Vocabulary

  • at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
  • in store: About to happen in the future
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • check out
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
  • tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
  • innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • essence: Most important part or quality of something
  • irrelevant: Not important; not related to the topic
  • appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
  • seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
  • inferior: Being of little importance or worth
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
  • ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
  • rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
  • accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
  • inventory: List of items stored at a place
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
  • disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • browse: To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • maximize: To make as large or great as possible
  • blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
  • incremental: Happening or growing bit by bit over time
  • subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • found: To become aware of something that is happening
  • startup: A company just starting its operations
  • climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
  • live: To be alive
  • marginal: Very small; on the edge; not important
  • quietly: In a quiet manner; making little sound or fuss
  • downfall: Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
  • mid: At (or near) the middle point
  • reed: Person's name
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • accelerate

      US /ækˈsɛləˌret/

      UK /əkˈseləreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to occur earlier than expected
      • To increase the speed or rate of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • appeal

      US /əˈpil/

      UK /ə'pi:l/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attract interest, attention, or desire
      • To request a judge or others to change a decision
      A2TOEIC
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    • at its peak

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
      A1
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    • blockbuster

      US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/

      UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
      C1
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    • browse

      US /braʊz/

      UK /braʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look around for things, e.g. in a bookstore
      • To use a browser to view websites on the Internet.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A collection of things to look through.
      B2TOEIC
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
      C2
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
      A2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • declare

      US /dɪˈklɛr/

      UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a statement in a strong and confident way
      • To show the cost of things purchased overseas
      A2TOEIC
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    • dilemma

      US /dɪˈlɛmə/

      UK /dɪ'lemə/

      • Noun
      • Position in which you must make difficult choices
      • An argument forcing an opponent to choose between two unfavorable alternatives.
      B1
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    • disruptive

      US /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
      B2
      More
    • downfall

      US /ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/

      UK /'daʊnfɔ:l/

      • Noun
      • Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
      C1
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    • essence

      US /ˈɛsəns/

      UK /'esns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most important part or quality of something
      • Substance that has a very strong, unique smell
      B1TOEIC
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
      A2TOEIC
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
      B1TOEIC
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
      A2TOEIC
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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
      A2TOEIC
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    • illustrate

      US /ˈɪləˌstret, ɪˈlʌsˌtret/

      UK /ˈɪləstreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply pictures to go along with words
      • To be an example that explains or proves something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • in store

      US /ɪn stɔr/

      UK /in stɔ:/

      • Idiom
      • About to happen in the future
      A2
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    • incremental

      US /ˌɪŋkrə'mentl/

      UK /ˌɪŋkrə'mentl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or growing bit by bit over time
      B2
      More
    • inferior

      US /ɪnˈfɪriɚ/

      UK /ɪnˈfɪəriə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being of little importance or worth
      • Of lower status; not powerful or rich
      • Noun
      • Person of lower status
      B2
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    • innovation

      US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating new ideas or inventions
      • A new thing or method that is introduced.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
      B1TOEIC
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    • inventory

      US /ˈɪnvəntɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈɪnvəntri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of items stored at a place
      • A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To list the things stored at a place
      B2TOEIC
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    • invincible

      US /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/

      UK /ɪn'vɪnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
      C1TOEIC
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    • ironically

      US /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

      UK /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Contrary to plan or expectation
      B2
      More
    • irrelevant

      US /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

      UK /ɪˈreləvənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not important; not related to the topic
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • marginal

      US /ˈmɑrdʒənəl/

      UK /'mɑ:dʒɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Very small; on the edge; not important
      B2
      More
    • maximize

      US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

      UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as large or great as possible
      B1
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    • mid

      US /mɪd/

      UK /mɪd/

      • Adjective
      • At (or near) the middle point
      B2
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    • neglect

      US /nɪˈɡlɛkt/

      UK /nɪ'ɡlekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of failing to do something important, required
      • State or condition of not receiving proper care
      • Transitive Verb
      • To not do something that is important or required
      • To fail to take care of something; ignore
      B1TOEIC
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
      A1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • paradox

      US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/

      UK /'pærədɒks/

      • Noun
      • Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
      B2
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    • peak

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Noun
      • Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
      • The very top of a mountain
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the highest or best point
      B1
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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    • precisely

      US /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      UK /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and accurate manner
      • (Emphasizes that a statement is totally correct)
      B1TOEIC
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rapid

      US /ˈræpɪd/

      UK /ˈræpɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Moving or happening very quickly
      • Noun
      • Rough and fast-moving part of a river
      B1
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    • reed

      US /ri:d/

      UK /ri:d/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin piece of wood blown to produce musical notes
      • Tall grass-like plant that grows close to water
      B2
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    • render

      US /ˈrɛndɚ/

      UK /ˈrendə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to be in a certain state or condition
      • To digitally make an image ready for use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
      B1TOEIC
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    • rural

      US /ˈrʊrəl/

      UK /ˈruərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the country as opposed to the city
      B1
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    • seemingly

      US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

      UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
      B1
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
      B2TOEIC
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    • squeeze

      US /skwiz/

      UK /skwi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
      • Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force or threaten someone to give you something
      • To strongly compress something to get liquid out
      C1
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    • startup

      US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/

      UK /'stɑ:tʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company just starting its operations
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of setting in operation
      C2
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
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    • subscription

      US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • tendency

      US /ˈtɛndənsi/

      UK /'tendənsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Likelihood to behave in a particular way
      A2
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
      A2TOEIC
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
      A2
      More
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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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