Vocabulary

  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on time
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • proposed changes: Alterations or modifications that have been suggested but not yet implemented or finalized.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
  • sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
  • guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • annoying: To make someone angry
  • pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
  • emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • frequently: Often; regularly
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • additional: Further or added
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • sprint: To race or move at full speed
  • tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
  • differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
  • incline: To bend the head or body forward
  • refund: To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
  • worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
  • inquire: To ask a question to get information
  • deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
  • assurance: Freedom from doubt
  • dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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    • additional

      US /ə'dɪʃənl/

      UK /əˈdɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Further or added
      • Extra to what already exists
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    • annoying

      US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone angry
      • Adjective
      • A little angry; upset
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well 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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    • assurance

      US /əˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /əˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom from doubt
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    • assure

      US /əˈʃʊr/

      UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To confirm; state with certainty something is so
      • To make sure that something happens
      A2TOEIC
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
      A1
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
      B1
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    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
      B1
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    • cute

      US /kjut/

      UK /kju:t/

      • Adjective
      • Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
      B2
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    • deadline

      US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈdedlaɪn/

      • Noun
      • A date or time before which something must be done
      B1TOEIC
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    • dentist

      US /ˈdɛntɪst/

      UK /ˈdentɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
      B1
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • differentiate

      US /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌet/

      UK /ˌdɪfə'renʃɪeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see or show how things are not the same
      • Become distinct or specialized.
      B1
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    • emphasis

      US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

      UK /ˈemfəsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Special attention, importance, or force
      • Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • formal

      US / ˈfɔrməl/

      UK /'fɔ:ml/

      • Adjective
      • Observing rules and procedures strictly
      • Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
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    • frequently

      US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Often; regularly
      • Repeatedly or many times.
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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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    • guarantee

      US /ˌɡærənˈti/

      UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To promise to repair a broken product
      • To promise that something will happen or be done
      • Countable Noun
      • A promise to repair a broken product
      • Promise that something will be done as 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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • incline

      US /ɪnˈklaɪn/

      UK /ɪn'klaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bend the head or body forward
      • To influence toward a particular opinion, action
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A slope or surface that rises uphill
      • A tendency or disposition; a leaning toward something.
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    • inquire

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask a question to get information
      B1
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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • loose

      US /lus/

      UK /lu:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To shoot or fire something from a gun
      • Adjective
      • (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
      • Not tightly attached or held
      A2
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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    • pronounce

      US /prəˈnaʊns/

      UK /prə'naʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in a legal or official way
      • To give your opinion or decision about something
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    • pronunciation

      US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/

      UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How a word is said; how a word sounds
      • The manner in which someone utters a word.
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    • proposed changes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alterations or modifications that have been suggested but not yet implemented or finalized.
      A1
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    • rarely

      US /ˈrɛrli/

      UK /ˈrɛəli/

      • Adverb
      • Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • refund

      US /'ri:fʌnd/

      UK /'ri:fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
      • Noun
      • Money given back, e.g. if a product is faulty
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    • remind

      US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

      UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to remember what they forgot
      • To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
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    • sign up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register for something, like a service or a course.
      A1
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    • sprint

      US /sprɪnt/

      UK /sprɪnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To race or move at full speed
      • Noun
      • A race run at full speed
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    • syllable

      US /ˈsɪləbəl/

      UK /'sɪləbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a word containing a vowel
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • tight

      US /taɪt/

      UK /taɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing anxiety or anger; tense
      • Positioned physically close together
      • Adverb
      • Firmly; so it can't move
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    • time will tell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
      A1
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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
      A1
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    • tuition

      US /tuˈɪʃən, tju-/

      UK /tjuˈɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money that is paid for lessons
      • Teaching or instruction, especially of individual students or small groups.
      B2
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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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    • with the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
      A1
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    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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    • worksheet

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Piece of paper showing work planned or done
      C2
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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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