Vocabulary

  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • have to: Must do
  • step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • such as: For example; like
  • crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • internet users: People who use the internet.
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • under construction
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
  • in favour of
  • on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
  • implement: To start to do something you plan to do
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
  • rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • huge: Very very large
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • dominance: Having more power, success than others
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • asteroid: Very small planets that move around the sun
  • promise: To say you will certainly do something
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • postpone: To schedule for a later time
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
  • dart: To move suddenly away; race away
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
  • planetary: Concerning the orbital characteristics of a planet
  • musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • amp up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
      A1
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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    • asteroid

      US /ˈæstəˌrɔɪd/

      UK /ˈæstərɔɪd/

      • Noun
      • Very small planets that move around the sun
      B2
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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.
      C2
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
      A1
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • battery

      US /ˈbætəri/

      UK /ˈbætri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable device that stores electricity
      • Noun
      • Large group of similar things functioning together
      B1
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    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
      A1
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
      A2TOEIC
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    • carbon

      US /ˈkɑrbən/

      UK /'kɑ:bən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
      B1
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    • climate

      US /ˈklaɪmɪt/

      UK /ˈklaɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Typical weather conditions in a particular place
      • The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
      A2
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    • come out with

      US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/

      UK /kʌm aut wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      • To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
      A1
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    • crack down

      US /kræk daʊn/

      UK /kræk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
      B1
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    • dart

      US /dɑ:rt/

      UK /dɑ:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move suddenly away; race away
      B1
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    • democracy

      US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

      UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of government in which everyone is equal
      • Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
      B1
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    • dominance

      US /ˈdɑmənəns/

      UK /'dɒmɪnəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having more power, success than others
      • Power and influence over others.
      B1
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
      B1TOEIC
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
      • To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
      • Noun
      • Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
      • Reason why you did or didn't do something
      A2
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    • fast and furious

      US /fæst ənd ˈfjʊriəs/

      UK /fɑ:st ænd ˈfjuəriəs/

      • Phrase
      • Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
      • Proper Noun
      • A media franchise centered on a series of action films that are predominantly concerned with illegal street racing, heists and spies.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • implement

      US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

      UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to do something you plan to do
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A tool
      B1TOEIC
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    • in favour of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      A2
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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.
      C1
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
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    • in power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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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.
      A1
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
      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.
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    • internet users

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People who use the internet.
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
      A2TOEIC
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    • mechanism

      US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

      UK /'mekənɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a machine that performs a certain function
      • System or process for achieving a certain result
      B1
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    • might well

      US

      UK

      • Modal Verb
      • Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
      • Used to suggest a sensible or advisable course of action.
      A1
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    • musk

      US /mʌsk/

      UK /mʌsk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
      C1
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    • on demand

      US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/

      UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever requested or needed.
      • Adjective
      • Available whenever the customer wants it.
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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 news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
      A1
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    • on the rise

      US /ɑn ði raɪz/

      UK /ɔn ðə raiz/

      • Adjective
      • Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
      • Becoming more successful in a career or field.
      • Phrase
      • Increasing in popularity.
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    • opposition

      US /ˌɑ:pəˈzɪʃn/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
      • Group that you are fighting or competing against
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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
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    • pandemic

      US /pænˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /pæn'demɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
      • Noun
      • a pandemic disease
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    • pepper

      US /ˈpɛpɚ/

      UK /ˈpepə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
      • Hard covering of berries used as spices
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread around randomly, as with bullets
      • To sprinkle or season with pepper.
      B1
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
      A2
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    • planetary

      US /ˈplænɪˌtɛri/

      UK /ˈplænətri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the orbital characteristics of a planet
      B2
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    • postpone

      US /postˈpon, posˈpon/

      UK /pə'spəʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To schedule for a later time
      B1TOEIC
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • rare

      US /rɛr/

      UK /reə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
      • Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
      A2
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    • scheduled for

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
      A1
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
      A1
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    • spacecraft

      US /ˈspeɪskræft/

      UK /ˈspeɪskrɑ:ft/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
      • An unmanned probe or satellite designed for space exploration.
      C2
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    • step to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
      • To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • tap into

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
      B1
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
      A2TOEIC
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
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    • tier

      US /tɪr/

      UK /tɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
      • One in a series of levels in a system
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange in tiers.
      B2
      More
    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
      A2
      More
    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
      A1
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    • under construction

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      • Phrase
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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.
      C1
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    • up to something

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
      • Capable of doing something; equal to a task.
      A1
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    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
      A2TOEIC
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    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
      A2
      More
    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
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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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