Vocabulary

  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • keynote speaker: A main speaker at a conference or event, who sets out the central theme.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • one of those days: A day when many things go wrong.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • work out
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • at least: As a minimum
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • guest speaker: An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • grief: Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
  • innate: Being part of something's nature
  • prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • brink: Near to happening; on the verge of
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • sorrow: Deep sadness caused by a loss
  • grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • public: Owned by the government
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
  • alive: Living; not dead
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
  • propose: To make an offer of marriage
  • cemetery: Place where people are buried after they die
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • impoverished: Not having enough money; short of money
  • pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • summon: To order someone to come, e.g. to a court of law
  • erect: Standing straight up
  • tombstone: Stone that is used to mark a grave
  • orphanage: Home for children whose parents have died
  • ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • purposeful: Having a clear goal or intent
  • jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
  • bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
  • keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
  • stun: To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
  • dispenser: Container used to prescribe amounts
  • marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
  • transformational: Concerning a complete change in shape of something
  • healer: One supposed to help others get well
  • wholeness: State of robust good health
  • earthly: Concerning or belonging to characteristic of earth
  • reentry: Act of entering again
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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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    • alive

      US /əˈlaɪv/

      UK /ə'laɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Living; not dead
      • Active; energetic; full of life.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
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    • bless

      US /blɛs/

      UK /bles/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something holy by saying a special prayer
      B1
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    • brink

      US /brɪŋk/

      UK /brɪŋk/

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

      US /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'semətrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where people are buried after they die
      B1
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
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    • contemplate

      US /ˈkɑntəmˌplet/

      UK /'kɒntəmpleɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider whether you will do something
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • degree

      US /dɪˈɡri/

      UK /dɪˈgri:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount or extent of something
      • Unit for measuring temperature or angles
      A2TOEIC
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
      A2TOEIC
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    • dispenser

      US /dɪˈspɛnsɚ/

      UK /dɪˈspensə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Container used to prescribe amounts
      B2
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    • earthly

      US /ˈə:θli/

      UK /ˈɜ:θli/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or belonging to characteristic of earth
      B1
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
      A2TOEIC
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    • erect

      US /ɪˈrɛkt/

      UK /ɪ'rekt/

      • Adjective
      • Standing straight up
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put up a tower, statue or building; construct
      B2
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
      B2
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
      A2TOEIC
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    • grave

      US /ɡrev/

      UK /ɡreɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poetic death; being dead
      A2TOEIC
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    • grief

      US /ɡrif/

      UK /ɡri:f/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
      • Things that are troublesome or annoying
      B1
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    • guest speaker

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • An invited speaker who gives a presentation or lecture to an audience.
      A2
      More
    • healer

      US /ˈhilɚ/

      UK /ˈhi:lə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One supposed to help others get well
      B1
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
      B2TOEIC
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    • impoverished

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not having enough money; short of money
      • Lacking money; having become poor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take money from; make poor
      C1
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
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    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
      B1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • innate

      US /ɪˈneɪt/

      UK /ɪˈneɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being part of something's nature
      • Present (in a person) from birth
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • jelly

      US /ˈdʒɛli/

      UK /ˈdʒeli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
      • Adjective
      • Being soft and without form
      B2
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    • keynote

      US /ˈki:noʊt/

      UK /ˈki:nəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
      • Adjective
      • Main; central; basic; most important
      C2
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    • keynote speaker

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A main speaker at a conference or event, who sets out the central theme.
      A2
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
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    • marker

      US /ˈmɑ:rkə(r)/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is easy to recognize or identify
      • Thick pen used for writing, e.g. on boards
      B1
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    • mentor

      US /'mentɔ:r/

      UK /'mentɔ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Experienced or wise person who advises others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
      B2TOEIC
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    • ministry

      US /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Body of religious workers and leaders
      • Government department, such as Education
      B1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • on a mission

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • 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.
      More
    • one of those days

      US /wʌn əv ðoʊz deɪz/

      UK /wʌn əv ðəuz deɪz/

      • other
      • A day when many things go wrong.
      B1
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • orphanage

      US /ˈɔ:rfənɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈɔ:fənɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Home for children whose parents have died
      C2
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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.
      A1
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    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2TOEIC
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    • propose

      US /prəˈpoz/

      UK /prə'pəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an offer of marriage
      • To offer or put forward an idea for consideration
      A2TOEIC
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    • prosperity

      US /prɑˈspɛrɪti/

      UK /prɒ'sperətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being financially/economically successful
      • State of growing and being healthy
      B1
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    • purposeful

      US /ˈpɜ:rpəsfl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:pəsfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a clear goal or intent
      • Having or showing determination or resolve.
      B1
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    • redeem

      US /rɪˈdim/

      UK /rɪ'di:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • reentry

      US /ri:'entrɪ/

      UK /ri:'entrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of entering again
      B2
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    • reform

      US /rɪˈfɔrm/

      UK /rɪ'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To re-shape something to a better condition
      • To (cause to) lead a non-criminal life
      • Noun
      • An improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something
      A2
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    • refugee

      US /ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒi/

      UK /ˌrefjuˈdʒi:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
      B2
      More
    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • sorrow

      US /ˈsɑro, ˈsɔro/

      UK /'sɒrəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Deep sadness caused by a loss
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience deep sadness
      B1
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    • sprawl

      US /sprɔl/

      UK /sprɔ:l/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread out in an uncontrolled way
      B2
      More
    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
      More
    • stun

      US /stʌn/

      UK /stʌn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
      B2
      More
    • summon

      US /ˈsʌmən/

      UK /'sʌmən/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To order someone to come, e.g. to a court of law
      B1
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    • tombstone

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Stone that is used to mark a grave
      C2
      More
    • tragic

      US /ˈtrædʒɪk/

      UK /ˈtrædʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
      • Causing great sadness, e.g. due to untimely death
      B1
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    • transformational

      US /ˌtrænsfə'meɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌtrænsfə'meɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a complete change in shape of something
      C2
      More
    • wholeness

      US /hoʊlnəs/

      UK /həʊlnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of robust good health
      B1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
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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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