneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially choose for a position; appoint
      • To identify or mark something for a purpose
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    • domain

      US /doʊˈmeɪn/

      UK /dəˈmeɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A field of knowledge, thought or influence
      • Area that a ruler or government controls
      B1
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    • drama

      US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/

      UK /'drɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
      • Exciting, emotional event or series of events
      A2
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    • entity

      US /ˈɛntɪti/

      UK /'entətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that exists by itself and is real
      • A thing with distinct and independent existence.
      B1
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    • facility

      US /fəˈsɪlɪti/

      UK /fəˈsɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
      • Skill to do something with ease
      A2TOEIC
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    • fellowship

      US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

      UK /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Friendly feeling or relationship
      • Countable Noun
      • Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes
      • A financial grant of money given to a student
      B1
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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 example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
      A1
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    • gov

      US /'ɡʌv/

      UK /'ɡʌv/

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of 'government'; internet address
      C2
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    • harassment

      US /hə'ræsmənt/

      UK /'hærəsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
      • Unwelcome behavior that is offensive, humiliating, or intimidating.
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
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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 pairs

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Divided into or working as two people together.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • induce

      US /ɪnˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /ɪn'dju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone do something; create an outcome
      • To make a woman give birth by giving her medicine
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    • legit

      US /ləˈdʒɪt/

      UK /lɪˈdʒɪt/

      • Adjective
      • As recognized by the law
      B2
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    • legitimate

      US /ləˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

      UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Being born to legally married parents
      • Being reasonable and sound
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make acceptable and sound
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    • literal

      US /ˈlɪtərəl/

      UK /ˈlɪtərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
      • Being real and true and without exaggerating
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
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    • mystical

      US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmɪstɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Awe-inspiring or mysterious
      B2
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    • nebula

      US /ˈnɛbjələ/

      UK /ˈnebjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
      C1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pin

      US /pɪn/

      UK /pɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold someone down so that they can't move
      • To fasten things together using a sharp point
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
      • Short for Personal Information Number
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    • premiere

      US /prɪˈmɪr/

      UK /ˈpremieə(r)/

      • Noun
      • First performance of a show, film, play in public
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a first public performance.
      B2
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    • problematic

      US /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being difficult to deal with or fix
      • Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.
      B2
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    • reboot

      US /riˈbut/

      UK /ˌri:ˈbu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To shut down and start a computer again
      • To create a new version or reimagining of an existing work.
      • Countable Noun
      • An instance of restarting a computer or other electronic device.
      • A new version or reimagining of an existing work, such as a film or television series.
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    • reset

      US /riˈsɛt/

      UK /ˌri:'set/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return to the original start or formation
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to the original start or formation
      C1
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
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    • secure

      US /sɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or achieve something with certainty
      • To firmly attach something to something else
      • Adjective
      • Being attached to something tightly and surely
      • (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • signature

      US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Something that represents a person's work or style
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person's name written in their handwriting
      • The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • subscription

      US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
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    • suspense

      US /səˈspɛns/

      UK /səˈspens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
      C2
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    • sword

      US /sɔrd/

      UK /sɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
      B1
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    • translate

      US /trænsˈlet/

      UK /trænsˈleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something into a different state
      • To be equivalent to; equate to
      A2
      More
    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
      C2
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    • wield

      US /wild/

      UK /wi:ld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
      • To hold and use a weapon or tool.
      B2
      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
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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