Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • deal with
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
  • split: No longer married or in a relationship
  • predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • gigantic: Extremely large
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
  • blow: To move something using air
  • excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
  • detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • hunch: Premonition or suspicion; guess
  • imminent: Happening soon; about to happen
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • important: Having power or authority
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • dose: An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
  • expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
  • metric: Based on the meter as a standard of measurement
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • portal: Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
  • startup: A company just starting its operations
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • cable: To transmit a message over a wire
  • bankrupt: Unable to pay debts
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • penetration: Act of entering into or through something
  • disconnect: To separate something from something else
  • optic: Concerning vision or helping people see
  • moat: Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
  • fathom: 1.8m unit of length to measure the depth of water
  • nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
  • bevel: To make angled edge to a mirror, etc.
  • mistral: Strong north winter wind that blows in France
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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.
      C2
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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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    • bankrupt

      US /ˈbæŋkˌrʌpt, -rəpt/

      UK /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

      • Adjective
      • Unable to pay debts
      • Lacking in moral qualities; morally deficient.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to not be able to pay debts
      • To ruin or destroy something.
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    • bevel

      US /'bevl/

      UK /'bevl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make angled edge to a mirror, etc.
      • Noun
      • Hand tool with two rules for drawing angles
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
      B1TOEIC
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    • burst

      US /bɚst/

      UK /bɜ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
      • To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
      • Noun
      • Brief time period when something happens and ends
      • A sudden outbreak or display of something.
      A2
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    • cable

      US /ˈkebəl/

      UK /ˈkeɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit a message over a wire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Message sent by wireless telegraphy
      • Satellite TV distributed by cables
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    • caution

      US /ˈkɔʃən/

      UK /'kɔ:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
      • Warning given by police for breaking traffic rules
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a warning about a possible danger
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
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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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    • detect

      US /dɪˈtɛkt/

      UK /dɪˈtekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discover or identify the presence of something
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    • disconnect

      US /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

      UK /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something from something else
      • Noun
      • State of being separated from something else
      B2
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    • dose

      US /doʊs/

      UK /dəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a certain amount of something to someone
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
      A2TOEIC
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
      A2TOEIC
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    • excitement

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
      • Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
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    • execution

      US /ˌɛksɪˈkjuʃən/

      UK /ˌeksɪˈkju:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
      • Act of performing something such as a plan
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    • expense

      US /ɪkˈspɛns/

      UK /ɪk'spens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money you have to pay to do part of your job
      • Paying money for something (big)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • When resources e.g. time is used to do something
      • Expenditure of resources; spending
      B1TOEIC
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    • fathom

      US /ˈfæðəm/

      UK /ˈfæðəm/

      • Noun
      • 1.8m unit of length to measure the depth of water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To work out the reason for something
      B2TOEIC
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    • fiber

      US /'faɪbə/

      UK /'faɪbə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic character and nature of a person
      • Stringy substance found in food, e.g. wholewheat
      C2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • gigantic

      US /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

      UK /dʒaɪ'ɡæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely large
      • Of very great size, extent, or degree.
      B2
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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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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    • harmony

      US /ˈhɑrməni/

      UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
      • When musical notes sound pleasing together
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hunch

      US /hʌntʃ/

      UK /hʌntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Premonition or suspicion; guess
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To raise one's shoulders and bend the top of the body forward; to curve the back.
      B2
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    • imminent

      US /'ɪmɪnənt/

      UK /ˈɪmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening soon; about to happen
      B2TOEIC
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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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 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 future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in the moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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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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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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    • instinct

      US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

      UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/

      • Noun
      • Natural way of thinking; intuition
      • Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
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    • intuition

      US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/

      UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability to guess or feel things
      B2
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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • metric

      US /ˈmɛtrɪk/

      UK /ˈmetrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Based on the meter as a standard of measurement
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    • mistral

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Strong north winter wind that blows in France
      C2
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    • moat

      US /mot/

      UK /məʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
      C1
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    • nervousness

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
      C2
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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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
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    • on the stock

      US /ɑn ðə stɑk/

      UK /ɒn ðə stɒk/

      • other
      • Present or available in inventory or storage.
      C1
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    • optic

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪk/

      UK /ˈɒptɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning vision or helping people see
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    • penetration

      US /ˌpɛnɪˈtreʃən/

      UK /ˌpenɪ'treɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of entering into or through something
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    • portal

      US /ˈpɔrtl, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:tl/

      • Noun
      • Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
      B2
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    • predict

      US /prɪˈdɪkt/

      UK /prɪ'dɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or estimate what will or might happen
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • split

      US /splɪt/

      UK /splɪt/

      • Adjective
      • No longer married or in a relationship
      • (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become divided or broken along a straight line
      • To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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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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    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • trade off

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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