Vocabulary

  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in terms of
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
  • upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
  • incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • skepticism: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • mourn: To feel or show extreme sadness
  • patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
  • blatant: (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
  • mayor: Head of a town or city government
  • assassin: Person who kills a public figure
  • egregious: Conspicuously or outrageously bad or contemptible
  • unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
  • homeland: Country where you were born
  • miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
  • tempo: Speed or pace of something
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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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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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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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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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • assassin

      US /əˈsæsn/

      UK /əˈsæsɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who kills a public figure
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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    • at worst

      US /æt wɚst/

      UK /æt wə:st/

      • Adverb
      • If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
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    • being with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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    • blatant

      US /ˈbleɪtnt/

      UK /ˈbleɪtnt/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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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
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    • distance

      US /ˈdɪstəns/

      UK /'dɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of friendliness toward another person
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of space between two places or things
      • A point or place that is far away.
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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
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    • egregious

      US /ɪˈɡridʒəs, -dʒiəs/

      UK /ɪˈgri:dʒiəs/

      • Adjective
      • Conspicuously or outrageously bad or contemptible
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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.
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    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
      • To perform a plan or action
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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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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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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.
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    • homeland

      US /ˈhoʊmlænd/

      UK /ˈhəʊmlænd/

      • Noun
      • Country where you were born
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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    • incident

      US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Event, usually unusual or important; accident
      • A political event that causes difficulties.
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    • inconsistent

      US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not tying together logically or with the facts
      • Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
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    • individual

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single person, looked at separately from others
      • A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
      • Adjective
      • Made for use by one single person
      • Having a distinct manner different from others
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    • investigate

      US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/

      UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to find out facts; to carry out research
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    • make of

      US /mek ʌv/

      UK /meik ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand or have an opinion about something
      • To create or produce something from a particular material
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    • mayor

      US /ˈmeɪər/

      UK /meə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Head of a town or city government
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    • miller

      US /ˈmɪlɚ/

      UK /'mɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who grinds grain into flour
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    • mourn

      US /mɔ:rn/

      UK /mɔ:n/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel or show extreme sadness
      • To feel or express sorrow or grief over (someone's death or something lost).
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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 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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    • patrol

      US /pəˈtrol/

      UK /pə'trəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or group who checks an area is safe
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To survey an area to maintain safety and order
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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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
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
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    • significant

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
      • Having meaning; important; noticeable
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    • skepticism

      US /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /'skeptɪsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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    • stunning

      US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
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    • tempo

      US /ˈtɛmpo/

      UK /'tempəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Speed or pace of something
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • tone with

      US /toʊn wɪð/

      UK /təʊn wɪð/

      • other
      • To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
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    • unclear

      US /ˌʌnˈklɪr/

      UK /ˌʌnˈklɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not easy to understand; not obvious
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    • upset

      US /ʌpˈsɛt/

      UK /ʌpˈset/

      • Adjective
      • (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
      • Troubled, worried, or angry
      • Transitive Verb
      • To turn upside down or on its side
      • To trouble, worry, or anger someone
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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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    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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