Vocabulary

  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • facing off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • not accessible: Unable to be reached or entered; unavailable.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • widespread: Happening or existing in many places
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
  • flee: To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • fundamentally: In a basic and important way
  • condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
  • legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
  • delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
  • refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
  • predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
  • siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • incremental: Happening or growing bit by bit over time
  • negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • incompatible: Not able to get on, be used together
  • widely: To a large degree; over a large range
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • dead: Not alive
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • endowment: Natural ability or quality
  • wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
  • unacceptable: Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
  • interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
  • bombardment: Act of dropping bombs on a place
  • shrapnel: Small metal pieces from an exploding bomb
  • mutilation: Injury that causes disfigurement
  • infusion: Extraction of materials by soaking in liquids
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
      A2TOEIC
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
      A2
      More
    • allow for

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
      A1
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • bombardment

      US /bɒm'bɑ:dmənt/

      UK /bɒm'bɑ:dmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of dropping bombs on a place
      C1
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    • ceasefire

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈklɪnɪk/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪk/

      • Noun
      • Local medical center; department of a hospital
      B1
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    • condemn

      US /kənˈdɛm/

      UK /kənˈdem/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
      • To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
      B1
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
      A1
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    • delivery

      US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/

      UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/

      • Noun
      • Way someone acts when speaking publicly
      • Act of taking something to a person or place
      A2TOEIC
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    • endowment

      US /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability or quality
      • Money to provide income for a college, etc.
      B2
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    • envision

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To imagine or picture in your mind
      C2TOEIC
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    • facing off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To oppose one another (often in sports)
      A2
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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
      A2TOEIC
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    • flee

      US /fli/

      UK /fli:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave somewhere urgently, to avoid danger
      B1
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
      B2
      More
    • fundamentally

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl:ɪ/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a basic and important way
      • In a complete and thorough way
      B1
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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
      B2
      More
    • humanitarian

      US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/

      UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/

      • Noun
      • Person who tries to help those in a crisis
      • Adjective
      • Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
      B2
      More
    • imperative

      US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

      UK /ɪm'perətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The state of demanding notice or attention
      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary; that must be done
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      C1
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
      B1
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    • in the interim

      US /ɪn ði ˈɪntɚɪm/

      UK /in ði: ˈɪntərɪm/

      • other
      • During the intervening period of time.
      B2
      More
    • incompatible

      US /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/

      UK /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to get on, be used together
      • So opposed in character as to be incapable of existing together.
      B2
      More
    • incremental

      US /ˌɪŋkrə'mentl/

      UK /ˌɪŋkrə'mentl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or growing bit by bit over time
      B2
      More
    • infusion

      US /ɪnˈfjuʒən/

      UK /ɪnˈfju:ʒn/

      • Noun
      • Extraction of materials by soaking in liquids
      B2
      More
    • interim

      US /ˈɪntərɪm/

      UK /ˈɪntərɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Acting or being used for a limited period of time
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
      B1
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    • legislation

      US /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleʃən/

      UK /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of writing and passing laws
      B1
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    • leverage

      US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/

      UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage which gives you influence or power
      • An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an advantage which gives you influence
      B2TOEIC
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
      B1
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    • miller

      US /ˈmɪlɚ/

      UK /'mɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who grinds grain into flour
      B2
      More
    • misery

      US /ˈmɪzəri/

      UK /'mɪzərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Thing that causes unhappiness
      • Extreme suffering or unhappiness
      B1
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    • mutilation

      US /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/

      UK /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Injury that causes disfigurement
      B2
      More
    • negotiation

      US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal discussion to reach an agreement
      B1
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • not accessible

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unable to be reached or entered; unavailable.
      • Difficult to understand or appreciate.
      A1
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    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
      A1
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    • organization

      US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people with a particular purpose
      • The way in which something is structured or arranged.
      A2
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • predictable

      US /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      UK /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being guessed before it happens
      B1TOEIC
      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
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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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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • refuge

      US /ˈrɛfjudʒ/

      UK /'refju:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Somewhere you can find safety or hide
      B2
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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
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • seize

      US /siz/

      UK /si:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take a place with force, as by military action
      • To arrest or catch someone
      B1
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    • shrapnel

      US /ˈʃræpnəl/

      UK /ˈʃræpnəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small metal pieces from an exploding bomb
      C1
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    • siege

      US /sidʒ/

      UK /si:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
      More
    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
      More
    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
      A2TOEIC
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    • tent

      US /tɛnt/

      UK /tent/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • unacceptable

      US /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbəl, -æk-/

      UK /ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
      B1
      More
    • widespread

      US /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/

      UK /ˈwaɪdspred/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or existing in many places
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
      A1
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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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