Vocabulary

  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • technically speaking: According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
  • in view of: Considering; taking into account.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • have to: Must do
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • draws out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
  • trace out: To draw an outline or mark the shape of something.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
  • tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • primarily: In the most basic or important way
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • nudge: To touch or push something gently
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • technically: In an exact and particular manner
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
  • rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
  • satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
  • trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
  • annual: Happening once a year, or every year
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • trajectory: The path followed by a flying object
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
  • equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • gravitational: Concerning the force of gravity
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
  • sphere: Area of interest or activity
  • scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • weak: Not having a strong character
  • rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
  • outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
  • futile: Having no result; useless
  • wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
  • round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
  • geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
  • radius: Area around a certain point
  • sliver: Thin, often long piece of something, e.g. cheese
  • gravitation: Movement toward something attractive
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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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    • annual

      US /ˈænjuəl/

      UK /ˈænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening once a year, or every year
      • Noun
      • Book (in a series) released each year
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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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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • circular

      US /ˈsɜ:rkjələ(r)/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
      • Noun
      • Paper with news, ads, etc. sent round to people
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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    • defy

      US /dɪˈfaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'faɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to obey; be resistant to
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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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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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
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    • dominate

      US /ˈdɑməˌnet/

      UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
      • To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
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    • draws out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
      • To get someone to tell you their real feelings
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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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    • endeavor

      US /ɛnˈdɛvɚ/

      UK /en'devə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt or make effort to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attempt or effort
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    • equator

      US /ɪˈkwetɚ/

      UK /ɪ'kweɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
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    • equivalent

      US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Equal to something in value, use or meaning
      • Having the same meaning or significance.
      • Noun
      • Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • futile

      US /ˈfju:tl/

      UK /ˈfju:taɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Having no result; useless
      B2
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
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    • geometry

      US /dʒiˈɑ:mətri/

      UK /dʒiˈɒmətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
      • Mathematical shape of something
      B2
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • gravitation

      US /ˌɡrævɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɡrævɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Movement toward something attractive
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    • gravitational

      US /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the force of gravity
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hypothetical

      US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
      • Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
      • Noun
      • A hypothetical example or case.
      • A hypothetical situation or scenario.
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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 view of

      US /ɪn vju ʌv/

      UK /in vju: ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Considering; taking into account.
      More
    • interact

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or do things with each other
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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • nudge

      US /nʌdʒ/

      UK /nʌdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To touch or push something gently
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    • object

      US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/

      UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
      • Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
      • To state one's reason for disagreement
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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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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • outward

      US /ˈaʊtwəd/

      UK /ˈaʊtwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Going away from a place that will be returned to
      • Seeming to be from the outside
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
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    • practical

      US /ˈpræktɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
      • Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
      • Noun
      • A practical exam or lesson.
      • A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
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    • primarily

      US /praɪˈmɛrəli, -ˈmɛr-/

      UK /praɪˈmerəli/

      • Adverb
      • In the most basic or important way
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
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    • pull on

      US /pʊl ɑn/

      UK /pul ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
      • To encourage someone to try harder or to continue doing something.
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    • radius

      US /ˈrediəs/

      UK /ˈreɪdiəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area around a certain point
      • Countable Noun
      • Long bone on the thumb side of your lower arm
      • Line from the center to the edge of a circle
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈlaɪ/

      UK /rɪ'laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Depend on with full trust or confidence
      • To trust or have confidence in someone.
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • rotate

      US /ˈroʊteɪt/

      UK /rəʊˈteɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly change people who perform a role
      • To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
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    • satellite

      US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/

      UK /'sætəlaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device sent into space that aids communication
      • Natural object in space that moves around another
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • scan

      US /skæn/

      UK /skæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look inside of the body with a special machine
      • To look at something very quickly for information
      • Noun
      • A look inside the body with a special machine
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
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    • sliver

      US /ˈslɪvɚ/

      UK /'slɪvə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin, often long piece of something, e.g. cheese
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    • solar

      US /ˈsolɚ/

      UK /'səʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sun, or its heat
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    • sphere

      US /sfɪr/

      UK /sfɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of interest or activity
      • A round 3D object shaped like a ball
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    • spiral

      US /ˈspaɪrəl/

      UK /'spaɪrəl/

      • Noun
      • A continuous curve round a central point
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in a continuous curve round a point
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    • subscription

      US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
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    • technically

      US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /ˈteknɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and particular manner
      • With technical skill or expertise.
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    • technically speaking

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    • to scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or expand proportionally.
      • To climb or ascend.
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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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    • trace

      US /tres/

      UK /treɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an outline to determine a shape
      • To find someone or something that has disappeared
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Very small quantity of something
      • A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
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    • trace out

      US /treɪs aʊt/

      UK /treis aʊt/

      • other
      • To draw an outline or mark the shape of something.
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    • trajectory

      US /trəˈdʒɛktəri/

      UK /trə'dʒektərɪ/

      • Noun
      • The path followed by a flying object
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    • tricky

      US /ˈtrɪki/

      UK /'trɪkɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
      • Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
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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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    • wobbly

      US /ˈwɑbli/

      UK /'wɒblɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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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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