Vocabulary

  • set up
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • check out
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • dial in: To connect to a computer network or system remotely, typically using a modem.
  • free up: To make something available for a particular use.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • shave off: To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • zero in: To focus on a target
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • have to: Must do
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • ask for help: To request assistance or support.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • distraction: Something drawing your attention away from
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • simultaneously: At the same time; all together
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
  • complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • snooze: A short light sleep; nap
  • journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
  • section: A part of a whole
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • frequently: Often; regularly
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • text: To send a message by phone or other device
  • delegate: Person attending a meeting
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
  • utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • important: Having power or authority
  • opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
  • batch: Amount of something that is produced at one time
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • miscellaneous: Including many things of different kinds; various
  • brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
  • shortcut: A route that is shorter than the normal
  • folder: Container that holds documents
  • disadvantage: A negative point; a downside; difficulty
  • customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
  • adamant: Determined not to change your opinion
  • automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
  • peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
  • desktop: Home screen on a computer
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    • adamant

      US /ˈædəmənt, -ˌmænt/

      UK /ˈædəmənt/

      • Adjective
      • Determined not to change your opinion
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • ask for help

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request assistance or support.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • automation

      US /ˌɔtəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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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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    • batch

      US /bætʃ/

      UK /bætʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Amount of something that is produced at one time
      • A group of things made or done together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine or arrange together into a group
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    • blaze

      US /blez/

      UK /bleɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
      • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bright light, as from a burning fire
      • a sudden show of very strong feeling
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    • brainstorm

      US /ˈbreɪnstɔ:rm/

      UK /ˈbreɪnstɔ:m/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
      • Countable Noun
      • Group discussion about concepts or ideas
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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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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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • communication

      US /kəˌmjunɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /kəˌmju:nɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Talking to people; giving information to people
      • The process of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
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    • complex

      US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/

      UK /'kɒmpleks/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
      • Adjective
      • Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
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    • comprehension

      US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
      • The scope or range of something.
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    • customize

      US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make, change according to the user's needs
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    • delegate

      US /ˈdɛlɪˌɡet/

      UK /'delɪɡət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person attending a meeting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the responsibility for a task to others
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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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    • desktop

      US /ˈdɛskˌtɑp/

      UK /ˈdesktɒp/

      • Noun
      • Home screen on a computer
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    • dial in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect to a computer network or system remotely, typically using a modem.
      • To adjust something precisely to achieve the desired result.
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    • disadvantage

      US /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/

      UK /ˌdɪsədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A negative point; a downside; difficulty
      • A factor that places someone in a less favorable position.
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    • distraction

      US /dɪˈstrækʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something drawing your attention away from
      • Enjoyable thing to help you forget your problems
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    • dive in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • folder

      US /ˈfoʊldə(r)/

      UK /ˈfəʊldə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container that holds documents
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    • follow through

      US /ˈfɑlo θru/

      UK /ˈfɔləu θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill a promise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • free up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something available for a particular use.
      • To make time or resources available.
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    • frequently

      US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Often; regularly
      • Repeatedly or many times.
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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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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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in focus

      US /ɪn ˈfokəs/

      UK /in ˈfəukəs/

      • Phrase
      • State in which you see something sharp and clearly
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
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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 middle of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

      • Noun
      • First letter of your given name
      • The beginning or commencement of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To authorize something by writing your initials
      • To mark or sign with one's initials.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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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.
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    • journal

      US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

      UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A diary; record of what you do every day
      • Magazine of academic papers
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    • leverage

      US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/

      UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage which gives you influence or power
      • An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an advantage which gives you influence
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    • miscellaneous

      US /ˌmɪsəˈleniəs/

      UK /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

      • Adjective
      • Including many things of different kinds; various
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A collection of various items.
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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 a daily basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
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    • on steroids

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
      • Adjective
      • Using anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • opt

      US /ɑ:pt/

      UK /ɒpt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To choose one thing rather than other choices
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    • peck

      US /pɛk/

      UK /pek/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike sharply at something with the beak
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
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    • phone number

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shave off

      US /ʃev ɔf/

      UK /ʃeiv ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove hair from the skin by using a razor.
      • To reduce an amount, especially money or time.
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    • shortcut

      US /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/

      UK /'ʃɔ:tkʌt/

      • Noun
      • A route that is shorter than the normal
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    • simultaneously

      US /saɪməlˈtenɪəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsɪməl'teɪnɪəslɪ/

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

      US /snuz/

      UK /snu:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A short light sleep; nap
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep lightly for a short period of time
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
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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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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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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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    • utilize

      US /ˈjutlˌaɪz/

      UK /ˈju:təlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use something for a particular purpose
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
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    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
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    • zero in

      US /ˈzɪro ɪn/

      UK /ˈziərəu in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To focus on a target
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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