Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • deal with
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • through thick and thin: Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
  • make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
  • stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • put a foot wrong: To make a mistake or do something wrong.
  • delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • volatile: Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • huge: Very very large
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • margin: Edge of an area
  • important: Having power or authority
  • mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • public: Owned by the government
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
  • gambling: Act of betting money on events
  • nick: Person's name
  • breadth: Width; distance from one side to the another
  • defence: The process of protecting something from attack
  • appreciative: Understanding the value or worth of something
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
      A2TOEIC
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    • alliance

      US /əˈlaɪəns/

      UK /əˈlaɪəns/

      • Noun
      • Group of people/organizations working together
      B1TOEIC
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • appreciative

      US /əˈpriʃətɪv, -ʃiˌetɪv/

      UK /əˈpri:ʃətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Understanding the value or worth of something
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    • arsenal

      US /ˈɑrsənəl/

      UK /'ɑ:sənl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where weapons are stored
      C2
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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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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
      A1
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    • breadth

      US /brɛdθ/

      UK /bredθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Width; distance from one side to the another
      B2TOEIC
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    • ceasefire

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
      C2
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    • combine

      US /kəmˈbaɪn/

      UK /kəmˈbaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix several things together to form one thing
      • To harvest by means of a combine.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
      • A mixture of different things.
      A2
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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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    • commitment

      US /kəˈmɪtmənt/

      UK /kə'mɪtmənt/

      • Noun
      • Permanent love or concern for person, thing
      • Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
      A2
      More
    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
      C1
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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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    • defence

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪˈfens/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of protecting something from attack
      B1
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    • delight in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take great pleasure in something.
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    • diplomacy

      US /dɪˈploməsi/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
      • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
      B2
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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
      A2TOEIC
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • gambling

      US /'ɡæmblɪŋ/

      UK /'ɡæmblɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of betting money on events
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To play games to win money
      • To take risky action in the hope of a desired result.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
      More
    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
      B1
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
      A1
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    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
      A1
      More
    • in the mix

      US /ɪn ðə ˈmɪks/

      UK /in ðə ˈmiks/

      • other
      • Being involved or included in a group or activity.
      B2
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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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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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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    • make peace

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
      B1
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    • margin

      US /ˈmɑ:rdʒən/

      UK /ˈmɑ:dʒɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Edge of an area
      • Edge or border of a page on above, below
      B1TOEIC
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • mineral

      US /ˈmɪnərəl/

      UK /'mɪnərəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance naturally formed in the ground
      B1
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    • nick

      US /nɪk/

      UK /nɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a scratch in
      • To steal
      B2
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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 itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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    • put a foot wrong

      US /pʊt ə fʊt rɔŋ/

      UK /pʊt ə fʊt rɒŋ/

      • other
      • To make a mistake or do something wrong.
      B2
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
      A2TOEIC
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
      A2
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
      A2TOEIC
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
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    • stand together

      US /stænd təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /stænd təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To unite in support or defense as a group.
      B1
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
      A2TOEIC
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
      A2
      More
    • through thick and thin

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
      • Phrase
      • Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
      A1
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • volatile

      US /ˈvɑ:lətl/

      UK /ˈvɒlətaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
      • Unstable and likely to change suddenly/extremely
      B2TOEIC
      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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    Trump renews attack on Zelensky and demands deal to end Ukraine war | BBC News

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