Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • stand out
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
  • shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
  • add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • check out
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • adequate: Enough; good enough for what is needed
  • tedious: Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
  • craft: To make by hand and with much skill
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
  • setback: Unfortunate happening that hinders or frustrates
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • exception: Something different or not included
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • bachelor: Person who earned a first degree at a university
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • specialty: Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • physician: A medical doctor
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
  • applicant: Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
  • pediatric: Concerning the medical care of children
  • residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
  • certify: To approve someone as authorized, valid
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • unsure: Lacking confidence or certainty
  • reapply: To try again to make something work in a situation
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    • add up to

      US /æd ʌp tu/

      UK /æd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To amount to a particular sum or total.
      • To have a particular result or effect; to be equal to.
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    • adequate

      US /ˈædɪkwɪt/

      UK /ˈædɪkwət/

      • Adjective
      • Enough; good enough for what is needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • applicant

      US /ˈæplɪkənt/

      UK /ˈæplɪkənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • bachelor

      US /ˈbætʃəlɚ, ˈbætʃlɚ/

      UK /'bætʃələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who earned a first degree at a university
      • Man who has never married
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • certify

      US /ˈsɜ:rtɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈsɜ:tɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To approve someone as authorized, valid
      • To confirm the truth or reality of something
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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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    • clinical

      US /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment or observing patients
      • Using scientific techniques and precision
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    • competitive

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
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    • craft

      US /kræft/

      UK /krɑ:ft/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make by hand and with much skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
      • Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      A2
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
      A2TOEIC
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • Easier said than done

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • More difficult than it appears to be.
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    • exception

      US /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈsepʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something different or not included
      • An objection or feeling of disapproval.
      B1TOEIC
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    • expert

      US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/

      UK /'ekspɜ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Skillful person with special knowledge
      • Adjective
      • Having special knowledge or skill
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    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
      A2TOEIC
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • impressive

      US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/

      UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
      • Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
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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 itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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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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    • 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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    • major in

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
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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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    • navigate

      US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/

      UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
      • To deal successfully with something complex
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • norm

      US /nɔ:rm/

      UK /nɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Standard or regular way of doing something
      • An established standard of performance or behavior
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something average (statistics)
      B1
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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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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • pediatric

      US /ˌpi:dɪ'ætrɪk/

      UK /ˌpi:dɪ'ætrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the medical care of children
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    • physician

      US /fɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A medical doctor
      B2
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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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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    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
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    • reapply

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try again to make something work in a situation
      • Resubmit a form to try again to get a job
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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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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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • rotate

      US /ˈroʊteɪt/

      UK /rəʊˈteɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly change people who perform a role
      • To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
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    • setback

      US /ˈsɛtˌbæk/

      UK /'setbæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unfortunate happening that hinders or frustrates
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • shy away from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
      A2
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • specialty

      US /ˈspɛʃəlti/

      UK /ˈspeʃəlti/

      • Noun
      • Skill or a dish that a person, business is good at
      • The specific area of your field
      • Adjective
      • Having a particular role or function
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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    • tedious

      US /ˈtidiəs/

      UK /ˈti:diəs/

      • Adjective
      • Being uninteresting and taking a long time; boring
      B2
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    • unsure

      US /ʌnˈʃʊr, -ˈʃə:r/

      UK /ˌʌnˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking confidence or certainty
      • Lacking confidence in your own words or actions
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • with the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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