Vocabulary

  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • on everyone's lips: Being widely discussed or very popular among many people.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
  • hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
  • regardless of
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • such as: For example; like
  • incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • opt in: To choose to participate in something; to give explicit consent.
  • parties involved: The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
  • deal with
  • for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
  • raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • text: To send a message by phone or other device
  • feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • reinforcement: Act of strengthening or supporting an army
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • deep: Complex and important
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • inquiry: Process of seeking information
  • competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
  • startup: A company just starting its operations
  • allege: To state without proof
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • azure: Sky blue color
  • nonprofit: Not commercially motivated; charitable
  • musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
  • generative: Having the ability to produce or originate
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • allege

      US /əˈlɛdʒ/

      UK /əˈledʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state without proof
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    • artificial

      US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
      • (Something) made by people; not created by nature
      B1TOEIC
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

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

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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.
      A1
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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 the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • at this point in time

      US /ət ðɪs ˈpɔɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈpɒɪnt ɪn ˈtaɪm/

      • other
      • At the current or specific moment under consideration.
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    • azure

      US /ˈæʒɚ/

      UK /ˈæʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Sky blue color
      C1
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • competitor

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/

      UK /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
      • Someone who takes part in a contest or competition.
      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.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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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.
      A1
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • eye popping

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
      A1
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    • feedback

      US /ˈfidˌbæk/

      UK /ˈfi:dbæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
      • Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give information or opinions about something to someone, especially in order to improve it.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for the benefit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
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    • generative

      US /ˈdʒɛnərətɪv, -əˌre-/

      UK /ˈdʒenərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to produce or originate
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    • hand out

      US /hænd aʊt/

      UK /hænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute papers (often in class)
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    • have been around

      US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a lot of experience in life.
      • To have existed for a period of time.
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    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in some places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In certain locations or areas, but not all.
      A1
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
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    • incorporate into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a larger thing.
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    • inquiry

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪri, ˈɪnˌkwaɪri, ˈɪnkwəri, ˈɪŋ-/

      UK /ɪn'kwaɪərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of seeking information
      • Official examination to get information
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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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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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use 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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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • musk

      US /mʌsk/

      UK /mʌsk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • nonprofit

      US /nɑnˈprɑfɪt/

      UK /ˌnɒn'prɒfɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not commercially motivated; charitable
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
      B2
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
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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 everyone's lips

      US /ɑn ˈɛvriwʌnz lɪps/

      UK /ɒn ˈevriwʌnz lips/

      • other
      • Being widely discussed or very popular among many people.
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    • opt in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose to participate in something; to give explicit consent.
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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.
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    • parties involved

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The individuals, groups, or entities that are participating in or affected by a particular situation, agreement, or event.
      • Those individuals or entities with a direct legal interest or obligation in a matter.
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    • point in time

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • raised eyebrows

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
      • To lift one's eyebrows, often to express surprise, disbelief, or disapproval.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • reinforcement

      US /ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt, -ˈfors-/

      UK /ˌri:ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of strengthening or supporting an army
      • Act of strengthening or adding support to
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • startup

      US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/

      UK /'stɑ:tʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company just starting its operations
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of setting in operation
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

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

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • swap

      US /swɑp/

      UK /swɒp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange goods without spending money; trade
      • Noun
      • A trade or exchange of goods without using money
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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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    • under the radar

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
      • Secret; unnoticed; not attracting attention.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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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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