Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • high and low: Searching everywhere thoroughly.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • aside from
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • slip in: To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in a bind: In a difficult or problematic situation; in a predicament.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
  • such as: For example; like
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
  • read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • regardless of
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
  • stick by
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
  • move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
  • act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • indulgence: Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
  • distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
  • considerate: Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
  • rank: To rate or class things
  • clam: Kind of shellfish
  • politeness: Showing respect for others
  • dependency: Relying on person/thing financially or emotionally
  • hierarchical: Separating into varying levels of importance
  • indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
  • indirectly: In a manner that is not direct or straight
  • lego: Child's plastic construction set
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    • act out

      US /ækt aʊt/

      UK /ækt aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To perform a role before going on stage; practice
      • To perform or represent something through actions.
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    • also known as

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      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
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    • as a result of

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

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • ask in

      US /æsk ɪn/

      UK /ɑ:sk ɪn/

      • other
      • To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
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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 the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • between the lines

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • bump into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • clam

      US /klæm/

      UK /klæm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Kind of shellfish
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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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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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    • considerate

      US /kənˈsɪdərɪt/

      UK /kənˈsɪdərət/

      • Adjective
      • Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • dating apps

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      • Noun (plural)
      • Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
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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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    • dependency

      US /dɪˈpendənsi/

      UK /dɪˈpendənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Relying on person/thing financially or emotionally
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    • depending on

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      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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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
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    • distribution

      US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/

      UK /ˌdɪstrɪˈbju:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dividing or spreading out to others
      • Act of sending products to stores to sell
      • Adjective
      • Sending products to stores to sell
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    • Easier said than done

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • More difficult than it appears to be.
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    • end up with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • evolve

      US /ɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop certain features
      • To develop or change slowly over time
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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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    • family members

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      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • follow through

      US /ˈfɑlo θru/

      UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill a promise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • go against

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • harmony

      US /ˈhɑrməni/

      UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
      • When musical notes sound pleasing together
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hierarchical

      US /ˌhaɪəˈrɑ:rkɪkl/

      UK /ˌhaɪəˈrɑ:kɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Separating into varying levels of importance
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    • hierarchy

      US /ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki, ˈhaɪˌrɑr-/

      UK /'haɪərɑ:kɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group that manages and controls an organization
      • A system for organizing according to importance
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    • high and low

      US /ˈhaɪ ən lo/

      UK /ˈhaɪ ən ləu/

      • other
      • Searching everywhere thoroughly.
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    • in a bind

      US /ɪn e baɪnd/

      UK /in ə baind/

      • Phrase
      • In a difficult or problematic situation; in a predicament.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the west

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • indirect

      US /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkt, -daɪ-/

      UK /ˌɪndəˈrekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being not directly connected to or caused by
      • Having a path that is not straight or direct
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    • indirectly

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      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is not direct or straight
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    • indulgence

      US /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

      UK /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
      • Treat that you allow yourself to have occasionally
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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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    • lego

      US /'leɡoʊ/

      UK /ˈlegəʊ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Child's plastic construction set
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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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    • lose face

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
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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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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • move out

      US /muv aʊt/

      UK /mu:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a house or flat permanently.
      • To advance from a defensive position.
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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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    • no matter

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      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • obligation

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
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    • of ours

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
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    • often seen

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
      • Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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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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    • pick up on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
      • To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
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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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    • polite

      US /pəˈlaɪt/

      UK /pəˈlaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing good manners or respect for other people
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    • politeness

      US /pəˈlaɪtnɪs/

      UK /pə'laɪtnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Showing respect for others
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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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    • preserve

      US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
      • To protect something from harm, loss or damage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet fruit spread; jam
      • Protected area of land with plants and animals
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    • rank

      US /ræŋk/

      UK /ræŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate or class things
      • To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
      • Noun
      • Group of people with a certain level of status
      • Level or position, as in society/sport competition
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    • rather than

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • read between the lines

      US /rid bɪˈtwin ðə laɪnz/

      UK /ri:d bɪˈtwi:n ðə laɪnz/

      • other
      • To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
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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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    • rejection

      US /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

      UK /rɪ'dʒekʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Decision that something is not good enough
      • Act of refusing to consider or believe
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • scam

      US /skæm/

      UK /skæm/

      • Noun
      • A trick to fool other people to get their money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To trick to fool other people to get their money
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • slip in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place quietly or unnoticed.
      • To insert something discreetly or subtly.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stick by

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support someone or something during a difficult time.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • threat to

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      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • tip of the iceberg

      US /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɚg/

      UK /ˈtip əv ðə ˈaɪsbə:g/

      • other
      • A small visible part of a much larger problem.
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    • to boot

      US /tu but/

      UK /tu: bu:t/

      • Adverb
      • In addition; as well; besides.
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    • to do with

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • whole point

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
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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

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    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Why Yes = No in East Asia 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇳

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    Ever wondered why 'yes' can sometimes mean 'no' in East Asia? This video dives into the fascinating world of indirect communication, politeness theory, and saving face, giving you practical insights into 'reading the room' and understanding cultural nuances. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and learn useful situational dialogues that are perfect for both daily life and workplace interactions!

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