Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
  • with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • in terms of
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • at least: As a minimum
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
  • chaotic: Utterly confused
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
  • commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
  • correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
  • mandate: To order that something is done
  • stance: A position or opinion stated in public
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • minister: An official who heads a government department
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • vow: Very serious promise
  • trustworthy: Honest and reliable
  • union: Act of joining two or more things into one
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
  • opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • bland: Plain; flavorless; dull
  • limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • cyber: Concerning the internet
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • unify: To bring or join together into one
  • nordic: Of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland
  • narcotic: (Of a drug) leading to unconsciousness
  • oversee: To check on or manage the work of others
  • imperialism: Political system in which one country rules others
  • rebuke: To tell someone off for what they did wrong
  • chancellor: High government official
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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
      B1TOEIC
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
      A1
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    • alliance

      US /əˈlaɪəns/

      UK /əˈlaɪəns/

      • Noun
      • Group of people/organizations working together
      B1TOEIC
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
      A1
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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 moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • bland

      US /blænd/

      UK /blænd/

      • Adjective
      • Plain; flavorless; dull
      B1TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
      A1
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    • chancellor

      US /ˈtʃænsəlɚ, -slɚ/

      UK /'tʃɑ:nsələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • High government official
      B2
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    • chaotic

      US /keɪˈɒtɪk/

      UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Utterly confused
      B1
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    • commission

      US /kəˈmɪʃən/

      UK /kə'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
      • An official role or title in the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
      • To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • condemn

      US /kənˈdɛm/

      UK /kənˈdem/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
      • To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
      B1
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    • continent

      US /ˈkɑntənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
      • Adjective
      • Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
      B1
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    • correspondent

      US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndənt, ˌkɑr-/

      UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
      B1
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    • counter

      US /ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or do something in opposition or resistance
      • To try to prevent, as by making a different point
      • Prefix
      • Being opposite or against something
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
      A2
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    • cyber

      US /'saɪbə/

      UK /'saɪbə/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the internet
      B1
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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
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
      A2
      More
    • envision

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To imagine or picture in your mind
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • experienced in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
      B1
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    • 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 sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • imperialism

      US /ɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/

      UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Political system in which one country rules others
      B2
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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.
      C1
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    • in principle

      US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /in ˈprinsəpl/

      • Phrase
      • In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
      C1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      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.
      A1
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
      B1
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • limb

      US /lɪm/

      UK /lɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Leg, arm, branch or wing
      • Part of something that extends out over an area
      B1
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    • mandate

      US /ˈmænˌdet/

      UK /'mændeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To order that something is done
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official command or order
      • The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that has won an election.
      B2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • minister

      US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An official who heads a government department
      • Person who performs Christian services
      A2
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • narcotic

      US /nɑ:rˈkɑ:ˈkɒtɪk/

      UK /nɑ:ˈkɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a drug) leading to unconsciousness
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Illegal) drug that leads to unconsciousness
      B2
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    • nordic

      US /ˈnɔ:rdɪk/

      UK /ˈnɔ:dɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland
      C1
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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
    • on air

      US /ɑn er/

      UK /ɔn eə(r)/

      • Adverb
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      • Adjective
      • Available or accessible to the public.
      A2
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
      A1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˌɑ:pəˈzɪʃn/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
      • Group that you are fighting or competing against
      B1
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    • out on a limb

      US /aʊt ɑn ə lɪm/

      UK /aut ɒn ə lɪm/

      • other
      • In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
      B2
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    • oversee

      US /ˌovɚˈsi/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'si:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To check on or manage the work of others
      B2TOEIC
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    • parliament

      US /ˈpɑrləmənt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/

      • Noun
      • Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
      • Period when the Uk government is in session
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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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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
      A2TOEIC
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • rebuke

      US /rɪˈbjuk/

      UK /rɪ'bju:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone off for what they did wrong
      C1TOEIC
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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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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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stance

      US /stæns/

      UK /stæns/

      • Noun
      • A position or opinion stated in public
      • Position or way of standing
      B1TOEIC
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    • stand with

      US /stænd wɪð/

      UK /stænd wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
      A1
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
      A2TOEIC
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    • substantial

      US /səbˈstænʃəl/

      UK /səbˈstænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
      • Being large in degree, quantity, or size
      C2TOEIC
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
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    • trustworthy

      US /ˈtrʌstˌwə:ði/

      UK /ˈtrʌstwɜ:ði/

      • Adjective
      • Honest and reliable
      • Providing correct information; factual.
      C1
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    • unify

      US /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'ju:nɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring or join together into one
      B2TOEIC
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    • union

      US /ˈjunjən/

      UK /'ju:nɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of joining two or more things into one
      • Marriage
      • Proper Noun
      • The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
      A2TOEIC
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    • vague

      US /veɡ/

      UK /veɪɡ/

      • Adjective
      • Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
      • Being not clearly visible
      B1
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    • vow

      US /vaʊ/

      UK /vaʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very serious promise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a serious, often a religious, promise
      B2
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • with regards to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; relating to; about.
      A1
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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

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    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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