Vocabulary

  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • have to: Must do
  • such as: For example; like
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • cut down: To reduce your use of something
  • calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • at the minimum: Not less than the smallest amount or number.
  • in terms of
  • skipping meals: The act of not eating meals regularly.
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • sedentary lifestyle: A way of life that involves little physical activity.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • put forth: To bring into existence
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
  • obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
  • esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
  • epidemic: Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
  • disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
  • sedentary: (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
  • nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
  • diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • important: Having power or authority
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • calorie: Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
  • abnormal: Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
  • gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
  • menace: Something that threatens or is dangerous
  • circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
  • lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
  • honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
  • generalize: To apply a particular idea to a large group
  • curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
  • yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
  • overweight: Weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
  • deposition: Removal of a person from his or her position
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    • abnormal

      US /æbˈnɔ:rml/

      UK /æbˈnɔ:ml/

      • Adjective
      • Not normal, not typical, not usual, not regular
      • Relating to behavior that deviates from the norm.
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
      A2TOEIC
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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 minimum

      US /ət ðə ˈmɪnəməm/

      UK /ət ðə ˈminiməm/

      • other
      • Not less than the smallest amount or number.
      B1
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    • at the risk of

      US /ət ðə ˈrɪsk ʌv/

      UK /ət ðə ˈrɪsk əv/

      • other
      • Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
      B2
      More
    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
      A2TOEIC
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    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
      B2
      More
    • calorie

      US /ˈkæləri/

      UK /'kælərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
      • A kilocalorie, equal to 1000 small calories, used to measure the energy content of food.
      B2
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    • calorie intake

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
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    • chronic

      US /ˈkrɑnɪk/

      UK /'krɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
      • (Of disease) over a long time; serious
      B1
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    • circumference

      US /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

      UK /səˈkʌmfərəns/

      • Noun
      • Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
      C1
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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.
      B1
      More
    • curry

      US /ˈkə:ri, ˈkʌri/

      UK /'kʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
      B1
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    • cut down

      US /kʌt daʊn/

      UK /kʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce your use of something
      • To fell a tree.
      A1
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    • dense

      US /dɛns/

      UK /dens/

      • Adjective
      • Very thick and difficult to see, get through
      • Hard to understand
      B1TOEIC
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    • deposition

      US /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/

      UK /ˌdepəˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Removal of a person from his or her position
      • Testimony to be used in court
      B2TOEIC
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    • diabetes

      US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/

      UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
      • A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
      B2
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    • diet

      US /ˈdaɪɪt/

      UK /'daɪət/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
      • The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
      A2TOEIC
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    • disease

      US /dɪˈziz/

      UK /dɪˈzi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
      • A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
      A2TOEIC
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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    • epidemic

      US /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/

      UK /ˌepɪ'demɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that spreads suddenly and widely
      B2
      More
    • esteem

      US /ɪˈstim/

      UK /ɪˈsti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To regard with great respect or admiration
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      B1
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
      A2
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
      A1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
      A2
      More
    • gateway

      US /ˈɡetˌwe/

      UK /ˈgeɪtweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Entrance that can be closed by a gate
      B2
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    • generalize

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'dʒenrəlaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To apply a particular idea to a large group
      B2
      More
    • genetic

      US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
      • Relating to genes or heredity.
      B1
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    • go beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • honorable

      US /ˈɑnərəbəl/

      UK /'ɒnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
      • Worthy of honor; respectable.
      B2
      More
    • 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 school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the long run

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
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    • lifestyle

      US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

      UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

      • Noun
      • The type of life that you have; the way you live
      B1TOEIC
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
      B1
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    • menace

      US /ˈmɛnɪs/

      UK /'menəs/

      • Noun
      • Something that threatens or is dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To threaten or alarm someone
      B2
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    • nutrition

      US /nuˈtrɪʃən, nju-/

      UK /njuˈtrɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
      • Food and other things you eat or drink
      B1
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    • obese

      US /oˈbis/

      UK /əʊˈbi:s/

      • Adjective
      • Fat over a long period, so harming your health
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person who is very fat; a person with an unhealthy amount of body fat.
      B2
      More
    • obesity

      US /oˈbisɪti/

      UK /əʊ'bi:sətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being so fat it can harm your health
      • The state of being far too heavy; corpulence.
      B2
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • overweight

      US /ˌovɚˈwet/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'weɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give too much importance or weight to something.
      B2
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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
      A2
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    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • prone

      US /proʊn/

      UK /prəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Lying flat with your head facing the ground
      • Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
      B2TOEIC
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    • put forth

      US /pʊt fɔrθ/

      UK /put fɔ:θ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring into existence
      • To offer ideas for consideration
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

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

      US /ˈsednteri/

      UK /ˈsedntri/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
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    • sedentary lifestyle

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A way of life that involves little physical activity.
      C2
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    • skipping meals

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The act of not eating meals regularly.
      A1
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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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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • stroke

      US /strok/

      UK /strəʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
      • Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub your hand in a caring way on something
      B1
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
      A1
      More
    • surgery

      US /ˈsɚdʒəri/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical operation involving cutting into body
      • A doctor's office; health clinic
      B1
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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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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • treatment

      US /ˈtritmənt/

      UK /ˈtri:tmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medicine or method to make someone healthier
      • Way someone acts toward another
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
      A2
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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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    • wellness

      US /ˈwelnəs/

      UK /ˈwelnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
      C2
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
      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
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    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
      B1
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    • yoga

      US /ˈjoʊgə/

      UK /ˈjəʊgə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
      B2
      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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