Vocabulary

  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • have to: Must do
  • live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
  • log onto: To gain access to a computer system or network by entering a username and password.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
  • in stock: Available to buy in a store
  • pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
  • estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
  • vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • huge: Very very large
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • blow: To move something using air
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
  • active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • affiliate: Organization that is associated with another
  • monetize: To make money from your invention or ideas
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
  • gloss: To summarize very briefly; skip over
  • marketplace: Place where a public market is held
  • valuation: Price of something, determined by expert
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    • a wide array

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A large and impressive collection or range of things.
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
      B1TOEIC
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    • affiliate

      US /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

      UK /əˈfɪlieɪt/

      • Noun
      • Organization that is associated with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To connect an organization with a larger one
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • algorithm

      US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

      UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/

      • Noun
      • A step-by-step problem-solving feature
      B2
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
      More
    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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
      More
    • 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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
      A2TOEIC
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
      A1
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
      A1
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
      A2
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
      A2
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    • crack down

      US /kræk daʊn/

      UK /kræk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
      B1
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    • crystal

      US /ˈkrɪstəl/

      UK /'krɪstl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
      • Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      B1
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    • deadline

      US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈdedlaɪn/

      • Noun
      • A date or time before which something must be done
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • 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.
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • dying to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
      • To have a very strong desire or need for something.
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    • ecosystem

      US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/

      UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Types of plants and animals in an specific area
      • A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
      B1
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    • estimate

      US /ˈɛstəˌmet/

      UK /'estɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
      • A judgment or opinion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
      • To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
      A1
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    • gloss

      US /ɡlɔs, ɡlɑs/

      UK /ɡlɒs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To summarize very briefly; skip over
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being shiny and smooth
      B2
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      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
      More
    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
      More
    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
      A1
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    • in stock

      US /ɪn stɑk/

      UK /in stɔk/

      • Adjective
      • Available to buy in a store
      B2
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    • in tandem

      US /ɪn ˈtændəm/

      UK /in ˈtændəm/

      • Phrase
      • (Of two people/organizations) working together
      C1
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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.
      A1
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    • like no other

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
      A1
      More
    • live streaming

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
      A1
      More
    • log

      US /lɔ:g/

      UK /lɒg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
      • To leave a website or computer account
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Detailed account of events and progress on journey
      • Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
      B1
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    • log on

      US /lɔɡ ɑn/

      UK /lɔɡ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
      B2
      More
    • log onto

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain access to a computer system or network by entering a username and password.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A1
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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
      B1
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    • marketplace

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtpleɪs/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtpleɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where a public market is held
      • An online platform where multiple sellers can list products or services for sale.
      C1
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    • monetize

      US /'mʌnəˌtaɪz/

      UK /'mʌnɪtaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make money from your invention or ideas
      C2TOEIC
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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 the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
      A2TOEIC
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    • pour in

      US /pɔr ɪn/

      UK /pɔ: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
      • To add a liquid to something.
      A1
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
      A2TOEIC
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    • rapid

      US /ˈræpɪd/

      UK /ˈræpɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Moving or happening very quickly
      • Noun
      • Rough and fast-moving part of a river
      B1
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    • scratching the surface

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
      A1
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
      B2
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
      A2
      More
    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • spend money

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
      A1
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    • stand behind

      US /stænd bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /stænd biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
      • To take responsibility for something.
      A2
      More
    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

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

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
      More
    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
      A2
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
      A2
      More
    • valuation

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Price of something, determined by expert
      B1
      More
    • vice

      US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

      UK /ˌvaɪs/

      • Noun
      • used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
      • illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
      B2
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    • word of mouth

      US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/

      UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information spread by people telling each other.
      A1
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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