Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • roof over: A place to live; shelter or housing.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • over your head: Too difficult to understand.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • such as: For example; like
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  • ease up: To reduce effort, pressure, or intensity.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
  • mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
  • financial: Involving money
  • debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • value: Importance you attach to something
  • primarily: In the most basic or important way
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • facilitate: To make an action or process easier
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
  • wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
  • combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
  • own: To have something as your property
  • portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
  • diversify: To make or become more varied
  • equity: Condition of people being treated the same
  • battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
  • bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
  • vanguard: Group who are the leaders in an action or movement
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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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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    • battlefield

      US /ˈbætlˌfild/

      UK /ˈbætlfi:ld/

      • Noun
      • Region where a battle was, or is being fought
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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
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    • bless

      US /blɛs/

      UK /bles/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something holy by saying a special prayer
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
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    • call in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • combine

      US /kəmˈbaɪn/

      UK /kəmˈbaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To mix several things together to form one thing
      • To harvest by means of a combine.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
      • A mixture of different things.
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    • consistently

      US /kənˈsɪstəntlɪ/

      UK /kən'sɪstəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is the same almost every time
      • In every case or on every occasion; invariably
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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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.
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    • diversify

      US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become more varied
      • To change something and make it more varied
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    • ease up

      US /iz ʌp/

      UK /i:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce effort, pressure, or intensity.
      • To stop criticizing or putting pressure on someone.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • equity

      US /ˈɛkwɪti/

      UK /ˈekwəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of people being treated the same
      • Value of a house, etc., minus the mortgage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stocks and shares which pay no fixed interest
      • The value of the shares issued by a company
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    • facilitate

      US /fəˈsɪlɪˌtet/

      UK /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an action or process easier
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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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    • 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 example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • hassle

      US /ˈhæsəl/

      UK /ˈhæsl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
      • Persistent petty annoyance.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause trouble or annoyance to someone
      • To argue or negotiate persistently, especially over a price.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
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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 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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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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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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    • mortgage

      US /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/

      UK /'mɔ:ɡɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
      • A legal agreement in which you borrow money in order to buy a house using the house as a guarantee
      • Transitive Verb
      • To borrow money to buy a house, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if you cannot pay the debt
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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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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    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • over your head

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Too difficult to understand.
      • Adverb
      • Without consulting or informing someone who should have been involved.
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    • portfolio

      US /pɔrtˈfoliˌo, port-/

      UK /pɔ:t'fəʊlɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A list of the financial assets held by someone
      • List of work submitted to a teacher/for approval
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    • portion

      US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Serving of food that is intended for one person
      • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something to divide among people
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    • primarily

      US /praɪˈmɛrəli, -ˈmɛr-/

      UK /praɪˈmerəli/

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

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • roof over

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A place to live; shelter or housing.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with housing or shelter.
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • see out

      US /si aʊt/

      UK /si: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      • To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • talks on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • transaction

      US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/

      UK /trænˈzækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An exchange in business usually involving money
      • A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
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    • vanguard

      US /ˈvængɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈvængɑ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group who are the leaders in an action or movement
      • The leading position in a trend or movement.
      • Adjective
      • New and experimental.
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    • wealth

      US /wɛlθ/

      UK /welθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
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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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