Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • have to: Must do
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • kick off: To start a football match.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • financial: Involving money
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
  • scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
  • bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • public: Owned by the government
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
  • transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
  • residential: Concerning patients staying in a hospital
  • upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
  • tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • mesh: Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
  • consultation: Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • annex: An extension to a main building
  • displace: To cause someone to move from their usual place
  • takeover: Change of ownership of a corporation
  • vigil: Staying up all night, as to watch over sick person
  • officer: Person of high position in an organization
  • procurement: Act of getting possession of something
  • scaffold: To build on previous information or knowledge
  • launder: To disguise illegally gained money
  • tang: Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
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    • acquire

      US /əˈkwaɪr/

      UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or earn something by thinking or working
      • To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
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    • annex

      US /əˈnɛks, ˈænˌɛks/

      UK /əˈneks/

      • Countable Noun
      • An extension to a main building
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take land from others to own or control it
      B2
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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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.
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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
      B1TOEIC
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • budget

      US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

      UK /'bʌdʒɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of money planned to be spent
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a plan for how to spend your money
      A2TOEIC
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
      A1
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    • consultation

      US /ˌkɑnsəlˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
      • A discussion between people to make a decision
      B2
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
      A2TOEIC
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    • deputy

      US /ˈdɛpjəti/

      UK /ˈdepjuti/

      • Noun
      • Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
      B1
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
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    • displace

      US /dɪsˈples/

      UK /dɪs'pleɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to move from their usual place
      • To substitute something with something else
      B1
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
      B1
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    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
      B1
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
      A2TOEIC
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
      A2
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
      A2TOEIC
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
      B2TOEIC
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    • immigration

      US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/

      UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of moving your home to a new country
      • The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
      B1
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    • kick off

      US /kɪk ɔf/

      UK /kik ɔf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To start a football match.
      • To start a campaign or event.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start something.
      • To remove (shoes) by kicking.
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    • laboratory

      US /ˈlæbrəˌtɔri, -ˌtori/

      UK /lə'bɒrətrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A place to do scientific experiments
      • A place where tests are done for medical diagnosis.
      B1
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    • launder

      US /ˈlɔndɚ,ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disguise illegally gained money
      • To clean or wash clothes with a cleaning agent
      B2
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    • mesh

      US /mɛʃ/

      UK /meʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
      B2
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
      B1
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    • officer

      US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/

      UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person of high position in an organization
      • Person of high position in the military
      B1
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
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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.
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    • original

      US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/

      UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
      • Being unique or thinking differently from others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
      • A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
      A2TOEIC
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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
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • procurement

      US /prəˈkjʊrmənt/

      UK /prəˈkjʊəmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of getting possession of something
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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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.
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • residential

      US /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning patients staying in a hospital
      • Being used for private homes
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • scaffold

      US /ˈskæfəld, -ˌold/

      UK /'skæfəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To build on previous information or knowledge
      • Countable Noun
      • Temporary supporting platform outside buildings
      C2
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    • scam

      US /skæm/

      UK /skæm/

      • Noun
      • A trick to fool other people to get their money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To trick to fool other people to get their money
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • takeover

      US /ˈtekˌovɚ/

      UK /ˈteɪkəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Change of ownership of a corporation
      C2TOEIC
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tang

      US /tæŋ/

      UK /tæŋ/

      • Noun
      • Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
      B2
      More
    • tent

      US /tɛnt/

      UK /tent/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
      B1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • transparency

      US /trænsˈpɛrənsi, -ˈpær-/

      UK /trænsˈpærənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
      • Fact of being able to be seen through
      • Noun
      • A picture or design printed on clear plastic or glass that can be shown on a screen by shining light through it.
      • A photographic positive image on transparent material.
      B2
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    • upcoming

      US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring soon; approaching
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    • vigil

      US /ˈvɪdʒəl/

      UK /'vɪdʒɪl/

      • Noun
      • Staying up all night, as to watch over sick person
      B2
      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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