Vocabulary

  • in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • set up
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
  • ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • viable: Being capable of living, growing, and developing
  • fundamentally: In a basic and important way
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • own: To have something as your property
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
  • flea: Small blood-sucking insect that makes you itch
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • superb: Extremely good
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • differ: To be different; to be not like others
  • unsurprisingly: In an expected manner; predictably
  • cohesion: State of being logical and well-organized
  • bicker: To argue about unimportant things
  • nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
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    • ambassador

      US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/

      UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official representing a country in another country
      • A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
      A1
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    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
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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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    • bicker

      US /ˈbɪkɚ/

      UK /ˈbɪkə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To argue about unimportant things
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • cohesion

      US /koˈhiʒən/

      UK /kəʊˈhi:ʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being logical and well-organized
      B1
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • differ

      US /ˈdɪfɚ/

      UK /'dɪfə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be different; to be not like others
      • Disagree; be of a different opinion.
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • escalate

      US /ˈɛskəˌlet/

      UK /ˈeskəleɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in size, intensity, or scope
      • To become much worse or more severe
      B2
      More
    • exploit

      US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

      UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
      • To use something in a very effective manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Personal journey or series of events
      • A bold or daring feat.
      B1TOEIC
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    • flea

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small blood-sucking insect that makes you itch
      B2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
      A2TOEIC
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    • fundamentally

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl:ɪ/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a basic and important way
      • In a complete and thorough way
      B1
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the loop

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being kept informed about something.
      • Included in a group that shares information.
      • Adjective
      • Included in a group that shares information.
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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.
      A1
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
      A1
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    • initiative

      US /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
      • New plan or idea that is meant to fix a problem
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • land on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
      • To criticize someone severely.
      B1
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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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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • nebula

      US /ˈnɛbjələ/

      UK /ˈnebjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
      C1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
      More
    • play off

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use people's desire to compete in order to get what you want.
      More
    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • reclaim

      US /rɪˈklem/

      UK /rɪ'kleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get back something that was lost; recover
      B2TOEIC
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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
      A2TOEIC
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • slippery slope

      US /ˈslɪpəri slop/

      UK /ˈslipəri sləup/

      • Noun
      • An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
      C1
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • substantial

      US /səbˈstænʃəl/

      UK /səbˈstænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
      • Being large in degree, quantity, or size
      C2TOEIC
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    • superb

      US /su:ˈpɜ:rb/

      UK /su:ˈpɜ:b/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      B1TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
      A2TOEIC
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    • unsurprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In an expected manner; predictably
      B1
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    • viable

      US /ˈvaɪəbəl/

      UK /ˈvaɪəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being capable of living, growing, and developing
      B1TOEIC
      More
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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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