Vocabulary

  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
  • have to: Must do
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • en route: On the way; during a journey.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • feed through: To pass or guide something through a narrow space.
  • trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • vital: Needed to support life; essential
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
  • strike: To hit something
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • widespread: Happening or existing in many places
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • drone: A remote controlled flying device
  • disruption: When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
  • seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
  • canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
  • maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
  • own: To have something as your property
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • suspend: To hang something or someone from something
  • land: Region or country
  • merchant: Someone who buys and sells goods
  • fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
  • bolster: To prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
  • diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • long: Person's name
  • cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
  • gauntlet: Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
  • tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
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    • absorb

      US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

      UK /əb'sɔ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take up all attention / energy of something
      • To take in a liquid; soak up
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    • acoustic

      US /əˈkustɪk/

      UK /əˈku:stɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with sound or hearing
      B2
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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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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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • ballistic

      US /bəˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /bəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
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    • bolster

      US /ˈbolstɚ/

      UK /'bəʊlstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
      • Noun
      • A long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
      • A structural part used to give support.
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    • by contrast

      US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/

      UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
      B2
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    • canal

      US /kəˈnæl/

      UK /kəˈnæl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Channel cut through land for boats or ships
      • A tubular passage in the body.
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    • cape

      US /kep/

      UK /keɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
      • Large area of land that sticks out into a sea
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
      A2
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    • choke point

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
      • A bottleneck or point of congestion in a system or process.
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • consume

      US /kənˈsum/

      UK /kən'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, buy or use up something
      • To take all your energy; focus the attention
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
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    • crude

      US /krud/

      UK /kru:d/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking manners or finesse; rude
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    • diplomacy

      US /dɪˈploməsi/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
      • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
      B2
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    • disperse

      US /dɪˈspɚs/

      UK /dɪ'spɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To separate and spread out in different directions
      B2
      More
    • disruption

      US /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

      UK /dɪs'rʌpʃn/

      • Noun
      • When a disturbance stops an activity in progress
      B2
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    • drone

      US /dron/

      UK /drəʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A remote controlled flying device
      • Male bee
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
      • To make a continuous low humming sound.
      B2TOEIC
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    • en route

      US /ɛn rut/

      UK /en ru:t/

      • Adverb
      • On the way; during a journey.
      • Adjective
      • On the way; traveling.
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    • feed through

      US /fid θru/

      UK /fi:d θru:/

      • other
      • To pass or guide something through a narrow space.
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    • fence

      US /fɛns/

      UK /fens/

      • Countable Noun
      • Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
      • The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose an area (with a wall or boundary)
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    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • gauntlet

      US /ˈɡɔntlɪt, ˈɡɑnt-/

      UK /ˈgɔ:ntlət/

      • Noun
      • Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
      C1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • helicopter

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
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    • in the red

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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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
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
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    • lean on

      US /lin ɑn/

      UK /li:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone for support or help.
      • To put pressure on someone, often through intimidation.
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    • maritime

      US /ˈmærɪˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈmærɪtaɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sailing, ships
      • Being next to or near the sea
      • Noun
      • The branch of law concerning ships and shipping.
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    • merchant

      US /ˈmɜ:rtʃənt/

      UK /ˈmɜ:tʃənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who buys and sells goods
      • A retail dealer; shopkeeper.
      • Adjective
      • Engaged in trade or commerce.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on the deck

      US /ɑn ðə dɛk/

      UK /ɒn ðə dek/

      • Preposition
      • Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
      • other
      • Ready and available to take action or begin something.
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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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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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • seize

      US /siz/

      UK /si:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take a place with force, as by military action
      • To arrest or catch someone
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    • shoot down

      US /ʃut daʊn/

      UK /ʃu:t daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
      A2
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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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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    • suspend

      US /səˈspɛnd/

      UK /sə'spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hang something or someone from something
      • To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • tanker

      US /ˈtæŋkɚ/

      UK /ˈtæŋkə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Vehicle built to transport liquids
      B2
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • trouble in

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
      • Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • venture

      US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

      UK /'ventʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Business) activity involving calculated risks
      • A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To risk something, such as money
      • To face the dangers, take the risk of something
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    • vital

      US /'vaɪtl/

      UK /'vaɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Needed to support life; essential
      • Full of life; energetic
      B1TOEIC
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    • widespread

      US /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/

      UK /ˈwaɪdspred/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or existing in many places
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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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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