Vocabulary

  • at least: As a minimum
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • publicly traded: Having shares that are traded on a stock exchange.
  • spin off: A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
  • for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
  • aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
  • rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
  • landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • consolidation: Act of combining into an integral whole
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • inherit: To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • deep: Complex and important
  • blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
  • slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
  • exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
  • consequential: Following as a logical conclusion or result
  • theatrical: Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
  • pipeline: Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
  • conjure: To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
  • viability: Ability to live and grow normally
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • antitrust: (Laws) preventing unfair business practices
  • logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
  • streamer: Long strip of paper used for decoration
  • superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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    • acquisition

      US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
      • A company or asset bought by another company.
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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • antitrust

      US /ˌæntiˈtrʌst, ˌæntaɪ-/

      UK /ˌæntiˈtrʌst/

      • Adjective
      • (Laws) preventing unfair business practices
      B2
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
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    • as we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
      B2
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    • aspect

      US /ˈæspɛkt/

      UK /'æspekt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way something looks or seems to be
      • An element, feature, or quality of 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 scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
      • Widely; extensively; with broad application.
      A1
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    • blockbuster

      US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/

      UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
      C1
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    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
      B2
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    • conjure

      US /ˈkɑndʒɚ, kənˈdʒʊr/

      UK /ˈkʌndʒə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an image/idea to come into the imagination
      • To make something appear through a magic trick
      B2TOEIC
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    • consequential

      US /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌkɔnsɪˈkwenʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Following as a logical conclusion or result
      B2TOEIC
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    • consolidation

      US /kənˌsɑlɪˈdeʃən/

      UK /kənˌsɒlɪ'deɪʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of combining into an integral whole
      B1
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
      A1
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    • eliminate

      US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

      UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To completely remove; to get rid of
      • To remove from a contest by beating them
      B1TOEIC
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    • entertainment

      US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/

      UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of providing service for someone
      • Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
      A2TOEIC
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • exhibition

      US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/

      UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public event to display objects, art etc.
      • A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
      • The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
      B1TOEIC
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
      A2
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
      More
    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • for the better

      US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
      A1
      More
    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
      A1
      More
    • in different ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
      A1
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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 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.
      C1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
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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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    • inherit

      US /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

      UK /ɪn'herɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
      • To receive property or money after someone dies
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    • intellectual

      US /ˌɪntlˈɛktʃuəl/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
      • a person who is well educated and enjoys activities in which they have to think seriously about things
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the intellect or mental understanding.
      • Appealing to or requiring the use of the intellect.
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    • lame

      US /lem/

      UK /leɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
      • Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to become incapable of walking
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    • landscape

      US /ˈlændˌskep/

      UK /'lændskeɪp/

      • Noun
      • Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
      • Picture of natural scenery in a place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make gardens that improve an area of land
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
      B1TOEIC
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    • logo

      US /ˈloˌɡo/

      UK /'ləʊɡəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
      B2TOEIC
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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    • make of

      US /mek ʌv/

      UK /meik ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand or have an opinion about something
      • To create or produce something from a particular material
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    • monumental

      US /ˌmɑ:njuˈmentl/

      UK /ˌmɒnjuˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
      • Great in importance, extent, or size.
      B1
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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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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
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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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    • pipeline

      US /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

      UK /ˈpaɪplaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send through a series of pipes
      B2
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    • publicly traded

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having shares that are traded on a stock exchange.
      B1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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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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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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    • significant

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
      • Having meaning; important; noticeable
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    • silicon

      US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/

      UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
      B2
      More
    • slate

      US /slet/

      UK /sleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize someone usually in public
      • To plan for something to occur
      • Countable Noun
      • List of people attempting to win an election
      • Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
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    • spin off

      US /spɪn ɔf/

      UK /spin ɔf/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
      • A television program that features characters from another, earlier program.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create a new company from an existing one.
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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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    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
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    • streamer

      US /ˈstrimɚ/

      UK /ˈstri:mə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long strip of paper used for decoration
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • superman

      US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/

      UK /'su:pəmæn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person with great powers and abilities
      C2
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • theatrical

      US /θiˈætrɪkəl/

      UK /θiˈætrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
      • Dramatic; done for effect
      B1
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • transaction

      US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/

      UK /trænˈzækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An exchange in business usually involving money
      • A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
      B2TOEIC
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
      B2
      More
    • viability

      US /ˌvaɪə'bɪlətɪ/

      UK /ˌvaɪə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to live and grow normally
      B1
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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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