Vocabulary

  • personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • carry out
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • came into force: To become operative or legally valid.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • left open: Not closed, ajar.
  • pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • genetic information: Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • in the eyes of the law: According to legal judgement or the law.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
  • deal with
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • draw conclusions: To make a judgment or form an opinion based on the information available.
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • have to: Must do
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • information technology: The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • account: An advantage
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • profile: To write a short description of a person or group
  • explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • abide: To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • automate: To make automatic by using machines
  • membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
  • withhold: To hold something back; restrict access to
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • directive: An order from an authority
  • delete: To remove or erase something
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    • abide

      US /əˈbaɪd/

      UK /ə'baɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live somewhere (formal, old-fashioned)
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    • abide by

      US /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

      UK /əˈbaid bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow a rule; adhere to
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • allow for

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • also known as

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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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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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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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.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • automate

      US /ˈɔtəˌmet/

      UK /'ɔ:təmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make automatic by using machines
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • came into force

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become operative or legally valid.
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • category

      US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/

      UK /ˈkætəgəri/

      • Noun
      • Groups of things that are similar in some way
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • comply

      US /kəmˈplaɪ/

      UK /kəmˈplaɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
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    • consent

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
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    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
      • Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • 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.
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    • delete

      US /diˈlit/

      UK /dɪ'li:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove or erase something
      • Noun
      • A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
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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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    • directive

      US /dɪˈrɛktɪv, daɪ-/

      UK /dəˈrektɪv/

      • Noun
      • An order from an authority
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    • draw conclusions

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a judgment or form an opinion based on the information available.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • evidence of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • explicit

      US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      UK /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Definite; clearly stated; specific
      • (Of images/language) very clear, e.g. showing sex
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for short

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • gain access

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
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    • genetic information

      US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˌɪnfɚˈmeʃən/

      UK /dʒiˈnetik ˌɪnfəˈmeiʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hereditary information encoded in the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of an organism.
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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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 other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • In the event of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • If something happens, especially something undesirable
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    • in the eyes of the law

      US /ɪn ði ˈaɪz ʌv ðə lɔ/

      UK /in ði: ˈaɪz ɔv ðə lɔ:/

      • other
      • According to legal judgement or the law.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • in writing

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
      • Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
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    • individual

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single person, looked at separately from others
      • A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
      • Adjective
      • Made for use by one single person
      • Having a distinct manner different from others
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    • information technology

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.
      • The industry related to computers, software, and telecommunications.
      • Countable Noun
      • A department within an organization responsible for managing computer systems and networks.
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    • insurance

      US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/

      UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

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

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • left open

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not closed, ajar.
      • Available; not yet filled or decided.
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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
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    • membership

      US /ˈmembərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈmembəʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Being a member of a group; joining a group
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • obligation

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
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    • of any kind

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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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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    • on a daily basis

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on the basis of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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    • on the other hand

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      UK

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

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • pass on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • personal data

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
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    • pretty much anything

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Almost everything; nearly all things.
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
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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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    • profile

      US /ˈproˌfaɪl/

      UK /'prəʊfaɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a short description of a person or group
      • To write or create a profile of someone or something.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A short description of a person or group
      • Shape of someone's head when viewed from the side
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    • provided with

      US /prəˈvaɪdɪd wɪð/

      UK /prəˈvaidid wið/

      • Verb
      • Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • request

      US /rɪˈkwɛst/

      UK /rɪ'kwest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask for, usually politely and formally
      • Noun
      • Thing that has been asked for
      • A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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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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    • sensitive

      US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /'sensətɪv/

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

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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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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    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
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    • withhold

      US /wɪθˈhold, wɪð-/

      UK /wɪð'həʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something back; restrict access to
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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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