Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • pay out: To finish paying a debt
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • aside from
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
  • divvy up: To divide and distribute.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • in terms of
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • drop in the bucket: An amount too small to make any real difference.
  • in the bucket: Situated or contained inside a bucket.
  • rack up: To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • tremendous: Very good or very impressive
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • financial: Involving money
  • athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
  • compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
  • equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • compensation: (Money) given or received as payment for loss
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • solely: With no one or nothing else
  • committee: Group of people who do or decide something
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
  • endorsement: Support for a product for advertising purposes
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
  • discretion: The right to exercise your own judgment
  • subsidize: To aid, assist, or help pay a cost or price
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
  • grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
  • govern: To officially control land and make policies
  • slew: To turn and move suddenly in another direction
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • underway: Happening now
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • voucher: Paper that is exchanged for goods or services
  • bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • unable: Not being able to do something
  • multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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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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    • bronze

      US /brɑ:nz/

      UK /brɒnz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Having a yellowish olive-brown color
      • Alloy of tin and copper with a dark tan color
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    • committee

      US /kəˈmɪti/

      UK /kəˈmɪti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of people who do or decide something
      • A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.
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    • communicate

      US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

      UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give and exchange information
      • To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
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    • compensate

      US /ˈkɑ:mpenseɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
      • To reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant); offset.
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    • compensation

      US /ˌkɑmpənˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Money) given or received as payment for loss
      • A psychological strategy of counteracting, real or imagined, personal defects and weaknesses by emphasizing desirable traits.
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    • compete

      US /kəmˈpit/

      UK /kəmˈpi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
      • To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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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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    • discretion

      US /dɪˈskrɛʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The right to exercise your own judgment
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    • divvy up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide and distribute.
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    • drop in the bucket

      US /drɑp ɪn ðɚ ˈbʌkət/

      UK /drɒp in ðə ˈbʌkɪt/

      • other
      • An amount too small to make any real difference.
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    • endorsement

      US /ɪnˈdɔ:rsmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdɔ:smənt/

      • Noun
      • Support for a product for advertising purposes
      • A signature on a check or bill of exchange transferring title to another.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • exact

      US /ɪɡˈzækt/

      UK /ɪɡ'zækt/

      • Adjective
      • Completely correct; accurate; specific
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, sometimes using force
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    • explicit

      US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      UK /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Definite; clearly stated; specific
      • (Of images/language) very clear, e.g. showing sex
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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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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • govern

      US /ˈgʌvərn/

      UK /ˈgʌvn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially control land and make policies
      • To control the actions or behaviour of someone
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    • grade

      US /ɡred/

      UK /ɡreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a road the required angle of slope
      • To determine the level or quality of something
      • Noun
      • Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
      • Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • health benefits

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
      • Positive effects on one's physical or mental condition resulting from certain activities or lifestyle choices.
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the bucket

      US /ɪn ði ˈbʌkɪt/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈbʌkɪt/

      • other
      • Situated or contained inside a bucket.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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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.
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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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    • medal

      US /ˈmɛdl/

      UK /'medl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal award, often round, usually for courage
      • An emblem or badge of honor.
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    • metropolitan

      US /ˌmetrəˈpɑ:lɪtən/

      UK /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a very large city
      • Having the style and culture of a metropolis; sophisticated and modern.
      • Noun
      • A resident of a metropolis.
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    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
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    • multi

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      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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    • pay out

      US /pe aʊt/

      UK /pei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish paying a debt
      • To give money to someone, especially as a result of a claim or agreement.
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    • podium

      US /ˈpoʊdiəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊdiəm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • rack up

      US /ræk ʌp/

      UK /ræk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
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    • represent

      US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

      UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
      • To show or describe something in a particular way
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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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    • shy of

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • A little less than; just under a certain amount.
      • Adjective
      • Hesitant or reluctant to do something, often due to nervousness or fear.
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    • slew

      US /slu/

      UK /slu:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn and move suddenly in another direction
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    • solely

      US /ˈsolli, ˈsoli/

      UK /ˈsəʊlli:, ˈsəʊli:/

      • Adverb
      • With no one or nothing else
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    • subsidize

      US /'sʌbsɪdaɪz/

      UK /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To aid, assist, or help pay a cost or price
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • tremendous

      US /trɪˈmɛndəs/

      UK /trəˈmendəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very good or very impressive
      • Extremely large or great.
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    • unable

      US /ʌnˈebəl/

      UK /ʌnˈeɪbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being able to do something
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    • underway

      US /ˌʌndɚˈwe/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Happening now
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • voucher

      US /ˈvaʊtʃɚ/

      UK /'vaʊtʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Paper that is exchanged for goods or services
      • Something that serves as proof or evidence.
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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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