Vocabulary

  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • have to: Must do
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • see to: To attend to; take care of
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • such as: For example; like
  • deal with
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • in a word: Briefly; in short.
  • in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • check out
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
  • debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • 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
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
  • candidate: Politician who is running for public office
  • pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
  • interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
  • opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
  • correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
  • transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • ignorant: Lacking knowledge, awareness or information
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • deterrent: Something stopping people wanting to do something
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • shrug: To raise the shoulders to show you don't care
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • capitalize: To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS
  • cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
  • sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • presidential: Concerning the president
  • concede: To admit that something is true
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • fumble: To search or reach for in an awkward manner
  • ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • ask: To say to someone that you want something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • late: At a time after the expected time
  • moderator: Person hosting a discussion
  • win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
  • gore: To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
  • incredulous: Showing that you cannot believe something
  • oop: Sound people make when they make a mistake
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
      B1
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
      A2
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    • buzz

      US /bʌz/

      UK /bʌz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low, constant noise like a bee
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    • cabinet

      US /ˈkæbənɪt/

      UK /ˈkæbɪnət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
      • Group of advisors to a leader of a government
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
      B1
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    • campaign

      US /kæmˈpen/

      UK /kæm'peɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
      • A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
      A2TOEIC
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    • cancer

      US /ˈkænsɚ/

      UK /'kænsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
      B1
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    • candidate

      US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/

      UK /ˈkændɪdət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Politician who is running for public office
      B1
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    • capitalize

      US /ˈkæpɪtl:ˌaɪz/

      UK /ˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To write words, the first letter in BIG LETTERS
      • To supply the money needed to build a business
      B1
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
      B1
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    • complete with

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
      A1
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    • concede

      US /kənˈsid/

      UK /kən'si:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To admit that something is true
      B2
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    • correct

      US /kəˈrɛkt/

      UK /kə'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
      • True or accurate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fix a problem
      • To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
      A2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
      A2TOEIC
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    • debt

      US /dɛt/

      UK /det/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
      • A moral or social obligation.
      A2TOEIC
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    • deterrent

      US /dɪˈtə:rənt, -ˈtʌr-/

      UK /dɪˈterənt/

      • Noun
      • Something stopping people wanting to do something
      B2
      More
    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
      A2TOEIC
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    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
      B1TOEIC
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • for the record

      US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
      • To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
      A1
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
      B2
      More
    • fumble

      US /ˈfʌmbəl/

      UK /'fʌmbl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search or reach for in an awkward manner
      • To drop a football when trying to catch it
      B2
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    • gore

      US /ɡɔr/

      UK /ɡɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
      C2
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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
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    • governor

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
      B2
      More
    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • ignorant

      US /ˈɪɡnərənt/

      UK /ˈɪgnərənt/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking knowledge, awareness or information
      B1
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

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

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
      A1
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    • in a word

      US /ɪn e wɚd/

      UK /in ə wə:d/

      • Phrase
      • Briefly; in short.
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    • in all fairness

      US /ɪn ɔl ˈfernəs/

      UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈfeənəs/

      • other
      • Considering all facts impartially and justly.
      B2
      More
    • in future

      US /ɪn ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /ɪn ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Preposition
      • At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
      A2
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
      More
    • incredulous

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdʒələs/

      UK /ɪnˈkredjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Showing that you cannot believe something
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    • interrupt

      US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

      UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop something from happening for a while
      • To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
      • Noun
      • A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
      B1TOEIC
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
      A2TOEIC
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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
    • moderator

      US /ˈmɑdəˌretɚ/

      UK /ˈmɒdəreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person hosting a discussion
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
      More
    • 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 to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • oop

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they make a mistake
      C2
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    • opponent

      US /əˈponənt/

      UK /əˈpəʊnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
      • Person that you are competing against in a game
      B1
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pause

      US /pɔz/

      UK /pɔ:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop doing for a while before continuing
      • To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A temporary break before continuing
      • Function on a device to stop and restart it
      A2
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    • penalty

      US /ˈpɛnəlti/

      UK /'penəltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Negative effect resulting from your actions
      • Punishment for committing a crime or offense
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • presidential

      US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the president
      B1
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    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
      B2
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    • republican

      US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Supporter of the conservative US political party
      • Adjective
      • Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
      B1
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend to; take care of
      • To make sure that something is done
      A1
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    • shrug

      US /ʃrʌɡ/

      UK /ʃrʌɡ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To raise the shoulders to show you don't care
      B2
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
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    • shut up

      US /ʃʌt ʌp/

      UK /ʃʌt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a shop
      • To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
      • Interjection
      • An expression of disbelief or surprise
      A2
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • sucker

      US /ˈsʌkɚ/

      UK /ˈsʌkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
      • Someone who is easily fooled
      C1
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • transcript

      US /ˈtrænˌskrɪpt/

      UK /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
      • Official list of a student's grades
      B2
      More
    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
      B1
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    • 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
      More
    • win out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
      A2
      More
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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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