Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
  • fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • such as: For example; like
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • potentially: That could happen or become reality
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
  • consolidate: To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
  • gain: To increase in something, such as weight
  • combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
  • compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
  • multiply: To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
  • slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
  • crest: Showy part growing from the top of a bird's head
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • expensive: Costing a lot of money
  • pipeline: Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
  • unknown: Not being known or famous
  • interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
  • procure: To get something, by making an effort
  • maverick: Person who does not like to follow the rules
  • domestically: With respect to your own country
  • encore: Additional performance demanded by the audience
  • unthinkable: Impossible to imagine; not to be considered
  • automotive: Concerning cars
  • unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
  • automaker: Manufacturer of cars and trucks
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    • affect

      US /əˈfɛkt/

      UK /ə'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a change in something else
      • To pretend to have or feel (something).
      • Noun
      • (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
      A1
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
      A1
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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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    • assemble

      US /əˈsɛmbəl/

      UK /əˈsembl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put parts together to make a complete unit
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in one place
      B1TOEIC
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    • assembly

      US /əˈsɛmbli/

      UK /ə'semblɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of putting the parts of something together
      • Group of people gathered for a purpose
      B1TOEIC
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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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 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 risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • automaker

      US /ˈɔ:toʊmeɪkə(r)/

      UK /ˈɔ:təʊmeɪkə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Manufacturer of cars and trucks
      C2
      More
    • automotive

      US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning cars
      C1
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    • automotive industry

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
      B1
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
      A1
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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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    • 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.
      A2
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    • consolidate

      US /kənˈsɑ:lɪdeɪt/

      UK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine into one; make bigger or stronger
      B1
      More
    • crest

      US /krɛst/

      UK /krest/

      • Noun
      • Showy part growing from the top of a bird's head
      • Special symbol, e.g. representing a royal family
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise to a high level then return to lower level
      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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    • domestically

      US /də'mestɪklɪ/

      UK /də'mestɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to your own country
      • In a way that relates to the home, household, or family affairs
      B1
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    • eliminate

      US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

      UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To completely remove; to get rid of
      • To remove from a contest by beating them
      B1TOEIC
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    • encore

      US /ˈɑ:ŋkɔ:(r)/

      UK /ˈɒŋkɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Additional performance demanded by the audience
      B2
      More
    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
      • To perform a plan or action
      B1TOEIC
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • fall into place

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To assume the correct or appropriate position; to become properly arranged.
      A1
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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
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    • gain

      US /ɡen/

      UK /ɡeɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in something, such as weight
      • To get something wanted, needed or valued
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something, such as weight
      A2TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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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.
      C1
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    • in the interim

      US /ɪn ði ˈɪntɚɪm/

      UK /in ði: ˈɪntərɪm/

      • other
      • During the intervening period of time.
      B2
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    • interim

      US /ˈɪntərɪm/

      UK /ˈɪntərɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Acting or being used for a limited period of time
      B1TOEIC
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
      A2TOEIC
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    • loan

      US /lon/

      UK /ləʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give money, etc. that must be paid back
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of allowing someone to borrow something
      A2TOEIC
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • maverick

      US /ˈmævərɪk, ˈmævrɪk/

      UK /'mævərɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who does not like to follow the rules
      C1TOEIC
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    • multiply

      US /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in number by reproducing/having babies
      • To increase something by a large quantity
      B1
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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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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • pipeline

      US /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈpaɪplaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send through a series of pipes
      B2
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    • potentially

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/

      UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • That could happen or become reality
      B1
      More
    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • procure

      US /prəˈkjʊr/

      UK /prəˈkjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something, by making an effort
      • To buy a prostitute for someone
      B2TOEIC
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    • segment

      US /ˈsɛɡmənt/

      UK /ˈsegmənt/

      • Noun
      • Part divided from the other parts of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something into different parts
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      B1
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    • slap

      US /slæp/

      UK /slæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
      B1
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    • solid

      US /ˈsɑlɪd/

      UK /'sɒlɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to be trusted; reliable
      • Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
      • Noun
      • Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
      A2
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • supposedly

      US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/

      UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
      A2
      More
    • tariff

      US /ˈtærɪf/

      UK /'tærɪf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of fixed prices at hotel
      • Tax that a government collects on imported goods
      B2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • transaction

      US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/

      UK /trænˈzækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An exchange in business usually involving money
      • A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
      B2TOEIC
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    • unhappy

      US /ʌnˈhæpi/

      UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not feeling happy; sad or worried
      B1
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    • unknown

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Not being known or famous
      • Being unfamiliar or not known
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is not famous or known by many
      B1
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    • unthinkable

      US /ʌn'θɪŋkəbl/

      UK /ʌn'θɪŋkəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to imagine; not to be considered
      • Too shocking or unacceptable to consider.
      B1
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    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
      A2
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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
      A2
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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