Vocabulary

  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • have to: Must do
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • rack up: To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • lose out
  • run down: To be in a bad condition
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • check out
  • intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • prioritize: To rank things in importance
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • miserable: Very unhappy
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
  • intention: Aim or purpose
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • physician: A medical doctor
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • part: Division of a book
  • churn: To turn milk round and round to make butter
  • upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
  • lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
  • residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
  • famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
  • downgrade: To rate lower; to lower in value or esteem
  • bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
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    • adaptation

      US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
      • Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • bicycle

      US /ˈbaɪsɪkl/

      UK /ˈbaɪsɪkl/

      • Noun
      • 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To ride a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals
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    • bump

      US /bʌmp/

      UK /bʌmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bounce along over a rough surface
      • To knock against with force or violence
      • Noun
      • Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
      • Raised area on any smooth surface
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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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
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    • churn

      US /tʃə:n/

      UK /tʃɜ:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn milk round and round to make butter
      • To move round and round, as of stomach when ill
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
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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
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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    • downgrade

      US /ˈdaʊnˌɡred/

      UK /ˌdaʊnˈgreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate lower; to lower in value or esteem
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    • escape

      US /ɪˈskep/

      UK /ɪ'skeɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
      • The 'esc key' on a keyboard
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
      • To get away from a place where you are being kept
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • famously

      US /ˈfeməsli/

      UK /ˈfeɪməsli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner or to an extent that is well known
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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    • gratification

      US /ˌɡrætəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌgrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
      • Noun
      • A source of pleasure or satisfaction.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • intense

      US /ɪnˈtɛns/

      UK /ɪn'tens/

      • Adjective
      • Very strong, great or extreme in degree
      • Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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    • intention

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Aim or purpose
      • A determination to act in a certain way.
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    • intentional

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/

      UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
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    • lifestyle

      US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

      UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

      • Noun
      • The type of life that you have; the way you live
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    • lose out

      US /luz aʊt/

      UK /lu:z aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
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    • miserable

      US /ˈmɪzərəbəl, ˈmɪzrə-/

      UK /ˈmɪzrəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very unhappy
      • Causing someone to be unhappy or uncomfortable
      • Noun
      • A person who is always unhappy or complaining
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on the horizon

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • About to happen; approaching.
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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
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    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
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    • physician

      US /fɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A medical doctor
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    • pleasure

      US /ˈplɛʒɚ/

      UK /'pleʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
      • A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • prioritize

      US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/

      UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rank things in importance
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    • rack up

      US /ræk ʌp/

      UK /ræk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • residency

      US /ˈrɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/

      UK /ˈrezɪdənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Training for a junior doctor in hospital
      • A period of time when an artist, writer, or musician lives and works in a particular place.
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    • run down

      US /rʌn daʊn/

      UK /rʌn daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be in a bad condition
      • To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
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    • shy away from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to the power of

      US /tu ðə ˈpaʊɚ əv/

      UK /tu ðə ˈpaʊə əv/

      • other
      • Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
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    • upgrade

      US /ˈʌpˌɡred/

      UK /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something in terms of quality
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Updated or better version of something
      • A new and improved version of a software or system.
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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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