Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • interact with
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • deal with
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • add on: To attach or include something extra.
  • in times: During periods or moments of.
  • at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • leave aside: To ignore something for the moment
  • critical to: Extremely important or essential.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • drift off: To gradually fall asleep.
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in terms of
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • work out
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • put aside: To save money regularly.
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
  • lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
  • come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • tremendous: Very good or very impressive
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • regime: A system of management; a form of government
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • civilization: A highly developed society
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • important: Having power or authority
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • sanction: Official support or approval
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • concession: Special right granted, as by someone in authority
  • negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
  • rupture: To (cause to) burst or break
  • jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • prosper: To be a success and make money
  • extortion: Act of threatening people to get money
  • militarily: As regards the military
  • ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran
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    • a tremendous amount

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • add on

      US /æd ɑn/

      UK /æd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach or include something extra.
      • Countable Noun
      • A feature that can be added to a computer program or website.
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    • alliance

      US /əˈlaɪəns/

      UK /əˈlaɪəns/

      • Noun
      • Group of people/organizations working together
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    • as a result of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at a minimum

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
      • As a basic requirement; the minimum standard or qualification.
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    • at the moment

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • ayatollah

      US /ˌaɪəˈtoʊlə/

      UK /ˌaɪəˈtɒlə/

      • Proper Noun
      • Important religious or political leader in Iran
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    • build out

      US /bɪld aʊt/

      UK /bild aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
      • To construct or develop infrastructure, often related to technology or networks.
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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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    • civilization

      US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A highly developed society
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    • come after

      US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • concession

      US /kənˈsɛʃən/

      UK /kən'seʃn/

      • Noun
      • Special right granted, as by someone in authority
      • Giving something up to reach an agreement
      • Adjective
      • A discount (e.g. for a bus) for being young, old
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    • critical

      US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Making a negative judgment of something
      • Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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    • critical to

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely important or essential.
      • Of decisive importance with reference to the outcome of something; vital.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • drift off

      US /drɪft ɔf/

      UK /drift ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually fall asleep.
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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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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    • extortion

      US /ɪkˈstɔrʃən/

      UK /ɪk'stɔ:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of threatening people to get money
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    • extraordinary

      US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

      UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
      • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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 terms of

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the past

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      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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in times

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During periods or moments of.
      • During a particular era or period in history.
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    • interact

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or do things with each other
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • jar

      US /dʒɑr/

      UK /dʒɑ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
      • To make a harsh sound to the ears
      • Countable Noun
      • Glass container for foods
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    • leave aside

      US /liv əˈsaɪd/

      UK /li:v əˈsaid/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ignore something for the moment
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    • lose control

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
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    • lose money

      US /luz ˈmʌni/

      UK /lu:z ˈmʌni/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • militarily

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • As regards the military
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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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    • 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 earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the contrary

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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    • parallel

      US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/

      UK /'pærəlel/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be equal to, or like, something else
      • To compare
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line on a map a set distance from the equator
      • A similarity; a comparison.
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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    • prosper

      US /ˈprɑ:spə(r)/

      UK /ˈprɒspə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be a success and make money
      • To grow and be healthy
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
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    • put aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save money regularly.
      • To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
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    • regime

      US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/

      UK /reɪˈʒi:m/

      • Noun
      • A system of management; a form of government
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
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    • rupture

      US /ˈrʌptʃɚ/

      UK /'rʌptʃə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) burst or break
      • Medical to tear or break
      • Noun
      • A crack or break in something
      • Medical tear or break in something, e.g. a muscle
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    • same time

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      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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    • sanction

      US /ˈsæŋkʃən/

      UK /'sæŋkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official support or approval
      • Action taken to force a country to obey laws
      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow or approve something
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
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    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
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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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    • strike out

      US /straɪk aʊt/

      UK /straik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not hit the ball when playing baseball
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • talk through

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly.
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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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    • tremendous

      US /trɪˈmɛndəs/

      UK /trəˈmendəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very good or very impressive
      • Extremely large or great.
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • vice

      US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

      UK /ˌvaɪs/

      • Noun
      • used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
      • illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
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    • vulnerable

      US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/

      UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being open to attack or damage
      • Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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    • walk away from

      US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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    Rubio on US-Europe Alliance, China, Cuba and Iran Negotiations

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    Richard VT posted on 2026/02/16
    Ever wondered how the US and Europe navigate global challenges like the Ukraine war and US-China rivalry? This interview dives deep into crucial geopolitical topics, offering you advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures to boost your English fluency. You'll gain cultural depth and practical insights into international relations that are perfect for B1+ learners!

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