Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
  • previous to: Before a particular time or event.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
  • made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • buy up: To buy all of something for sale
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • see about: To look into or arrange something.
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • financial: Involving money
  • affect: To cause a change in something else
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • huge: Very very large
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
  • own: To have something as your property
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • income: Earned money from work, investments or business
  • suburban: Of residential areas outside a city
  • vacancy: Space or position available for occupancy
  • percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
  • residential: Concerning patients staying in a hospital
  • timber: Used to warn people that a tree is about to fall
  • historically: In history; in the past
  • median: Being in the middle or average
  • displacement: Number of liters a petrol engine has
  • stabilization: Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
  • institutional: Being related or similar to an institution
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • apartment building

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A building with many apartments or flats
      A2
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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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
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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.
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
      A1
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    • build in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
      • To create something as a permanent or inherent feature.
      A1
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    • buy up

      US /baɪ ʌp/

      UK /bai ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy all of something for sale
      A1
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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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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • convert to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
      B2
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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.
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
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    • depending on

      US

      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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    • displacement

      US /dɪsˈplesmənt/

      UK /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of liters a petrol engine has
      • Act of replacing someone or something
      B1
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    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
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    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
      A1
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
      A2TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • historically

      US /hɪsˈtɔrɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /hɪ'stɒrɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In history; in the past
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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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 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 middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • institutional

      US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being related or similar to an institution
      B2
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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • land with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
      • To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
      More
    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
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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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
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    • made public

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reveal or announce something to everyone.
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • median

      US /ˈmidiən/

      UK /ˈmi:diən/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle or average
      • Noun
      • Middle of an ordered set of numbers
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    • neighborhood

      US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/

      UK /'neɪbəhʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a town or city that people live in
      • People who live in a particular area
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a neighborhood.
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    • no go

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
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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 market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • percentage

      US /pərˈsentɪdʒ/

      UK /pəˈsentɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a whole divided into hundredths
      • An advantage or allowance.
      B1
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    • permanent

      US /ˈpɚmənənt/

      UK /'pɜ:mənənt/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
      • Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
      • Noun
      • A person who is a permanent employee.
      • A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
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    • previous to

      US /ˈprivjəs tu/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs tu/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      B2
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    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At an earlier time
      • In the past; formerly.
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    • prior

      US /ˈpraɪɚ/

      UK /'praɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or coming earlier in time
      • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
      • Noun
      • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • residential

      US /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning patients staying in a hospital
      • Being used for private homes
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    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
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    • scarcity

      US /ˈskersəti/

      UK /ˈskeəsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very small or limited amount of something
      B2
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    • see about

      US /si əˈbaʊt/

      UK /si: əˈbaʊt/

      • other
      • To look into or arrange something.
      B2
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    • shelter

      US /ˈʃɛltɚ/

      UK /'ʃeltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to protect people/animals from abuse
      • Structure that covers or protects things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give animals, people a place away from abuse
      • To find protection from danger/bad weather
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    • stabilization

      US /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
      C2
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    • suburban

      US /səˈbɜ:rbən/

      UK /səˈbɜ:bən/

      • Adjective
      • Of residential areas outside a city
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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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    • the leading cause

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The most significant or primary reason for something.
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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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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • timber

      US /ˈtɪmbɚ/

      UK /ˈtɪmbə(r)/

      • Interjection
      • Used to warn people that a tree is about to fall
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wood used as a building material
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to the good

      US /tu ðə ɡʊd/

      UK /tu ðə ɡʊd/

      • other
      • An advantage or credit that one has.
      C2
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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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
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    • vacancy

      US /ˈvekənsi/

      UK /ˈveɪkənsi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Space or position available for occupancy
      • An unoccupied position or job; an empty room or space.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being empty or unoccupied
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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.
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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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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