Vocabulary

  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • have to: Must do
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • such as: For example; like
  • at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • reign in: To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
  • scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
  • to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
  • set up
  • take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • on record: Formally and publicly stated
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • interact with
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • deal with
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • financial: Involving money
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
  • important: Having power or authority
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • staff: Employees of a company
  • physician: A medical doctor
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
  • management: People who are in control of a business or group
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • expansion: Making or becoming larger
  • dependent: Someone who relies on (financial) support
  • suite: Group of several shorter pieces of music
  • mount: To attach something to something else
  • diagnostic: Concerning finding out the cause of a problem
  • regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
  • clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
  • healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
  • orchard: Area containing lots of fruit trees
  • overdo: To do or use too much of something
  • procurement: Act of getting possession of something
  • southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
  • unnecessarily: In an unnecessary manner
  • oncologist: Specialist in the study of cancers
  • manpower: The workers available
  • glen: Narrow mountain valley, especially in Scotland
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
      A2TOEIC
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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
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • at the helm

      US /æt ði hɛlm/

      UK /æt ðə helm/

      • Phrase
      • In a position of control or leadership.
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • bid

      US /bɪd/

      UK /bɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To propose an amount you want to pay for something
      • To order someone to do something
      A2
      More
    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
      C2
      More
    • clinic

      US /ˈklɪnɪk/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪk/

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

      US /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment or observing patients
      • Using scientific techniques and precision
      B1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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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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    • cut costs

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reduce expenses or spending.
      A2
      More
    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
      More
    • decent

      US /ˈdisənt/

      UK /ˈdi:snt/

      • Adjective
      • Being fairly good; acceptable
      • Conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour; respectable or moral.
      B1
      More
    • dependent

      US /dɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /dɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Someone who relies on (financial) support
      • Conditional; contingent
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who relies on someone else for financial support.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • diagnostic

      US /ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/

      UK /ˌdaɪəgˈnɒstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning finding out the cause of a problem
      B1
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
      More
    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • expansion

      US /ɪkˈspænʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈspænʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Making or becoming larger
      • The process of increasing in size, number, or scope, especially in a business context.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
      A1
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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.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • from the start

      US /frʌm ði stɑrt/

      UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from the outset.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • glen

      US /ɡlɛn/

      UK /glen/

      • Countable Noun
      • Narrow mountain valley, especially in Scotland
      B2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • healthcare

      US /'helθker/

      UK /'helθkeə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
      B1
      More
    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
      More
    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
      More
    • in the region of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈridʒən ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈri:dʒən ɔv/

      • other
      • Approximately around a certain amount or number.
      B2
      More
    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
      A2
      More
    • 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
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • management

      US /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

      UK /'mænɪdʒmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who are in control of a business or group
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
      • The skill of organizing and controlling resources.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • manpower

      US /ˈmænˌpaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈmænpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The workers available
      B2
      More
    • medical

      US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmedɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to physical health or medicine
      • Noun
      • A health check or test
      A2
      More
    • mount

      US /maʊnt/

      UK /maʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach something to something else
      • To set a picture, jewel etc. in
      • Noun
      • An attachment used to keep something in place
      • Horse that someone is riding
      B2
      More
    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
      B1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on record

      US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adverb
      • Formally and publicly stated
      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • oncologist

      US /ɒŋ'kɒlədʒɪst/

      UK /ɒŋ'kɒlədʒɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Specialist in the study of cancers
      C1
      More
    • orchard

      US /ˈɔ:rtʃərd/

      UK /ˈɔ:tʃəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area containing lots of fruit trees
      B2
      More
    • overdo

      US /ˌovɚˈdu/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'du:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do or use too much of something
      C1
      More
    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
      A1
      More
    • patient

      US /ˈpeʃənt/

      UK /'peɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
      • Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who receives medical treatment or care
      A2
      More
    • physician

      US /fɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A medical doctor
      B2
      More
    • procurement

      US /prəˈkjʊrmənt/

      UK /prəˈkjʊəmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of getting possession of something
      C2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • ramp

      US /ræmp/

      UK /ræmp/

      • Noun
      • Path that increases in height as you walk up it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
      B2
      More
    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
      More
    • reduce

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • reference

      US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

      UK /'refrəns/

      • Noun
      • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
      • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
      • Mention or refer to.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
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    • regional

      US /ˈridʒənəl/

      UK /ˈri:dʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
      • Characteristic of a particular region.
      B1
      More
    • reign in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
      C1
      More
    • resolution

      US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • End part of a story resolving the conflict
      • Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
      C2
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • scale up

      US //skeɪl ʌp//

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase in size, number, or extent.
      A1
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • southeast

      US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/

      UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/

      • Noun
      • Location in the southeastern part of an area
      B2
      More
    • stake

      US /stek/

      UK /steɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
      • Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bet or wager on an outcome
      • To risk something important by taking a risk
      B1TOEIC
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • suite

      US /swit/

      UK /swi:t/

      • Noun
      • Group of several shorter pieces of music
      • Set of rooms used for a particular purpose
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • take for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To use as an instance or illustration.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or expand proportionally.
      • To climb or ascend.
      B2
      More
    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • transform

      US /trænsˈfɔrm/

      UK /træns'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape completely in a good way
      • To convert from one form or substance into another.
      C2
      More
    • unnecessarily

      US /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛrɪlɪ/

      UK /ˌʌn'nesəsərəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an unnecessary manner
      B1
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      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

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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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    brave

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