Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • interact with
  • black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • in terms of
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • by night: During the night; not during the day.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • deal with
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • make over: To transfer the ownership of something to someone
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • drift off: To gradually fall asleep.
  • window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
  • as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
  • in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
  • pro bono: Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
  • start over: To begin again.
  • attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • prey on: To victimize or exploit someone, especially someone vulnerable.
  • grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • feed into: To have an influence on something or form a part of it
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • work out
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • as few as: The smallest possible number of.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • set up
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
  • in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
  • horn in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or activity.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • came into effect: To become operative or valid
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • such as: For example; like
  • on the premises: Located within the property or building.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • get in with: To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • public: Owned by the government
  • breed: Kind of / sort of
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • big: Popular
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
  • pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
  • welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
  • china: A communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
  • cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
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    • a tremendous amount

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      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • apartment building

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      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A building with many apartments or flats
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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 gift

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Given without expectation of payment; a present.
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    • as few as

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The smallest possible number of.
      • Phrase
      • Used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly small.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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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    • 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 this point in time

      US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      • other
      • At the current or specific moment under consideration.
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    • attend to

      US /əˈtɛnd tu/

      UK /əˈtend tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal with
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    • black market

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      UK

      • Noun
      • An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
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    • breed

      US /brid/

      UK /bri:d/

      • Noun
      • Kind of / sort of
      • Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
      • To produce baby animals of specific kinds
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    • by itself

      US /baɪ ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /bai itˈself/

      • Adverb
      • Alone; without help or assistance.
      • Without any external influence or aid.
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    • by night

      US /baɪ naɪt/

      UK /bai nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; not during the day.
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    • came into effect

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To become operative or valid
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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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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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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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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    • die out

      US /daɪ aʊt/

      UK /dai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappear completely; to become extinct
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    • drift off

      US /drɪft ɔf/

      UK /drift ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually fall asleep.
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • feed into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence on something or form a part of it
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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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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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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    • get in with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become popular or friendly with someone, often for personal gain.
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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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    • grow into

      US /ɡro ˈɪntu/

      UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be able to wear clothes that were too big
      • To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horn in

      US /hɔrn ɪn/

      UK /hɔ:n ɪn/

      • other
      • To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or activity.
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Separately from other people or things; alone.
      • Considered separately and without reference to other related things.
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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 peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the past

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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 time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • in wine

      US /ɪn waɪn/

      UK /ɪn waɪn/

      • other
      • Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
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    • 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.
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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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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • live out

      US /liv aʊt/

      UK /liv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
      • To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • make over

      US /mek ˈovɚ/

      UK /meik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To transfer the ownership of something to someone
      • To transform the appearance of
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    • no matter

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      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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.
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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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    • on display

      US /ɑn dɪˈsple/

      UK /ɔn disˈplei/

      • Adjective
      • In a place where something can be seen by the public.
      • Adverb
      • Available for viewing.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the block

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale; up for auction.
      • At risk of being eliminated or terminated.
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    • 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.
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    • on the ground

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      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the other hand

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the premises

      US /ɑn ðə ˈprɛməsɪz/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈpremɪsɪz/

      • other
      • Located within the property or building.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • other than

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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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.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • per year

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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    • pet

      US /pɛt/

      UK /pet/

      • Countable Noun
      • Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gently touch an animal or person; stroke
      • To kiss and cuddle, sometimes in a sexual way
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    • point in time

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
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    • prey on

      US /pre ɑn/

      UK /prei ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To victimize or exploit someone, especially someone vulnerable.
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • pro bono

      US /ˌproʊ ˈboʊnoʊ/

      UK /ˌprəʊ ˈbəʊnəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
      • Adverb
      • Done or donated without charge; free.
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    • rescue

      US /ˈrɛskju/

      UK /'reskju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
      • To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
      • An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
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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.
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • start over

      US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/

      UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin again.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • 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.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • trade in

      US /treid ɪn/

      UK /treid in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something as part of the payment for something else.
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • 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
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • welfare

      US /ˈwelfer/

      UK /ˈwelfeə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
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    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
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    • window of opportunity

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
      • A short period of time in which something can be done.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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