Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
  • read over: To review or examine something carefully.
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • have to: Must do
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • put it down: To place something on a surface.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • from birth: Since the time someone was born
  • get behind: To support or encourage.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
  • has over: To invite someone to your house.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
  • compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
  • on rails: Progressing smoothly and correctly as planned.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • prioritize: To rank things in importance
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • evolution: Theory that living things change over time
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
  • honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • biography: Story of a person's life as told by someone else
  • jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
  • engineering: The practical application of science to industry
  • titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
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    • a passion for

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
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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 a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
      A1
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    • biography

      US /baɪˈɑ:grəfi/

      UK /baɪˈɒgrəfi/

      • Noun
      • Story of a person's life as told by someone else
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
      A1
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    • compete in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take part in a contest or competition.
      B1
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • creative

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • customer

      US /ˈkʌstəmɚ/

      UK /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who buys goods or services from a business
      • A person or organization that buys products or services from a business.
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • dig into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start eating food enthusiastically.
      • To investigate or research something thoroughly.
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    • double down

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
      • To reinforce one's commitment to a particular course of action, even in the face of opposition or risk.
      A2
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    • engineering

      US /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/

      UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The practical application of science to industry
      B1
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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
      B2
      More
    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • evolution

      US /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/

      UK /ˌi:və'lu:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Theory that living things change over time
      • Process by which something develops over time
      B1
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
      A1
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    • from birth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Since the time someone was born
      • Inherently; from the beginning of life
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    • get behind

      US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ɡet biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or encourage.
      • To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • has over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invite someone to your house.
      • To have more than a certain number or amount.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honestly

      US /ˈɑnɪstli/

      UK /ˈɒnɪstli/

      • Adverb
      • With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
      • Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in competition

      US /ɪn ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

      UK /in ˌkɒmpəˈtiʃən/

      • other
      • Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
      B1
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
      B2
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • innovation

      US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating new ideas or inventions
      • A new thing or method that is introduced.
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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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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    • jet

      US /dʒɛt/

      UK /dʒet/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
      • A pipe that water or gas goes through
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
      • To travel on a jet plane
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    • jump on

      US /dʒʌmp ɑn/

      UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
      • To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
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    • knight

      US /naɪt/

      UK /naɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
      • High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grant someone the title of knight
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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • on rails

      US /ɑn reɪlz/

      UK /ɔn reilz/

      • other
      • Progressing smoothly and correctly as planned.
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • philosophy

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

      UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
      • Attitude to life that a person has
      C1
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    • prior

      US /ˈpraɪɚ/

      UK /'praɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or coming earlier in time
      • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
      • Noun
      • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
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    • prioritize

      US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/

      UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rank things in importance
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
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    • put it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something on a surface.
      • To write something down.
      A1
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To review or examine something carefully.
      • To read something quickly and superficially.
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    • roll down

      US /rol daʊn/

      UK /rəul daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move downwards by turning over and over.
      • To lower a car window.
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    • satisfaction

      US /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

      UK /ˌsætɪs'fækʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Happy feeling because of something that you did
      • Providing enough to make someone happy
      B1TOEIC
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • solar

      US /ˈsolɚ/

      UK /'səʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sun, or its heat
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • spend money

      US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/

      UK /spend ˈmʌni/

      • Phrase
      • To use money to buy or pay for something.
      A1
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    • spy on

      US /spaɪ ɑn/

      UK /spai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
      A2TOEIC
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
      A2TOEIC
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    • titan

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person gigantic or great in size or power
      C2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • 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.
      A1
      More
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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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