Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • such as: For example; like
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • shave off: To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
  • in terms of
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • sneak in: To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • reaches out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • have to: Must do
  • kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
  • stand out
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • at a discount: For sale at a lower than usual price.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • out of work
  • drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
  • significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • financial: Involving money
  • afford: To make available, to provide
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • household: Being in everyday use; common
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • prosperous: Being successful and having a lot of money
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
  • inadequate: Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • stagnant: Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • dwindle: To make or become less or smaller gradually
  • migration: Process of moving to live in another place
  • disproportionately: To too great a degree when compared to something
  • rail: To complain or object forcefully
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • exodus: Going out or forth in a large group
  • shortfall: Failure to meet an expectation or amount needed
  • homelessness: Having no home; living on the streets
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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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    • afford

      US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/

      UK /ə'fɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make available, to provide
      • To have enough money to pay for something
      A2TOEIC
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    • at a discount

      US /ət ə ˈdɪskaʊnt/

      UK /ət ə ˈdɪskaunt/

      • other
      • For sale at a lower than usual price.
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    • at the point of

      US /ət ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/

      UK /ət ðə ˈpɒint əv/

      • Preposition
      • Just about to do something or reach a state.
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • 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.
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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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    • construction

      US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /kən'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of building something; thing that is built
      • Something that is made using different parts
      A2
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    • contrast with

      US /ˈkɑntræst wɪð/

      UK /ˈkɔntræst wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be strikingly different from something else.
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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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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • disproportionately

      US /ˌdɪsprə'pɔ:ʃənətlɪ/

      UK /ˌdɪsprə'pɔ:ʃənətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • To too great a degree when compared to something
      • To an excessive degree; in a way that is not properly balanced.
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    • drop out

      US /drɑp aʊt/

      UK /drɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take no part in a society you disapprove of
      • To quit school, a club or activity
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To quit a course of study or training.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • dwindle

      US /ˈdwɪndl/

      UK /'dwɪndl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make or become less or smaller gradually
      B2
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    • exodus

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Going out or forth in a large group
      B2
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
      B2
      More
    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

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

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • homelessness

      US /'hoʊmləsnəs/

      UK /'həʊmləsnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having no home; living on the streets
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    • household

      US /ˈhaʊsˌhold/

      UK /'haʊshəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Being in everyday use; common
      • Relating to a house or home.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Concerning a home
      • Family or other group living together in a house
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    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • inadequate

      US /ɪnˈædɪkwɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

      • Adjective
      • Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
      B1
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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
      B1
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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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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    • 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
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    • kick back

      US /kɪk bæk/

      UK /kik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and enjoy oneself.
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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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    • migration

      US /maɪˈɡreʃən/

      UK /maɪˈgreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of moving to live in another place
      • Movement from one part of something to another.
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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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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    • out of work

      US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/

      UK /aut ɔv wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Unemployed; without a job
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • personal data

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
      B2
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
      A2TOEIC
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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
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    • prosperous

      US /ˈprɑspərəs/

      UK /'prɒspərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being successful and having a lot of money
      • Growing healthily
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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
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    • rail

      US /rel/

      UK /reɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain or object forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin piece of metal, wood as part of a fence
      • One of two metal tracks along which a train runs
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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    • roughly

      US /ˈrʌflɪ/

      UK /ˈrʌfli/

      • Adverb
      • Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
      • In a manner that is violent or not careful
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    • shave off

      US /ʃev ɔf/

      UK /ʃeiv ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
      • To reduce an amount, especially money or time.
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    • shortfall

      US /ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:tfɔ:l/

      • Noun
      • Failure to meet an expectation or amount needed
      B2
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    • significant

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
      • Having meaning; important; noticeable
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    • significantly

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfəkəntlɪ/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is important or noticeable
      • In a way that is meaningful
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    • sneak in

      US /snik ɪn/

      UK /sni:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
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    • stagnant

      US /ˈstæɡnənt/

      UK /ˈstægnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Unmoving; not growing, as of an economy
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • substantial

      US /səbˈstænʃəl/

      UK /səbˈstænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
      • Being large in degree, quantity, or size
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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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
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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
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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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    • 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
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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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    Why No One Wants to Live in the UK

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