Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • makes reference to: To mention or allude to something.
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
  • frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • blow: To move something using air
  • technically: In an exact and particular manner
  • possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
  • request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
  • nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
  • compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
  • public: Owned by the government
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
  • senate: A board of governors at a college or university
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • bland: Plain; flavorless; dull
  • entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • incomprehensible: Impossible to understand or comprehend
  • cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
  • deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
  • closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
  • incompetence: Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
  • oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
  • counsel: To listen and give expert advice to someone
  • withhold: To hold something back; restrict access to
  • oversee: To check on or manage the work of others
  • baffle: To puzzle; to confuse
  • identifiable: Capable of being identified
  • purview: Area of authority, knowledge of influence
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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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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
      C2
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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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    • attorney

      US /əˈtɚni/

      UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
      B2TOEIC
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    • baffle

      US /ˈbæfəl/

      UK /'bæfl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To puzzle; to confuse
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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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    • 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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    • bland

      US /blænd/

      UK /blænd/

      • Adjective
      • Plain; flavorless; dull
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • cite

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To officially order someone to appear in court
      • To officially praise someone, e.g. for bravery
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    • closure

      US /ˈkloʊʒə(r)/

      UK /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of closing something
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    • compliance

      US /kəmˈplaɪəns/

      UK /kəmˈplaɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of obeying a law, etc.
      • The quality of being willing to do what other people want you to do.
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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • counsel

      US /ˈkaʊnsəl/

      UK /ˈkaʊnsl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen and give expert advice to someone
      • To advise (someone) on legal matters.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advice or guidance.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
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    • deputy

      US /ˈdɛpjəti/

      UK /ˈdepjuti/

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

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • entity

      US /ˈɛntɪti/

      UK /'entətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that exists by itself and is real
      • A thing with distinct and independent existence.
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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
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    • frustration

      US /frʌˈstreʃən/

      UK /frʌ'streɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
      • The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • identifiable

      US /aɪˌdentɪˈfaɪəbl/

      UK /aɪˌdentɪˈfaɪəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being identified
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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 the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • incompetence

      US /ɪnˈkɑ:mpɪtəns/

      UK /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of skill or ability to do a task successfully
      • Legal inability or disqualification.
      B2
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    • incomprehensible

      US /ɪnˌkɑ:mprɪˈhensəbl/

      UK /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to understand or comprehend
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

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

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
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    • makes reference to

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mention or allude to something.
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    • nuance

      US /ˈnu:ɑ:ns/

      UK /ˈnju:ɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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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 behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɑ:ngoʊɪŋ/

      UK /ˈɒngəʊɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing to exist or be in progress
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A situation or process that is currently taking place or is in progress.
      • A problem or difficulty that continues to exist or happen.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • oversee

      US /ˌovɚˈsi/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'si:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To check on or manage the work of others
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    • oversight

      US /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/

      UK /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mistake; something you forget to do
      • Supervision of someone or something
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    • possession

      US /pəˈzɛʃən/

      UK /pə'zeʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being under the control of evil spirits
      • Crime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
      • Countable Noun
      • Something that is owned by a person
      • A territory controlled by a country.
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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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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    • purview

      US /ˈpɜ:rvju:/

      UK /ˈpɜ:vju:/

      • Noun
      • Area of authority, knowledge of influence
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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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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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • request

      US /rɪˈkwɛst/

      UK /rɪ'kwest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask for, usually politely and formally
      • Noun
      • Thing that has been asked for
      • A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
      A2TOEIC
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    • robust

      US /roˈbʌst, ˈroˌbʌst/

      UK /rəʊˈbʌst/

      • Adjective
      • Having physical vigor or energetic good health
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    • senate

      US /ˈsɛnɪt/

      UK /'senət/

      • Noun
      • A board of governors at a college or university
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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
      B2
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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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    • technically

      US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /ˈteknɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and particular manner
      • With technical skill or expertise.
      A2
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    • unanimous

      US /jʊˈnænəməs/

      UK /juˈnænɪməs/

      • Adjective
      • Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
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    • verify

      US /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'verɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prove that something is right, accurate or true
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    • withhold

      US /wɪθˈhold, wɪð-/

      UK /wɪð'həʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something back; restrict access to
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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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