Vocabulary

  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • sync up: To synchronize or coordinate devices or data.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • have to: Must do
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • coming into play: To become a factor; to have an effect or become relevant.
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
  • in flight: Act of flying
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • huge: Very very large
  • astronaut: Person who travels in space
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
  • thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
  • adversity: Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
  • important: Having power or authority
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • sync: Short for 'synchronization'
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • exponential: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
  • rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
  • medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
  • land: Region or country
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • expansion: Making or becoming larger
  • part: Division of a book
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
  • fascinate: To attract or interest greatly
  • antenna: Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
  • propensity: Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
  • visor: Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
  • dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
  • storyteller: Someone who tells stories
  • payload: Part of guided missile containing the explosive
  • axiom: A generally accepted rule or statement generally
  • dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
  • docking: To take away a part of an animal's tail
  • teamwork: Cooperative work done by a team
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    • adversity

      US /ædˈvə:sɪti/

      UK /əd'vɜ:sətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Bad or difficult situation or times; trouble
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
      C1
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    • antenna

      US /ænˈtɛnə/

      UK /ænˈtenə/

      • Noun
      • Antenna; device for receiving radio/ TV signal
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • astronaut

      US /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/

      UK /ˈæstrənɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who travels in space
      B2
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    • axiom

      US /ˈæksiəm/

      UK /ˈæksiəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A generally accepted rule or statement generally
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
      B2
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • cargo

      US /ˈkɑ:rgoʊ/

      UK /ˈkɑ:gəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Goods carried in a ship or plane
      B2
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    • coming into play

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become a factor; to have an effect or become relevant.
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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • crew

      US /kru/

      UK /kru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
      • Skilled group of people working together on a task
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work as part of a crew.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • dna

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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    • docking

      US /'dɒkɪŋ/

      UK /'dɒkɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take away a part of an animal's tail
      • To take away a part of someone's salary
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    • dragon

      US /ˈdræɡən/

      UK /ˈdrægən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
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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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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • 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.
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • exponential

      US /ˌɛkspəˈnɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌekspəˈnenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
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    • fascinate

      US /ˈfæsəˌnet/

      UK /'fæsɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      B1
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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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    • for all that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Despite that; even though.
      A1
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
      A1
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    • go higher

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To increase or rise to a greater level.
      • To move to a higher physical position.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • in flight

      US /ɪn flaɪt/

      UK /in flait/

      • Phrase
      • Act of flying
      • Adverb
      • While flying.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • maintenance

      US /ˈmentənəns/

      UK /'meɪntənəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
      • Financial support paid to a former spouse or for children.
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    • medication

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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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.
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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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    • 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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    • payload

      US /ˈpeˌlod/

      UK /ˈpeɪləʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of guided missile containing the explosive
      • The cargo carried by a vehicle, especially an aircraft or spacecraft.
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • propensity

      US /prəˈpɛnsɪti/

      UK /prəˈpensəti/

      • Noun
      • Natural tendency to behave in a particular way
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    • rack

      US /ræk/

      UK /ræk/

      • Noun
      • A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone pain or suffering
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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    • sanity

      US /ˈsænɪti/

      UK /ˈsænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Normal or sound powers of mind
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • storyteller

      US /ˈstɔriˌtɛlɚ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:ritelə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tells stories
      • Someone who tells lies or things they shouldn't
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • sync

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'synchronization'
      C1
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    • sync up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To synchronize or coordinate devices or data.
      • To coordinate schedules or activities.
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    • teamwork

      US /ˈtimˌwə:k/

      UK /ˈti:mwɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cooperative work done by a team
      • Coordinated effort among members of a sports team to achieve a common goal.
      C1
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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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    • testament

      US /ˈtɛstəmənt/

      UK /ˈtestəmənt/

      • Noun
      • Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
      • A person's will, especially regarding the disposal of their property.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider a problem or issue carefully
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    • thrill

      US /θrɪl/

      UK /θrɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
      • A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
      • To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vehicle

      US /ˈvi:hɪkl/

      UK /ˈvi:əkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
      • Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
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    • visor

      US /ˈvaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈvaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
      C1
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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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.
      A1
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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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