Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in terms of
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • set up
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • falling on deaf ears: Being ignored or not listened to when giving advice or a message.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • break with: To end a relationship or association.
  • speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • have to: Must do
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • such as: For example; like
  • pay out: To finish paying a debt
  • critical to: Extremely important or essential.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • immediately: Without any delay; straight away
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • bureau: Administrative unit of government
  • overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
  • prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
  • sap: Foolish person who is easy to trick
  • prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
  • prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
  • strife: Conflict or discord
  • discontent: Feeling of dissatisfaction; a lack of contentment
  • setup: Way something is organized or arranged
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    • above and beyond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
      • Exceeding what is required by duty or obligation.
      • Adjective
      • Remarkable; outstanding.
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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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.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • break with

      US /brek wɪð/

      UK /breik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship or association.
      • To publicly disagree with or separate from a group or organization.
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    • bureau

      US /ˈbjʊro/

      UK /'bjʊərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Administrative unit of government
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    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
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    • corruption

      US /kəˈrʌpʃən/

      UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being damaged or spoiled
      • Illegal, immoral dishonesty
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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
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    • critical to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or essential.
      • Of decisive importance with reference to the outcome of something; vital.
      B2
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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • discontent

      US /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

      UK /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of dissatisfaction; a lack of contentment
      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
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
      B1TOEIC
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    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
      A2TOEIC
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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    • falling on deaf ears

      US /ˈfɔ:lɪŋ ɑn dɛf ɪrz/

      UK /ˈfɔ:lɪŋ ɒn def ɪəz/

      • other
      • Being ignored or not listened to when giving advice or a message.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • go towards

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move in the direction of someone or something.
      B1
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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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
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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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.
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Search for information about something
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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
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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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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • motivation

      US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reason behind why someone did something
      • Enthusiasm for doing something.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • 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 other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      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.
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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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    • overhead

      US /ˌoʊvərˈhed/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈhed/

      • Adjective
      • Located above your head or in the sky
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Regular and necessary cost, such as rent and heat
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    • parliament

      US /ˈpɑrləmənt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/

      • Noun
      • Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
      • Period when the Uk government is in session
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    • pay out

      US /pe aʊt/

      UK /pei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish paying a debt
      • To give money to someone, especially as a result of a claim or agreement.
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    • perception

      US /pɚˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /pəˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way in which one sees or understands something
      • The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
      B1
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

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

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
      A2TOEIC
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    • prevention

      US /prɪˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /prɪˈvenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of stopping something bad from happening
      B1
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • prosecute

      US /ˈprɑsɪˌkjut/

      UK /'prɒsɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
      • To proceed with something, such as a transaction
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    • prosecution

      US /ˌprɑ:sɪˈkju:ʃn/

      UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkju:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
      B2
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    • prosecutor

      US /ˈprɑ:sɪkju:tə(r)/

      UK /ˈprɒsɪkju:tə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
      B2
      More
    • sap

      US /sæp/

      UK /sæp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Foolish person who is easy to trick
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Liquid inside a plant that carries its foods
      B2
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • sensitive

      US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /'sensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
      • (Private information) needing careful treatment
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • 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.
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    • setup

      US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

      UK /'setʌp/

      • Noun
      • Way something is organized or arranged
      B2TOEIC
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    • speak out

      US /spik aʊt/

      UK /spi:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
      A1
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
      A2
      More
    • strife

      US /straɪf/

      UK /straɪf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Conflict or discord
      C1
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • take some time

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
      A1
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
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    • under control

      US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/

      UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
      • Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
      • Phrase
      • A situation that is being managed effectively.
      C1
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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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