Vocabulary

  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • have to: Must do
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • check out
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
  • democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
  • temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • durable: Able to stay in good condition for a long time
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • exert: To make something have an effect on something else
  • tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • dozen: 12 people or things
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • loom: To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
  • announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • embassy: Building where an ambassador works
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
  • presidential: Concerning the president
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • chant: To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
  • cane: To beat someone with a stick as punishment
  • membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
  • corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
  • final: Last game in a series in a competition
  • islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
  • pay: To give money for goods or work done
  • soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
  • nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
  • shipment: Delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
  • buzzer: Button that rings when pushed
  • auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
  • miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
  • nervously: In an anxiously nervous manner
  • coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
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    • announce

      US /əˈnaʊns/

      UK /əˈnaʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a public statement about a plan, decision
      A2
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    • arsenal

      US /ˈɑrsənəl/

      UK /'ɑ:sənl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where weapons are stored
      C2
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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    • asylum

      US /əˈsaɪləm/

      UK /ə'saɪləm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
      • Countable Noun
      • A hospital for mentally ill people
      B2
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
      More
    • auto

      US /ˈɔ:toʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
      B2
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
      A1
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    • buzzer

      US /ˈbʌzɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Button that rings when pushed
      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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    • cane

      US /ken/

      UK /keɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To beat someone with a stick as punishment
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stick used to beat someone as punishment
      • Long, woody plant stem producing sugar
      B2
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    • ceasefire

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
      C2
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    • chant

      US /tʃænt/

      UK /tʃɑ:nt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To repeat a word or groups of words continuously
      • To say words with musical intonation
      • Noun
      • Act of saying words with a musical tone
      • Song or religious prayer made of few musical notes
      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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    • coca

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
      C1
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
      A2
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
      A2
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    • corn

      US /kɔrn/

      UK /kɔ:n/

      • Noun
      • Small, painful hard spot on the foot
      • Plant with many yellow seeds used as food
      B1
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
      A2TOEIC
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    • declaration

      US /ˌdɛkləˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdekləˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
      • Official statement about something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • democratic

      US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

      UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
      • Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
      B2
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    • dozen

      US /ˈdʌzən/

      UK /ˈdʌzn/

      • Countable Noun
      • 12 people or things
      A2
      More
    • durable

      US /ˈdʊrəbəl, ˈdjʊr-/

      UK /ˈdjʊərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to stay in good condition for a long time
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • embassy

      US /ˈɛmbəsi/

      UK /'embəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building where an ambassador works
      • The building where an embassy is located.
      B1
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
      A1
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    • exert

      US /ɪgˈzɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪgˈzɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something have an effect on something else
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • extent to which

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
      • The degree of influence or effect that something has.
      A1
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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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 court

      US /ɪn kɔrt/

      UK /in kɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
      A1
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
      B2
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    • in the space of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈspeɪs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈspeis ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within a certain period of time.
      B2
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • loom

      US /lum/

      UK /lu:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
      • (Of unpleasant thing) to be close to happening
      • Countable Noun
      • Device with a frame used to make cloth from thread
      B2TOEIC
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
      B1TOEIC
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    • membership

      US /ˈmembərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈmembəʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Being a member of a group; joining a group
      B1TOEIC
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    • miller

      US /ˈmɪlɚ/

      UK /'mɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who grinds grain into flour
      B2
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    • nervously

      US /ˈnə:vəslɪ/

      UK /'nɜ:vəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an anxiously nervous manner
      B1
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    • nighttime

      US /'naɪtˌtaɪm/

      UK /'naɪttaɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time after sunset and before sunrise
      C2
      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 the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
      A2
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
      A2
      More
    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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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
      More
    • presidential

      US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the president
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • shipment

      US /ˈʃɪpmənt/

      UK /ˈʃɪpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • status

      US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/

      UK /'steɪtəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Position or rank relative to others in a society
      • Legal position of a person or thing
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
      B1
      More
    • syrup

      US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/

      UK /ˈsɪrəp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
      B2
      More
    • tariff

      US /ˈtærɪf/

      UK /'tærɪf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of fixed prices at hotel
      • Tax that a government collects on imported goods
      B2
      More
    • temporary

      US /'tempəreri/

      UK /ˈtemprəri/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
      • Noun
      • A temporary worker.
      A2TOEIC
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    • threaten

      US /ˈθrɛtn/

      UK /ˈθretn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
      • To say you may harm or hurt someone
      A2
      More
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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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