Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • deal with
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • frankly speaking: To be honest; to say what you really think.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • compromise: To weaken your position or views
  • controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • conference: Series of lectures held as an event
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • plausible: Being reasonable and possibly true
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • gain: To increase in something, such as weight
  • framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
  • transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • coalition: Union of separate political parties
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
  • clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
  • diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
  • echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
  • treaty: An agreement between nations
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • widely: To a large degree; over a large range
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
  • analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
  • call: A order or request for action
  • western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
  • negotiable: That can be discussed to come to an agreement
  • send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
  • envoy: Person sent to represent his, her country
  • supposition: What you think or guess is true; assumption
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • analyst

      US /ˈænəlɪst/

      UK /ˈænəlɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
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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.
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • calling the shots

      US

      UK

      • Verb Phrase
      • To be in charge; to make the decisions.
      • Idiom
      • To be in charge; to make the decisions (present continuous).
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    • clarify

      US /ˈklærəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'klærəfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a liquid become clear or pure
      • To state again so that a point is clearer
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    • coalition

      US /ˌkoəˈlɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Union of separate political parties
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    • compromise

      US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To weaken your position or views
      • To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you lessen your demands to get agreement
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    • conference

      US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

      UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of lectures held as an event
      • An association of US sports teams
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hold a discussion; consult.
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    • controversial

      US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/

      UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
      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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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
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    • defend

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • diplomacy

      US /dɪˈploməsi/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
      • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

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

      US /'ekoʊ/

      UK /'ekəʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
      • (Of a sound) to be repeated
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
      • A repetition of events or circumstances
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    • endeavor

      US /ɛnˈdɛvɚ/

      UK /en'devə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt or make effort to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attempt or effort
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    • envoy

      US /ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-/

      UK /ˈenvɔɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person sent to represent his, her country
      B2
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    • 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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    • flatter

      US /ˈflætɚ/

      UK /'flætə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To praise in a rather false way, to get something
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • framework

      US /ˈfreɪmwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈfreɪmwɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • Skeleton structure of a building or construction
      • Basic structure of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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    • frankly speaking

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be honest; to say what you really think.
      B2
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    • gain

      US /ɡen/

      UK /ɡeɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in something, such as weight
      • To get something wanted, needed or valued
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something, such as weight
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • independent

      US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
      • Not connected with or influenced by something else.
      • Noun
      • A person not connected to a political party
      • Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
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    • initial

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

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

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • leak

      US /lik/

      UK /li:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
      • Information released that wasn't supposed to be
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
      • (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • negotiable

      US /nɪˈgoʊʃiəbl/

      UK /nɪˈgəʊʃiəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That can be discussed to come to an agreement
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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 part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • plausible

      US /ˈplɔzəbəl/

      UK /ˈplɔ:zəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being reasonable and possibly true
      • Appearing worthy of belief.
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • sensitive

      US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /'sensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
      • (Private information) needing careful treatment
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • settle for

      US /ˈsɛtl fɔr/

      UK /ˈsetl fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept something although not satisfied with it
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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    • supposition

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • What you think or guess is true; assumption
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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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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

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

      US /ˈtrænˌskrɪpt/

      UK /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
      • Official list of a student's grades
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    • treaty

      US /ˈtriti/

      UK /ˈtri:ti/

      • Noun
      • An agreement between nations
      B1TOEIC
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
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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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