Vocabulary

  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
  • a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • have to: Must do
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
  • signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • architecture: Design and construction of buildings
  • foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • enlist: To obtain support from someone
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
  • silhouette: Image/drawing showing only the outline, as of head
  • vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
  • beige: A pale brown color
  • camaraderie: Good feeling of togetherness
  • update: Addition of a current version of something
  • boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
  • keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
  • innovator: Person who creates new ideas or inventions
  • polyester: Resin in which polymers are joined by esters
  • arbitrarily: Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
  • recreate: To make a past situation exist again
  • nylon: Strong material from man-made substances
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
  • turtleneck: Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
  • dishonesty: Acts of lying, cheating, stealing or corruption
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    • a passion for

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • arbitrarily

      US /ˌɑrbəˈtrɛrəlɪ/

      UK /'ɑ:bɪtrəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
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    • architecture

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Design and construction of buildings
      • The style or design of a building or buildings.
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    • beige

      US /beɪʒ/

      UK /beɪʒ/

      • Noun
      • A pale brown color
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • boo

      US /bu/

      UK /bu:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
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    • camaraderie

      US /ˌkɑməˈrɑdəri, ˌkæməˈrædə-/

      UK /kɑ:məˈrɑ:dəri:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Good feeling of togetherness
      • A spirit of good friendship and loyalty among members of a group.
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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    • dishonesty

      US /dɪsˈɑnɪsti/

      UK /dɪs'ɒnɪsti:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts of lying, cheating, stealing or corruption
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    • dull

      US /dʌl/

      UK /dʌl/

      • Adjective
      • Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
      • Being dim, not so bright and hard to see
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a thing to become less sharp/less bright
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    • enlist

      US /ɛnˈlɪst/

      UK /ɪnˈlɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain support from someone
      • To become a member of a military group or service
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
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    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • flock

      US /flɑ:k/

      UK /flɒk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of animals or birds that live together
      • Group of people who gather or travel together
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together or move as a group
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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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    • foster

      US /'fɔ:stər/

      UK /'fɒstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
      • To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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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 public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • innovator

      US / ˈɪnəˌvetɚ/

      UK /'ɪnəveɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who creates new ideas or inventions
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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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    • keynote

      US /ˈki:noʊt/

      UK /ˈki:nəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Main; central; basic; most important
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    • million dollar

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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    • mobile

      US /ˈmoʊbl/

      UK /'məʊbaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be moved or able to move
      • Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
      • Countable Noun
      • Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
      • A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
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    • mock

      US /mɑk/

      UK /mɒk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
      • Adjective
      • Not genuine or real, but attempting to appear so
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    • nylon

      US /ˈnaɪˌlɑn/

      UK /ˈnaɪlɒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong material from man-made substances
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    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
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    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
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    • passionate

      US /ˈpæʃənɪt/

      UK /ˈpæʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Being easily excited to strong emotions
      • Having strong sexual desires
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    • polyester

      US /ˈpɑliˌɛstɚ, ˌpɑliˈɛstɚ/

      UK /ˌpɒlɪ'estə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Resin in which polymers are joined by esters
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    • prompt

      US /prɑmpt/

      UK /prɒmpt/

      • Noun
      • Message on a computer requiring attention
      • Encouragement to ask someone else to talk
      • Transitive Verb
      • To display a message to requires a user to act
      • To say something to encourage someone else to talk
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • recreate

      US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/

      UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a past situation exist again
      • To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
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    • settle on

      US /ˈsɛtl ɑn/

      UK /ˈsetl ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide definitely to do or have something.
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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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    • silhouette

      US /ˌsɪluˈɛt/

      UK /ˌsɪlʊ'et/

      • Noun
      • Image/drawing showing only the outline, as of head
      B2
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • turtleneck

      US /ˈtə:tl:ˌnɛk/

      UK /ˈtɜ:tlˌnek/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
      C2
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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    • update

      US /ʌpˈdet/

      UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Addition of a current version of something
      • New information or data to make more current
      • Transitive Verb
      • To download the latest version of software
      • To make more current or modern
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    • vest

      US /vest/

      UK /vest/

      • Countable Noun
      • US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place property in the control of a person
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    • wear in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
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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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