Vocabulary

  • compared with: In relation to
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on the muscle: Obtained or done by force or intimidation.
  • regardless of
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • perceive: To notice or become aware of something
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • simultaneously: At the same time; all together
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • repetition: When something occurs again
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • strength: Condition of being strong
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • implement: To start to do something you plan to do
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • neural: About the nerves or nervous system
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
  • anatomy: Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
  • frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
  • elicit: To get an answer or reaction from
  • squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
  • stimulus: Something that causes a change
  • modify: To make minor change to something
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • maximize: To make as large or great as possible
  • evenly: Equally; with advantage to both sides
  • differ: To be different; to be not like others
  • structural: Concerning or caused by structure
  • systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
  • specificity: Quality of being specific rather than general
  • maximally: As much as possible; to greatest possible degree
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    • accessory

      US /ækˈsɛsəri/

      UK /əkˈsesəri/

      • Noun
      • Someone who assisted with a crime
      • A supplementary component that improves capability
      • Adjective
      • Additional; supplementary.
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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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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    • aesthetic

      US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
      • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
      • Noun
      • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
      • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
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    • anatomy

      US /əˈnætəmi/

      UK /əˈnætəmi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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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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    • compared with

      US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
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    • conventional

      US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

      UK /kən'venʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Following the common attitudes and practices
      • Non-nuclear
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    • differ

      US /ˈdɪfɚ/

      UK /'dɪfə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be different; to be not like others
      • Disagree; be of a different opinion.
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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).
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • elicit

      US /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

      UK /iˈlɪsɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get an answer or reaction from
      B2TOEIC
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • evenly

      US /ˈivənlɪ/

      UK /ˈi:vnli/

      • Adverb
      • Equally; with advantage to both sides
      • In a smooth, level or regular way
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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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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
      B2
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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
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • frequency

      US /ˈfrikwənsi/

      UK /'fri:kwənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
      • How often something happens
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    • implement

      US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

      UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to do something you plan to do
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A tool
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in relation to

      US /ɪn rɪˈleʃən tu/

      UK /in riˈleiʃən tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
      • Compared with.
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    • manipulate

      US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/

      UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to control others to gain an advantage
      • To handle or work in a skillful manner
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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • maximally

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • As much as possible; to greatest possible degree
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    • maximize

      US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

      UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as large or great as possible
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    • modify

      US /ˈmɑ:dɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make minor change to something
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    • neural

      US /ˈnʊrəl, ˈnjʊr-/

      UK /ˈnjuərəl/

      • Adjective
      • About the nerves or nervous system
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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 muscle

      US /ɑn ðə ˈmʌsl/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈmʌsl/

      • other
      • Obtained or done by force or intimidation.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

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

      US /pɚˈsiv/

      UK /pə'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something
      • To think of someone or something in a certain way
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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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    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • ratio

      US /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The relationship in relative size, etc.
      • The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • relevant

      US /ˈrɛləvənt/

      UK /ˈreləvənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having an effect on an issue; related or current
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    • repetition

      US /ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌrepəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When something occurs again
      • Saying something again
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • significantly

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfəkəntlɪ/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is important or noticeable
      • In a way that is meaningful
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    • simultaneously

      US /saɪməlˈtenɪəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsɪməl'teɪnɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At the same time; all together
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • specificity

      US /ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/

      UK /ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being specific rather than general
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    • squat

      US /skwɑ:t/

      UK /skwɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To illegally live on anothers property or land
      • To sit on your heels
      • Noun
      • Exercise consisting of sitting on your heels
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    • stimulus

      US /ˈstɪmjələs/

      UK /ˈstɪmjələs/

      • Noun
      • Something that causes a change
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    • strength

      US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

      UK /streŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of being strong
      • The quality or state of being physically strong.
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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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    • structural

      US /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      UK /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by structure
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • systemic

      US /sɪˈstɛmɪk/

      UK /sɪ'stemɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Affecting the entire body, system
      • Relating to or affecting the entire body or a system.
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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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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