Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
  • happen on: To find or discover by accident.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • sit through: To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • catch on: To become popular; start to be used
  • turn on
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • alternative: Something different you can choose
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
  • interpret: To express so that others understand it
  • initially: At first; originally
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • rage: Strong or violent anger
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • obsolete: Not used anymore because something newer exists
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • assess: To judge something's value or suitability
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
  • paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • update: Addition of a current version of something
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • accessibility: Quality of being able to be entered or used
  • generative: Having the ability to produce or originate
  • delete: To remove or erase something
  • rightfully: By right; as decided by moral or legal right
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    • accessibility

      US /əkˌsesə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /əkˌsesə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to be entered or used
      • The quality of being easily understood.
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    • addict

      US /əˈdɪkt/

      UK /ˈædɪkt/

      • Noun
      • Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • alternative

      US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something different you can choose
      • Adjective
      • A different choice
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    • assess

      US /əˈsɛs/

      UK /əˈses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To judge something's value or suitability
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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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    • catch on

      US /kætʃ ɑn/

      UK /kætʃ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become popular; start to be used
      • To get the idea of; suddenly understand
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
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    • compatible

      US /kəmˈpætəbəl/

      UK /kəmˈpætəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to get on or be used well together
      • (of two things) able to exist or work together without conflict.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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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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    • devil's advocate

      US /ˈdɛvəlz ˈædvəkət/

      UK /ˈdevəlz ˈædvəkət/

      • other
      • One who argues against a position to test its strength.
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    • echo

      US /'ekoʊ/

      UK /'ekəʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
      • (Of a sound) to be repeated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
      • A repetition of events or circumstances
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • fridge

      US /frɪdʒ/

      UK /frɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
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    • generative

      US /ˈdʒɛnərətɪv, -əˌre-/

      UK /ˈdʒenərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to produce or originate
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • happen on

      US /ˈhæpən ɑn/

      UK /ˈhæpən ɒn/

      • other
      • To find or discover by accident.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • 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.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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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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    • initially

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; originally
      • In the first stage of a process or development.
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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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    • interpret

      US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/

      UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express so that others understand it
      • To translate what is said into another language
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    • lock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
      • To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
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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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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • obsolete

      US /ˌɑ:bsəˈli:t/

      UK /ˈɒbsəli:t/

      • Adjective
      • Not used anymore because something newer exists
      • No longer useful because it has been replaced by something newer and better.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • paragraph

      US /ˈpærəgræf/

      UK /ˈpærəgrɑ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Section of writing dealing with one point
      • A section or clause in a legal document.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize a written work into paragraphs
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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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    • rage

      US /reɪdʒ/

      UK /reɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong or violent anger
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act or speak with strong or violent anger
      • To move violently, like a storm
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    • random

      US /ˈrændəm/

      UK /'rændəm/

      • Adjective
      • Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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    • rightfully

      US /ˈraɪtfəlɪ/

      UK /'raɪtfəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • By right; as decided by moral or legal right
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    • significant

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
      • Having meaning; important; noticeable
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    • sit through

      US /sit θru/

      UK /sit θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • update

      US /ʌpˈdet/

      UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Addition of a current version of something
      • New information or data to make more current
      • Transitive Verb
      • To download the latest version of software
      • To make more current or modern
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    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
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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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