Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for show: Done only to impress others, not for real use.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • have to: Must do
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
  • future partner: A person who will be your partner in the future, especially in marriage or business.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • in terms of
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
  • team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
  • orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • division: How many times a number is contained in another
  • necessity: Something that you must have or do
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • societal: Concerning society or a society
  • lavender: Plant with pale purple flowers, giving scented oil
  • badminton: Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
  • documentation: Official papers that give information
  • grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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    • algorithm

      US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

      UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/

      • Noun
      • A step-by-step problem-solving feature
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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.
      A1
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • badminton

      US /ˈbædˌmɪntən/

      UK /ˈbædmɪntən/

      • Noun
      • Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
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    • break it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
      A2
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • companion

      US /kəmˈpænjən/

      UK /kəm'pænɪən/

      • Noun
      • Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
      • A thing that is often found with another or that serves to augment or complement it.
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • division

      US /dɪˈvɪʒən/

      UK /dɪ'vɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How many times a number is contained in another
      • One part of an organization
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    • documentation

      US /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌdɒkjumenˈteɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Official papers that give information
      B1TOEIC
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for show

      US /fɚ ʃo/

      UK /fə ʃəu/

      • other
      • Done only to impress others, not for real use.
      B2
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • future partner

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A person who will be your partner in the future, especially in marriage or business.
      • A person or company with whom you plan to collaborate in business in the future.
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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • grandfather

      US /ˈɡrændˌfɑðɚ, ˈɡræn-/

      UK /'ɡrænfɑ:ðə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Your mother's or father's father
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
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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 reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • 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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    • 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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    • intimate

      US /ˈɪntəmɪt/

      UK /'ɪntɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
      • Private and personal things shared with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone understand without saying directly
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    • lavender

      US /ˈlævəndɚ/

      UK /ˈlævəndə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plant with pale purple flowers, giving scented oil
      • A pale purple color.
      • Adjective
      • Of a pale purple color.
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • necessity

      US /nəˈsɛsɪti/

      UK /nəˈsesəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you must have or do
      • The state of being forced to do something because it is required.
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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 other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɑn ði raɪz/

      UK /ɔn ðə raiz/

      • Adjective
      • Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
      • Becoming more successful in a career or field.
      • Phrase
      • Increasing in popularity.
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    • orientation

      US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/

      UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
      • Process of giving information about something new
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • rate as

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • route

      US /rut, raʊt/

      UK /ru:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to get from one place to another place; path
      • Path or way that people often use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send along a particular path or way
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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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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
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    • societal

      US /səˈsaɪɪtl/

      UK /səˈsaɪətl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning society or a society
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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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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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /tim ʌp wɪð/

      UK /ti:m ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with someone in order to work on something together.
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    • teamed up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To form as a group to work together on something
      A2
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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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 date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
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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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