Vocabulary

  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • price up: To increase the price of something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in the rush: In a state of hurriedness or urgency.
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
  • have to: Must do
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • influence: To affect or change something indirectly
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
  • tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
  • excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
  • dominant: The strongest; most powerful
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • slump: To sit, lean or fall down because tired or ill
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • household: Being in everyday use; common
  • nudge: To touch or push something gently
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
  • quantity: A large amount of something
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
  • finite: Having limits; lasting for a limited time
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • diversify: To make or become more varied
  • allocate: To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • spree: Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • erratic: Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • mine: That thing that belongs to me
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • playbook: Notebook with diagrams of the plays of a team
  • primer: A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
  • logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
  • logistical: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
  • bullion: Mass of precious metal
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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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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • allocate

      US /ˈæləˌket/

      UK /ˈæləkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
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    • anxiety

      US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/

      UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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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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    • 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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    • 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 same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • bullion

      US /ˈbʊljən/

      UK /ˈbʊliən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mass of precious metal
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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    • crisis

      US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

      UK /'kraɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
      • A turning point in a disease.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • diversify

      US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become more varied
      • To change something and make it more varied
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    • dominant

      US /ˈdɑmənənt/

      UK /ˈdɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • The strongest; most powerful
      • Being the most common, significant or important
      • Noun
      • (Music) The fifth note of a scale.
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • embark

      US /ɪmˈbɑ:rk/

      UK /ɪmˈbɑ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
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    • erratic

      US /ɪˈrætɪk/

      UK /ɪˈrætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
      • Moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected.
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    • estimate

      US /ˈɛstəˌmet/

      UK /'estɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
      • A judgment or opinion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
      • To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • excess

      US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

      UK /ɪkˈses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
      • An extra amount.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be more than or go beyond.
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • finite

      US /ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˈfaɪnaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Having limits; lasting for a limited time
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • household

      US /ˈhaʊsˌhold/

      UK /'haʊshəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Being in everyday use; common
      • Relating to a house or home.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concerning a home
      • Family or other group living together in a house
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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.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the rush

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of hurriedness or urgency.
      • During a period of great activity or demand.
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    • influence

      US / ˈɪnfluəns/

      UK /'ɪnflʊəns/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To affect or change something indirectly
      • To persuade someone to do something.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
      • A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
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    • logistic

      US /loˈdʒɪstɪk/

      UK /lə'dʒɪstɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning planning and organizing a large project
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    • logistical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning planning and organizing a large project
      • Relating to or involving organization, planning, and implementation of a complex operation.
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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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    • mystery

      US /ˈmɪstəri/

      UK /ˈmɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality of being strange and not understood
      • Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
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    • nudge

      US /nʌdʒ/

      UK /nʌdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch or push something gently
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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • 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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    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • peak

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Noun
      • Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
      • The very top of a mountain
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the highest or best point
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • plan on

      US /plæn ɑn/

      UK /plæn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
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    • playbook

      US /p'leɪbʊk/

      UK /p'leɪbʊk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Notebook with diagrams of the plays of a team
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    • price up

      US /praɪs ʌp/

      UK /praɪs ʌp/

      • other
      • To increase the price of something.
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    • primer

      US /ˈprɪmɚ/

      UK /'praɪmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
      • A book that covers the basics of a subject
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    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
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    • prospect

      US /ˈprɑsˌpɛkt/

      UK /'prɒspekt/

      • Noun
      • Opportunity or chance for success
      • Person who is considered for a particular position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To search for minerals such as gold or diamonds
      • To consider or explore something; examine.
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • quantity

      US /ˈkwɑntɪti/

      UK /ˈkwɒntəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large amount of something
      • Amount or number of something
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    • rally

      US /ˈræli/

      UK /'rælɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public meeting to support or oppose something
      • A race for motor vehicles over public roads
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet publicly to support or oppose something
      • To race cars in the countryside
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    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
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    • roughly

      US /ˈrʌflɪ/

      UK /ˈrʌfli/

      • Adverb
      • Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
      • In a manner that is violent or not careful
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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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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    • 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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    • slump

      US /slʌmp/

      UK /slʌmp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sit, lean or fall down because tired or ill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden reduction in prices, profits or amounts
      • Time when an economy becomes less successful
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    • soar

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
      • To fly or rise high in the air
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    • spree

      US /spri/

      UK /spri:/

      • Noun
      • Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
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    • surge

      US /sɜ:rdʒ/

      UK /sɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden movement in one direction by many
      • Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
      • To rise to an unexpected height
      B2
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • tangible

      US /ˈtændʒəbəl/

      UK /ˈtændʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be touched or felt; real
      • Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item which can be seen and touched
      • A thing that is perceptible by touch.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • wealth

      US /wɛlθ/

      UK /welθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
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    • wipe

      US /waɪp/

      UK /waɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean or dry something with a cloth
      • To spread a liquid on something
      • Noun
      • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
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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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