Vocabulary

  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • working parents: Parents who are employed, typically referring to those who have the dual responsibility of working and raising children.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • meet the standards: To satisfy or fulfill the required level of quality or performance.
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • school district: A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
  • adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • district: Area of a country, city, or town
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
  • infant: Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • public: Owned by the government
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • wary: Concerned about danger; cautious; circumspect
  • qualify: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • dismantle: To take something apart in an organized way
  • propose: To make an offer of marriage
  • subsidize: To aid, assist, or help pay a cost or price
  • instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
  • part: Division of a book
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • voluntary: Done or given by their own will and not forced
  • kindergarten: School or class for children between four and six
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • childhood: The time when you are a child
  • fund: To supply money for something
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
  • worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
  • crucially: To an extremely important or necessary degree
  • bankrupt: Unable to pay debts
  • lofty: Having high goals
  • republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
  • universally: Applying to all people, times, places
  • loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • lobbyist: Someone employed to persuade people to change laws
  • legislator: Someone who makes or enacts laws
  • enrol: To put someone into a group; to register
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    • adequate

      US /ˈædɪkwɪt/

      UK /ˈædɪkwət/

      • Adjective
      • Enough; good enough for what is needed
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • bankrupt

      US /ˈbæŋkˌrʌpt, -rəpt/

      UK /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

      • Adjective
      • Unable to pay debts
      • Lacking in moral qualities; morally deficient.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to not be able to pay debts
      • To ruin or destroy something.
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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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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
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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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    • childhood

      US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The time when you are a child
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    • clue

      US /klu/

      UK /klu:/

      • Noun
      • Information that helps explain something; hint
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • crucially

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • To an extremely important or necessary degree
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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
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    • dismantle

      US /dɪsˈmæntl/

      UK /dɪs'mæntl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take something apart in an organized way
      • To gradually cause something to come to an end or fail.
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    • district

      US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

      UK /'dɪstrɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of a country, city, or town
      • A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

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

      US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/

      UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Basic, simple, or essential
      • Relating to the first stages of education.
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    • enrol

      US /ɪnˈroʊl/

      UK /ɪnˈrəʊl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put someone into a group; to register
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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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.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • forge

      US /fɔ:rdʒ/

      UK /fɔ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something by hammering hot metal
      • To form something new, such a relationship
      • Countable Noun
      • A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
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    • full day

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete day, from morning to night.
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    • fund

      US /fʌnd/

      UK /fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
      • A specific account into which you put money
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    • get along

      US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
      • To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • incentive

      US /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that encourages you to do something
      • Adjective
      • Serving to encourage or motivate.
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    • infant

      US /'ɪnfənt/

      UK /'ɪnfənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
      • The early stage of development of something.
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    • instrumental

      US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
      • Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
      • Noun
      • A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
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    • jump on

      US /dʒʌmp ɑn/

      UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
      • To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
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    • kindergarten

      US /ˈkɪndɚˌɡɑrtn, -dn/

      UK /'kɪndəɡɑ:tn/

      • Noun
      • School or class for children between four and six
      • Adjective
      • Relating to kindergarten education.
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    • legislator

      US /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsletɚ/

      UK /ˈledʒɪsleɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who makes or enacts laws
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    • lobbyist

      US /'lɒbɪɪst/

      UK /'lɒbɪɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone employed to persuade people to change laws
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    • lofty

      US /ˈlɔfti, ˈlɑf-/

      UK /'lɒftɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having high goals
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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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    • loophole

      US /ˈlu:phoʊl/

      UK /ˈlu:phəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
      • A way to avoid a rule or law without breaking it.
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    • meet the standards

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To satisfy or fulfill the required level of quality or performance.
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    • move up

      US /muv ʌp/

      UK /mu:v ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance to a higher rank or position.
      • To advance in a line or queue.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • often seen

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
      • Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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    • progressive

      US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /prəˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Believing in modern ideas about social change
      • Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People believing in bringing about social change
      • A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
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    • propose

      US /prəˈpoz/

      UK /prə'pəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an offer of marriage
      • To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
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    • qualify

      US /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/

      UK /'kwɒlɪfaɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To earn a qualification through exam, studying
      • To (cause to) have the necessary skill or quality
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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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    • ratio

      US /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The relationship in relative size, etc.
      • The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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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
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • school district

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific geographic area or region responsible for the administration and operation of public schools.
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • subsidize

      US /'sʌbsɪdaɪz/

      UK /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To aid, assist, or help pay a cost or price
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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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    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
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    • universally

      US /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:rsəli/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:səli/

      • Adverb
      • Applying to all people, times, places
      • Throughout the world; by all people.
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    • voluntary

      US /ˈvɑ:lənteri/

      UK /ˈvɒləntri/

      • Adjective
      • Done or given by their own will and not forced
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    • wary

      US /ˈwɛri/

      UK /'weərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned about danger; cautious; circumspect
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    • working parents

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Parents who are employed, typically referring to those who have the dual responsibility of working and raising children.
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    • worksheet

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Piece of paper showing work planned or done
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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

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