Vocabulary

  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • free up: To make something available for a particular use.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • in terms of
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • deal with
  • tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
  • huge: Very very large
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
  • pivotal: Having a lot of importance
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
  • important: Having power or authority
  • hub: Center of action or interest
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • akin: Similar to; like; almost the same as
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • reinvent: To present something in a new and interesting way
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • deep: Complex and important
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • startup: A company just starting its operations
  • par: Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
  • acceleration: Increase in the speed or rate of something
  • lab: Short for 'laboratory'
  • digit: Person's finger or toe
  • genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
  • unpack: To try to understand by thinking about something
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • fanfare: Music played to announce a special person or event
  • automotive: Concerning cars
  • toolbox: Box, chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
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    • accelerate

      US /ækˈsɛləˌret/

      UK /əkˈseləreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to occur earlier than expected
      • To increase the speed or rate of something
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    • acceleration

      US /ækˌsɛləˈreʃən/

      UK /əkˌseləˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Increase in the speed or rate of something
      • The rate at which the speed of something increases.
      B1
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    • akin

      US /əˈkɪn/

      UK /əˈkɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Similar to; like; almost the same as
      B2
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • appointment

      US /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      UK /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      • Noun
      • Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
      • Time you arranged to meet someone or do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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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.
      A1
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    • automotive

      US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning cars
      C1
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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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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
      A2
      More
    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
      B1
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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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    • default

      US /dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /dɪ'fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Automatic setting when no indicated preference
      • Failure to meet an agreement or make a payment
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fail to meet as agreed; failure to pay
      • To return to a previously determined state
      B2TOEIC
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    • digit

      US /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

      UK /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person's finger or toe
      • Written symbol of the numbers from 0 to 9
      B2
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    • distribution

      US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/

      UK /ˌdɪstrɪˈbju:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dividing or spreading out to others
      • Act of sending products to stores to sell
      • Adjective
      • Sending products to stores to sell
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    • dominate

      US /ˈdɑməˌnet/

      UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
      • To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
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    • ecosystem

      US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/

      UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Types of plants and animals in an specific area
      • A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
      B1
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    • fanfare

      US /ˈfænfer/

      UK /ˈfænfeə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Music played to announce a special person or event
      C1TOEIC
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • free up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something available for a particular use.
      • To make time or resources available.
      A1
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • genie

      US /ˈdʒini/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
      C1
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
      More
    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
      A1
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    • hub

      US /hʌb/

      UK /hʌb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Center of action or interest
      • Central part of a wheel
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
      A1
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
      A1
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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
      A1
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
      B1
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    • integrate

      US /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/

      UK /ˈɪntɪgreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine together; make into one thing
      • To bring (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
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    • intelligent

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Smart; able to think and reason
      • Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
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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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    • lab

      US /læb/

      UK /læb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short for 'laboratory'
      B1
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
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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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    • par

      US /pɑr/

      UK /pɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
      • Usual or typical in terms of performance
      B1
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    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • pivotal

      US /ˈpɪvətl/

      UK /ˈpɪvətl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a lot of importance
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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
      B1
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    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
      B1TOEIC
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
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    • ramp

      US /ræmp/

      UK /ræmp/

      • Noun
      • Path that increases in height as you walk up it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
      B2
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    • reinvent

      US /ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/

      UK /ˌri:ɪn'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To present something in a new and interesting way
      • To create again or anew; to remake or renovate completely.
      B1
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
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    • rival

      US /'raɪvl/

      UK /'raɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
      • Opposing; being the team you compete against
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
      • To be in opposition often as competitors
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    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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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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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
      B2
      More
    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • startup

      US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/

      UK /'stɑ:tʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company just starting its operations
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of setting in operation
      C2
      More
    • strategic

      US /strəˈtidʒɪk/

      UK /strəˈti:dʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned with strategy; well thought out
      A2
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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.
      C2
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
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    • toolbox

      US /ˈtulˌbɑks/

      UK /ˈtu:lbɒks/

      • Noun
      • Box, chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
      C2
      More
    • tuned to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
      • To adjust or adapt to something.
      A2
      More
    • unpack

      US /ʌnˈpæk/

      UK /ˌʌnˈpæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to understand by thinking about something
      • To take things out of a suitcase
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
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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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