Vocabulary

  • at least: As a minimum
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • cuckoo in the nest: Someone who intrudes or is unwelcome in a group or place.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
  • in contention: Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • tv show: A television program.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • dispute: To argue with someone about something
  • assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • infamous: Famous because of something bad
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • breach: To break laws or barriers (e.g. walls)
  • dissolve: To cause something to end
  • race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • successful: Having the desired effect or result
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • reportedly: According to information heard from some sources
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • settlement: Official agreement that ends an argument
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • sue: Person's name
  • prominence: State or quality of being important or well known
  • fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
  • revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
  • oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
  • trademark: Legal symbol proving ownership of product, etc.
  • anarchy: Political theory in which there is no government
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • judiciary: System of judges and courts in a country
  • partnership: Shared business relationship with someone
  • duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
  • cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
  • earpiece: Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
  • frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
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    • addiction

      US /əˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /əˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
      • A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
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    • anarchy

      US /ˈænərki/

      UK /ˈænəki/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Political theory in which there is no government
      B2
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
      A1
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • assault

      US /əˈsɔlt/

      UK /əˈsɔ:lt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone physically or emotionally
      • Noun
      • An attack on someone physically or emotionally
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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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    • breach

      US /britʃ/

      UK /bri:tʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break laws or barriers (e.g. walls)
      B1TOEIC
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
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    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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    • clash

      US /klæʃ/

      UK /klæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a disagreement or fight over something
      • (Of colors) to not suit or match appealingly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A conflict; disagreement
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
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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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    • cuckoo

      US /ˈkuku, ˈkʊku/

      UK /'kʊku:/

      • Noun
      • Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
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    • cuckoo in the nest

      US /ˈkuku ɪn ðə ˈnɛst/

      UK /ˈkukuː ɪn ðə ˈnest/

      • other
      • Someone who intrudes or is unwelcome in a group or place.
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    • dispute

      US /dɪˈspjut/

      UK /dɪ'spju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue with someone about something
      • To disagree about who owns or controls something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument with someone about something
      • A question or doubt about something
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    • dissolve

      US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/

      UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to end
      • To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

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

      US /ˈdu:oʊ/

      UK /ˈdju:əʊ/

      • Noun
      • Two (e.g. of living or people)
      B2
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    • earpiece

      US /ˈɪrpi:s/

      UK /ˈɪəpi:s/

      • Noun
      • Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
      C2
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    • fallout

      US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

      UK /'fɔ:laʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
      • The adverse results of a situation or action.
      C2
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
      A1
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    • feel happy

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
      A1
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    • feel right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
      A1
      More
    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
      More
    • frontman

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
      C2
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    • get on with

      US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/

      UK /ɡet ɔn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a good relationship with someone
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    • get together

      US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gather, or come together for some purpose
      • To start a romantic relationship.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To meet for social or recreational purposes.
      • To start a romantic relationship.
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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
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    • in contention

      US /ɪn kənˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /in kənˈtenʃən/

      • other
      • Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
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    • infamous

      US /ˈɪnfəməs/

      UK /'ɪnfəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Famous because of something bad
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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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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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    • judiciary

      US /dʒuˈdɪʃiˌɛri, -ˈdɪʃəri/

      UK /dʒʊ'dɪʃərɪ/

      • Noun
      • System of judges and courts in a country
      B2
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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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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.
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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
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    • oasis

      US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

      UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place in a desert where there is water
      • A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
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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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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
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    • partnership

      US /ˈpɑ:rtnərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈpɑ:tnəʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shared business relationship with someone
      • Working with others for some purpose
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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
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    • prominence

      US /ˈprɑ:mɪnəns/

      UK /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State or quality of being important or well known
      • The state of projecting or being protuberant
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    • race

      US /res/

      UK /reɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
      • People who share physical features or culture
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part in a running or swimming competition
      • To move or go at a very fast pace
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    • reportedly

      US /rɪˈpɔ:rtɪdli/

      UK /rɪˈpɔ:tɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • According to information heard from some sources
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • revival

      US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

      UK /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
      • New revised version of a play or movie
      B2
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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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
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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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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    • settlement

      US /ˈsɛtlmənt/

      UK /ˈsetlmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official agreement that ends an argument
      • Payment of all money that is owed for something
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    • sign off

      US /saɪn ɔf/

      UK /sain ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end communications, e.g. by radio
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • successful

      US /səkˈsɛsfəl/

      UK /səkˈsesfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the desired effect or result
      • Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
      A2
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    • sue

      US /su/

      UK /su:/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take legal action against someone
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • trademark

      US /ˈtredˌmɑrk/

      UK /'treɪdmɑ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Legal symbol proving ownership of product, etc.
      C1
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    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
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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

    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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