Vocabulary

  • study session: A period of time dedicated to studying, often in a group.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • follow through: To fulfill a promise
  • have to: Must do
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
  • such as: For example; like
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
  • magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • check out
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • deal with
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
  • in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in one sitting: All at one time; without interruption.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • plan out: To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
  • sketch out: To make a rough plan or drawing of something.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • repetition: When something occurs again
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
  • initially: At first; originally
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
  • detrimental: Harmful
  • passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
  • avoid: To prevent from happening
  • retention: Act of holding something inside the body
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
  • fill: To make something full
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • encode: To change a message or information into code
  • ward: Person's name
  • rank: To rate or class things
  • condense: To remove water from to make it thicker
  • bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
  • physicist: Person who studies and works in physics
  • discrete: Separate; composed of distinct parts
  • improper: Not conforming to social or moral rules; rude
  • hangout: Frequently visited place
  • calibration: Act of adjusting with a measuring instrument
  • multimodal: Occurring in many modes or conditions
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    • accountable

      US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/

      UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Be responsible to someone or for some activity
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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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at hand

      US /æt hænd/

      UK /æt hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Close by; readily available.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      • Adjective
      • Nearby; easily available
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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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    • avoid

      US /əˈvɔɪd/

      UK /ə'vɔɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent from happening
      • To stay away from
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    • based on

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      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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    • bench

      US /bɛntʃ/

      UK /bentʃ/

      • Noun
      • Part of the room in court where the judge sits
      • Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent a player from playing in a game
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    • beneficial

      US /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
      • Promoting or contributing to physical or mental well-being.
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    • build upon

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as a base for further development.
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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    • by design

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • calibration

      US /ˌkæləˈbreʃən/

      UK /ˌkælɪˈbreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of adjusting with a measuring instrument
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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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    • chemistry

      US /ˈkɛmɪstri/

      UK /'kemɪstrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study of the structure of substances
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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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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • concrete

      US /kɑnˈkrit, kɑŋ-, ˈkɑnˌkrit, ˈkɑŋ-/

      UK /'kɒŋkri:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover or make with a hard grey building material
      • To lay or cover with concrete.
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    • condense

      US /kənˈdɛns/

      UK /kənˈdens/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove water from to make it thicker
      • To shorten (a book, etc.) by removing part of it
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect something
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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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    • despite the fact

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • detrimental

      US /ˌdɛtrəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Harmful
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    • discrete

      US /dɪˈskrit/

      UK /dɪˈskri:t/

      • Adjective
      • Separate; composed of distinct parts
      • Constituing a separate thing; distinct.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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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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    • encode

      US /ɛnˈkod/

      UK /ɪn'kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change a message or information into code
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
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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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    • 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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go beyond

      US /ɡo biˈɑnd/

      UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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    • hangout

      US /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/

      UK /'hæŋaʊt/

      • Noun
      • Frequently visited place
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • improper

      US /ɪmˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /ɪmˈprɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not conforming to social or moral rules; rude
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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 isolation

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Separately from other people or things; alone.
      • Considered separately and without reference to other related things.
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    • in one sitting

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • All at one time; without interruption.
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in the least

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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    • in the long run

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in unison

      US /ɪn ˈjunɪsən/

      UK /in ˈju:nɪsən/

      • Adverb
      • Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
      • Adjective
      • Performing the same notes or movements at the same time.
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    • initially

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; originally
      • In the first stage of a process or development.
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • magic number

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
      • The number of wins needed by a team to clinch a playoff spot or championship, taking into account the losses of other teams.
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • multimodal

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Occurring in many modes or conditions
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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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    • on the other hand

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      UK

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

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • passive

      US /ˈpæsɪv/

      UK /ˈpæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
      • With sentence's subject being what verb acts on
      • Noun
      • A person who is passive; one who does not actively participate or resist.
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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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    • physicist

      US /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person who studies and works in physics
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    • plan out

      US /plæn aʊt/

      UK /plæn aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about and decide on the details of something you want to do in the future.
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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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    • 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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    • rank

      US /ræŋk/

      UK /ræŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate or class things
      • To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
      • Noun
      • Group of people with a certain level of status
      • Level or position, as in society/sport competition
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    • reinforce

      US /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:rs/

      UK /ˌri:ɪnˈfɔ:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send more troops/resources to support an army
      • To encourage or strengthen an idea or feeling
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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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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

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

      US /rɪˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /rɪˈtenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of holding something inside the body
      • Act of keeping or holding someone or something
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    • shy away from

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      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a rough plan or drawing of something.
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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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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    • study for

      US /ˈstʌdi fɔr/

      UK /ˈstʌdi fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
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    • study session

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A period of time dedicated to studying, often in a group.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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 about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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 let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
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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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    • ward

      US /wɔ:rd/

      UK /wɔ:d/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Child legally protected and cared for by a court
      • Section or part of a town or city
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    • ward off

      US /wɔrd ɔf/

      UK /wɔ:d ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
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    • whole point

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • with just

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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    • with time

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      UK

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

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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

    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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