Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • in terms of
  • rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
  • want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
  • in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • having a field day: Enjoying an opportunity to do something freely or excessively.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • to a greater extent: Indicating a larger or more significant degree or amount.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
  • at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
  • reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
  • initially: At first; originally
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • initial: First letter of your given name
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
  • ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
  • rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
  • diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
  • tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • brink: Near to happening; on the verge of
  • important: Having power or authority
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • agile: Quick and skillful in moving; nimble
  • negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • northern: In or toward the north
  • annex: An extension to a main building
  • shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
  • procurement: Act of getting possession of something
  • automotive: Concerning cars
  • unofficial: In a properly authorized way
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
      A2TOEIC
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    • agile

      US /ˈædʒl/

      UK /ˈædʒaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Quick and skillful in moving; nimble
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • ally

      US /'ælaɪ/

      UK /'ælaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group to offer or receive support
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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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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
      More
    • at scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
      • Widely; extensively; with broad application.
      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.
      A1
      More
    • automotive

      US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning cars
      C1
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
      A2TOEIC
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    • brink

      US /brɪŋk/

      UK /brɪŋk/

      • Noun
      • Near to happening; on the verge of
      B2
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    • calm

      US /kɑm/

      UK /kɑ:m/

      • Adjective
      • Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
      • Relaxed and not worried or angry
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
      A2
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    • chamber

      US /ˈtʃembɚ/

      UK /'tʃeɪmbə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Enclosed space that contains something
      • Large room that is used for official meetings
      B1TOEIC
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    • coercion

      US /koˈə:ʒən,-ʃən/

      UK /kəʊ'ɜ:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
      B2
      More
    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
      A2
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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
      B1
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    • cut in

      US /kʌt ɪn/

      UK /kʌt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interrupt someone's conversation
      • To enter a queue at the wrong place
      A1
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    • dialogue

      US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/

      UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Conversation between two or more individuals
      • A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
      B1
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    • diplomatic

      US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning formal relationships between countries
      • Not being offensive
      B1
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    • extent

      US /ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /ɪkˈstent/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point, level or limit to which something reaches
      • Range or space included in something
      A2TOEIC
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
      A2
      More
    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
      B2
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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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    • 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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    • having a field day

      US /ˈhævɪŋ ə fild deɪ/

      UK /ˈhævɪŋ ə fi:ld deɪ/

      • other
      • Enjoying an opportunity to do something freely or excessively.
      B2
      More
    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in agreement

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
      • Having reached a mutual understanding or contract.
      • Phrase
      • Existing in harmony or correspondence.
      B2
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in play

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
      • Available or under consideration.
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • initial

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/

      • Noun
      • First letter of your given name
      • The beginning or commencement of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To authorize something by writing your initials
      • To mark or sign with one's initials.
      A2TOEIC
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    • initially

      US /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • At first; originally
      • In the first stage of a process or development.
      A2TOEIC
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
      A1
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • negotiate

      US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/

      UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
      • To manage a difficult task or path successfully
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    • northern

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In or toward the north
      • Coming from the north.
      • Noun
      • A person who comes from the north.
      • The Aurora Borealis.
      B1
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    • of ours

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
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    • on the brink of

      US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      A1
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    • order in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
      More
    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
      A1
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2TOEIC
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    • procurement

      US /prəˈkjʊrmənt/

      UK /prəˈkjʊəmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of getting possession of something
      C2TOEIC
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    • reduce the risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
      A1
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    • rhetoric

      US /ˈrɛtərɪk/

      UK /ˈretərɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study of public speaking or writing techniques
      B2TOEIC
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    • rose garden

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
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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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    • 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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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
      A1
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    • shipping

      US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
      • To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of transporting goods or orders to places
      • The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
      B1TOEIC
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    • stand up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
      A1
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    • tariff

      US /ˈtærɪf/

      UK /'tærɪf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • List of fixed prices at hotel
      • Tax that a government collects on imported goods
      B2
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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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    • to a greater extent

      US /tə ə ˌgreɪtɚ ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tə ə ˌgreitə ikˈstent/

      • other
      • Indicating a larger or more significant degree or amount.
      B2
      More
    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
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    • unofficial

      US /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • In a properly authorized way
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    • urge

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do something
      A2
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    • want out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
      A1
      More
    • with the exception of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
      A1
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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

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      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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