Vocabulary

  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • have to: Must do
  • fuel pump: A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
  • fill up
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in terms of
  • well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
  • upwards of: More than; at least.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • lap up
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • check out
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • concern: To be about a particular topic
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • regime: A system of management; a form of government
  • recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • congestion: Excessive accumulation of blood/fluid in the body
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • resolve: To make a decision to do something
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • downside: Negative aspect of something
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • coalition: Union of separate political parties
  • scrap: To fight with someone
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
  • pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
  • significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
  • abolish: To officially stop (a law or practice)
  • regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
  • scone: Small cake in which fruit is generally added
  • congest: To be or become very crowded
  • motorway: Broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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    • abolish

      US /əˈbɑ:lɪʃ/

      UK /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially stop (a law or practice)
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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
      A2TOEIC
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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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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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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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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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • coalition

      US /ˌkoəˈlɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Union of separate political parties
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    • concern

      US /kənˈsɚn/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be about a particular topic
      • To have a direct impact on someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Company, firm or business
      • Feeling of worry or anxiety
      A2TOEIC
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    • congest

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be or become very crowded
      B2
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    • congestion

      US /kənˈdʒestʃən/

      UK /kənˈdʒestʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Excessive accumulation of blood/fluid in the body
      • The state of being crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
      B2
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    • downside

      US /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Negative aspect of something
      • The potential negative consequences or risks associated with a decision or action.
      B2
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
      A1
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
      A2TOEIC
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    • fuel pump

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
      B1
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
      A2
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    • hassle

      US /ˈhæsəl/

      UK /ˈhæsl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
      • Persistent petty annoyance.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause trouble or annoyance to someone
      • To argue or negotiate persistently, especially over a price.
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
      A2
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
      B2
      More
    • incentive

      US /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that encourages you to do something
      • Adjective
      • Serving to encourage or motivate.
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
      B1
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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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    • keen

      US /kin/

      UK /ki:n/

      • Adjective
      • Being eager or excited for something to happen
      • Liking something; wanting to do or have; desiring
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud sad cry, as because someone died
      B1TOEIC
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    • lap

      US /læp/

      UK /læp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
      • Noun
      • A gentle repeated motion against something
      • Area between the waist and knees when seated
      B1
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    • lap up

      US /læp ʌp/

      UK /læp ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept or enjoy something with enthusiasm.
      • To drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue.
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    • legislation

      US /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleʃən/

      UK /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of writing and passing laws
      B1
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    • motorway

      US /ˈmotɚˌwe/

      UK /'məʊtəweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
      B2
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
      B1
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    • one of those things

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/

      • other
      • An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
      B2
      More
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • 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
      B1
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • pump

      US /pʌmp/

      UK /pʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
      • To make water/other liquid move using a machine
      • Noun
      • A device more moving liquids
      • Light woman's shoe
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    • recognition

      US /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

      UK /ˌrekəgˈnɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Accepting that something is true or that it exists
      • Considering something as important or special
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    • reduce

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • regime

      US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/

      UK /reɪˈʒi:m/

      • Noun
      • A system of management; a form of government
      B1
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    • regional

      US /ˈridʒənəl/

      UK /ˈri:dʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
      • Characteristic of a particular region.
      B1
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    • rely

      US /rɪˈlaɪ/

      UK /rɪ'laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Depend on with full trust or confidence
      • To trust or have confidence in someone.
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • resolve

      US /rɪˈzɑlv/

      UK /rɪ'zɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a decision to do something
      • To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Firm determination to do something.
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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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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    • scone

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Small cake in which fruit is generally added
      B2
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    • scrap

      US /skræp/

      UK /skræp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fight with someone
      • Noun
      • A fight with someone
      • Small piece of something especially paper or cloth
      B1
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    • significance

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/

      • Noun
      • The potential for something to have a big effect
      • Meaning or importance of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
      A1
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
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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.
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    • toll

      US /tol/

      UK /təʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
      • Number of people hurt or killed in a disaster
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Bell) to ring in a slow, loud and repeated way
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    • upwards of

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • More than; at least.
      • Phrase
      • Approximately; around.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • well up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
      • (of a liquid) to rise to the surface and begin to flow or gather.
      A1
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      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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