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Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • have to: Must do
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • entwined with: Closely connected or involved with something else.
  • on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • let sleeping dogs lie: To avoid mentioning a subject that could cause trouble or argument.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • go about it: To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • in reaction to: As a response to something.
  • plug in
  • drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
  • step down: To reduce the amount of something
  • jack up: To lift something to a higher position
  • for instance: As an example.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
  • kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
  • ship out: To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • in terms of
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • under the rug: To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • lean: To balance against or on something for support
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
  • approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • central: Being in the middle
  • independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
  • crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
  • spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
  • multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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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
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • approval

      US /əˈpruvəl/

      UK /əˈpru:vl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
      • Positive opinion of something or someone
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
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    • criminal

      US /ˈkrɪmənəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
      • Not justifiable; shameful
      • Noun
      • Person who commits a crime
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    • crook

      US /krʊk/

      UK /krʊk/

      • Noun
      • A criminal or thief; dishonest person
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • drop down

      US /drɑp daʊn/

      UK /drɔp daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to a lower place, rank
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
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    • entwined with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Closely connected or involved with something else.
      • Adjective
      • Inseparably connected or related.
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    • falling apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suffer a nervous breakdown
      • To break into pieces; stop functioning
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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.
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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
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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.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • go about it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
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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.
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    • in reaction to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a response to something.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • independence

      US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

      UK /ˌɪndɪ'pendəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having the freedom to make your own decisions
      • The state of not relying on others for financial support or assistance.
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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Search for information about something
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    • jack up

      US /dʒæk ʌp/

      UK /dʒæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something to a higher position
      • To raise prices
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    • kick in

      US /kɪk ɪn/

      UK /kik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
      • To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
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    • lean

      US /lin/

      UK /li:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To balance against or on something for support
      • To have a tendency to do something; favor
      • Adjective
      • Having a low fat content
      • Efficient; well-designed with no waste
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    • let sleeping dogs lie

      US /lɛt ˈslipɪŋ dɔɡz laɪ/

      UK /lɛt ˈsli:pɪŋ dɒɡz laɪ/

      • other
      • To avoid mentioning a subject that could cause trouble or argument.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • mortgage

      US /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/

      UK /'mɔ:ɡɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
      • A legal agreement in which you borrow money in order to buy a house using the house as a guarantee
      • Transitive Verb
      • To borrow money to buy a house, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if you cannot pay the debt
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    • multi

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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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    • on credit

      US /ɑn ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /ɒn ˈkredɪt/

      • Preposition
      • Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
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    • politic

      US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/

      UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Careful what you say; diplomatic
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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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.
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • price in

      US /praɪs ɪn/

      UK /praɪs ɪn/

      • other
      • To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • reserve

      US /rɪˈzɚv/

      UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
      • To not use all of, so you can use it later
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land set aside as for a people
      • Park or area for wildlife to roam free
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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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    • senator

      US /ˈsɛnətɚ/

      UK /ˈsenətə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An elected politician belonging to the senate
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    • ship out

      US /ʃɪp aʊt/

      UK /ʃip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
      • To leave a place, especially to go to war.
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • speculation

      US /ˌspɛkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Taking risks that might lead to big profits
      • Prediction or guess about future events/outcomes
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    • spicy

      US /ˈspaɪsi/

      UK /ˈspaɪsi/

      • Adjective
      • Hot and strongly flavored in taste
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    • step down

      US /stɛp daʊn/

      UK /step daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of something
      • To resign
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the voltage of an electrical current.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • under the rug

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
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    • unprecedented

      US /ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not having happened before, or to such a degree
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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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.
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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    Can the Fed stay independent under Trump? | The Dip Podcast

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    林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/16
    Ever wonder if the Fed can really stay independent? This episode of The Dip Podcast dives into the pressures facing the Federal Reserve, especially under a potential Trump presidency, and what it means for investors. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to monetary policy and central banking while getting the inside scoop on this fascinating topic!

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