Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • talks on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • set up
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • have to: Must do
  • for instance: As an example.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • serve with: To present food alongside another dish.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on a tear: Engaged in a lively or energetic activity spree.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
  • six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
  • in favour of
  • check out
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • seek: To ask someone for help
  • democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
  • infinite: Being very large in amount
  • seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
  • agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • desirable: Being wanted; worth try to get
  • constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • important: Having power or authority
  • bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • modify: To make minor change to something
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • land: Region or country
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
  • tobacco: Cigars and cigarettes
  • statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
  • arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • biography: Story of a person's life as told by someone else
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • ethos: Guiding principles of a group
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
  • caucus: Private meeting of people in a political party
  • nick: Person's name
  • tram: Vehicle that runs on cables or rails
  • turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
  • domestically: With respect to your own country
  • uneasy: Feeling worried, anxious or afraid about something
  • sideshow: Subordinate incident of little importance
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    • agenda

      US /əˈdʒɛndə/

      UK /ə'dʒendə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
      • Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
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    • arena

      US /əˈrinə/

      UK /ə'ri:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
      B1
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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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    • bid

      US /bɪd/

      UK /bɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To propose an amount you want to pay for something
      • To order someone to do something
      A2
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • biography

      US /baɪˈɑ:grəfi/

      UK /baɪˈɒgrəfi/

      • Noun
      • Story of a person's life as told by someone else
      B1
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    • caucus

      US /ˈkɔkəs/

      UK /'kɔ:kəs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Private meeting of people in a political party
      • Noun
      • A meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement.
      • A group of people with shared concerns within a political party or organization.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • constitution

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Statement of fundamental principles of a country
      • Condition of your health
      B1
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    • democrat

      US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

      UK /'deməkræt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advocate of democratic principles
      B2
      More
    • democratic

      US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

      UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
      • Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
      B2
      More
    • desirable

      US /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

      UK /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being wanted; worth try to get
      • (Sexually) pleasing; attractive
      A2
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    • domestically

      US /də'mestɪklɪ/

      UK /də'mestɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to your own country
      • In a way that relates to the home, household, or family affairs
      B1
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    • ethos

      US /ˈi:θɑ:s/

      UK /ˈi:θɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Guiding principles of a group
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
      • The moral element in dramatic literature by which the character is determined.
      B2
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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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    • flip

      US /flɪp/

      UK /flɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
      • Movement of something from one position to another
      B2
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • governor

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
      B2
      More
    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • hedge

      US /hɛdʒ/

      UK /hedʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To select words to avoid saying something directly
      • Countable Noun
      • A fence made with small trees or bushes
      B1
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    • in favour of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      A2
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    • in power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
      B1
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
      A1
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    • infinite

      US /ˈɪnfənɪt/

      UK /'ɪnfɪnət/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in amount
      • Without an end; limitless; endless
      B2
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
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    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • modify

      US /ˈmɑ:dɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make minor change to something
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • nick

      US /nɪk/

      UK /nɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a scratch in
      • To steal
      B2
      More
    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of the century

      US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/

      UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/

      • other
      • The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
      B2
      More
    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
      B2
      More
    • on a tear

      US /ɑn ə ˈtɪr/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈteə/

      • other
      • Engaged in a lively or energetic activity spree.
      C1
      More
    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • phase

      US /fez/

      UK /feɪz/

      • Noun
      • Different stages of the moon from new to full
      • Distinct part or step in a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make happen in a gradual ordered way
      A2
      More
    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • precious

      US /ˈprɛʃəs/

      UK /'preʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
      • Very little (time, money etc.)
      B1
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
      A2TOEIC
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
      A2TOEIC
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
      B2
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    • seal

      US /sil/

      UK /si:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To close tightly to protect it from leaking
      • To close an envelop or package
      • Noun
      • Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
      • Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • seek

      US /sik/

      UK /si:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask someone for help
      • To search for; try to find or do; look for
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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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    • serve with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To present food alongside another dish.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work or perform duties alongside someone in a military or organizational context.
      A1
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • sideshow

      US /ˈsaɪdʃoʊ/

      UK /ˈsaɪdʃəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Subordinate incident of little importance
      C1
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    • six times

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
      • On six occasions; six instances.
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • statue

      US /ˈstætʃu/

      UK /ˈstætʃu:/

      • Noun
      • Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
      B1
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
      More
    • talks on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
      A1
      More
    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
      More
    • tobacco

      US /təˈbæko/

      UK /tə'bækəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cigars and cigarettes
      • Plant used to make cigars and cigarettes
      • Adjective
      • Having a brown color similar to that of cured tobacco leaves.
      B1
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    • tram

      US /træm/

      UK /træm/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle that runs on cables or rails
      B2
      More
    • turkey

      US /ˈtɜ:rki/

      UK /ˈtɜ:ki/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible bird resembling a large chicken
      • Noun
      • An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
      • Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
      C1
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    • uneasy

      US /ʌnˈizi/

      UK /ʌn'i:zɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling worried, anxious or afraid about something
      B1
      More
    • wave in

      US /weɪv ɪn/

      UK /weɪv ɪn/

      • other
      • Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
      B2
      More
    • win over

      US /wɪn ˈovɚ/

      UK /win ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To convince others to support you or your ideas
      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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