Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
  • set by: To separate and save for another use or time
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • college credit: Recognition for having taken a course at college or university, which can be used towards a degree.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
  • round the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
  • clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
  • on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
  • back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • deal with
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • crucial: Extremely important or necessary
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • strike: To hit something
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • reduction: Act of making something smaller
  • bachelor: Person who earned a first degree at a university
  • affirmation: Statement that something is true
  • flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
  • effortless: Requiring little or no work; easy
  • pedal: Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
  • lifetime: The time between birth and death
  • traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
  • hoop: Round or circular shape or object
  • adaptable: Having the ability to change to new conditions
  • online: Connected to the internet
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    • accelerate

      US /ækˈsɛləˌret/

      UK /əkˈseləreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to occur earlier than expected
      • To increase the speed or rate of something
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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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    • adaptable

      US /əˈdæptəbəl/

      UK /əˈdæptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to change to new conditions
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    • advantage

      US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing making the chance of success higher
      • A positive point about something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
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    • affirmation

      US /ˌæfɚˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌæfə'meɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Statement that something is true
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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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    • athlete

      US /ˈæθˌlit/

      UK /ˈæθli:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person trained to compete in sports
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of athletes.
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    • bachelor

      US /ˈbætʃəlɚ, ˈbætʃlɚ/

      UK /'bætʃələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who earned a first degree at a university
      • Man who has never married
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    • back onto

      US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/

      UK /bæk ˈɒntə/

      • other
      • To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
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    • clock on

      US /klɑk ɑn/

      UK /klɒk ɒn/

      • other
      • To register the start time of work using a time clock.
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    • college credit

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Recognition for having taken a course at college or university, which can be used towards a degree.
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • crucial

      US /ˈkruʃəl/

      UK /'kru:ʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or necessary
      • Of great importance to the success of something.
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
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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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    • 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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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

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

      US /iz/

      UK /i:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
      • To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being comfortable or relaxed
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • effortless

      US /ˈefərtləs/

      UK /ˈefətləs/

      • Adjective
      • Requiring little or no work; easy
      • Appearing natural and unforced.
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    • feel stuck

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
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    • flexibility

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
      B1TOEIC
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    • gain access

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • hoop

      US /hup/

      UK /hu:p/

      • Noun
      • Round or circular shape or object
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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 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 return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • initial

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

      • Noun
      • First letter of your given name
      • The beginning or commencement of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To authorize something by writing your initials
      • To mark or sign with one's initials.
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    • lifetime

      US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The time between birth and death
      • An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
      • Adjective
      • Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
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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
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    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

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

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • paradox

      US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/

      UK /'pærədɒks/

      • Noun
      • Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
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    • pedal

      US /ˈpɛdl/

      UK /ˈpedl/

      • Noun
      • Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To operate or move something with the foot.
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • reduction

      US /rɪˈdʌkʃən/

      UK /rɪ'dʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of making something smaller
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • reverse

      US /rɪˈvɚs/

      UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/

      • Noun
      • Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
      • Instance of a significant change, for the worse
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drive a vehicle backward
      • To change to an opposite state, way or condition
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    • round the clock

      US /raʊnd ði klɑk/

      UK /raund ðə klɔk/

      • Phrase
      • All day and all night; continuously.
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    • set by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate and save for another use or time
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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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 let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • traditionally

      US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Something done in a customary, traditional manner
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    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
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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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