Vocabulary

  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • in terms of
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
  • rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
  • scope: Opportunity for action or thought
  • reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
  • broad: General; not detailed
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • intervene: To get involved to try to prevent trouble
  • allowance: Money that is given to someone regularly
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • appease: To give in to someone's demands to avoid conflict
  • contend: To struggle or compete for
  • tumultuous: Chaotic
  • geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
  • anarchy: Political theory in which there is no government
  • ensue: To happen as a result of
  • flashpoint: Sudden point when disagreement emerges
  • slowdown: Act of slowing down or falling behind
  • sherry: Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
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    • allowance

      US /əˈlaʊəns/

      UK /ə'laʊəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money that is given to someone regularly
      • Noun
      • Taking the situation into account
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    • anarchy

      US /ˈænərki/

      UK /ˈænəki/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Political theory in which there is no government
      B2
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    • appease

      US /əˈpiz/

      UK /əˈpi:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give in to someone's demands to avoid conflict
      B2TOEIC
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at this juncture

      US /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃɚ/

      UK /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/

      • other
      • At this particular moment or point in time.
      C1
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    • broad

      US /brɔd/

      UK /brɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • General; not detailed
      • Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
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    • clarity

      US /ˈklærɪti/

      UK /'klærətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
      • The quality of an image being sharp and clear
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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    • contend

      US /kənˈtɛnd/

      UK /kən'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To struggle or compete for
      • To argue or state something in a strong way
      B2TOEIC
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    • contend with

      US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/

      UK /kənˈtend wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
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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.
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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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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
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    • ensue

      US /ɛnˈsu/

      UK /ɪn'sju:/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To happen as a result of
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    • excessive

      US /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈsesɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is usual or proper
      B2
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    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
      • To perform a plan or action
      B1TOEIC
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    • flashpoint

      US /ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Sudden point when disagreement emerges
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • geopolitical

      US /ˌdʒi:oʊpə'lɪtɪkl/

      UK /ˌdʒi:əʊpə'lɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning geopolitics
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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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 power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • 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
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    • intervene

      US /ˌɪntərˈvi:n/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈvi:n/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get involved to try to prevent trouble
      • To interrupt a situation, argument, etc.
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    • intervention

      US /ˌɪntə'venʃn/

      UK /ˌɪntə'venʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
      • The use of military force by a country in another country's internal affairs.
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    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
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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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    • plunge

      US /plʌndʒ/

      UK /plʌndʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To dive (into water)
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
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    • reign

      US /ren/

      UK /reɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
      • (King or Queen) to rule a country
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time during which a person runs an organization
      • Period of time when (e.g. king) rules a country
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    • rub

      US /rʌb/

      UK /rʌb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
      • To move something back and forth along a surface
      • Noun
      • Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
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    • 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.
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    • scope

      US /skoʊp/

      UK /skəʊp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opportunity for action or thought
      • Range of things included or dealt with
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out
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    • secure

      US /sɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or achieve something with certainty
      • To firmly attach something to something else
      • Adjective
      • Being attached to something tightly and surely
      • (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
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    • sherry

      US /ˈʃɛri/

      UK /'ʃerɪ/

      • Noun
      • Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
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    • slowdown

      US /ˈsloʊdaʊn/

      UK /ˈsləʊdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Act of slowing down or falling behind
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

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

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
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    • tumultuous

      US /tʊˈmʌltʃuəs, tjʊ-/

      UK /tju:ˈmʌltʃuəs/

      • Adjective
      • Chaotic
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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.
      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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