Vocabulary

  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have to: Must do
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • in terms of
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • draw a line in the sand: To set a clear limit or boundary not to be crossed.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • deal with
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the thick of it: Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • alternative: Something different you can choose
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • conference: Series of lectures held as an event
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • mutual: Shared between two or more people
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
  • sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
  • react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • integration: Act of bringing things together into a whole
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • election: Process of choosing someone by voting
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • part: Division of a book
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • cooperation: Working together to get something done
  • alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
  • interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
  • dysfunctional: Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
  • vocal: Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
  • amend: To change, fix or improve e.g. document
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
  • transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
  • coordinator: Someone tasked to see that work goes harmoniously
  • chancellor: High government official
  • milder: More gentle in nature or behavior
  • integrative: Combining diverse elements into a whole
  • exporter: Country, business selling goods to other countries
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    • alignment

      US /əˈlaɪnmənt/

      UK /əˈlaɪnmənt/

      • Noun
      • Agreement to work together on a common goal
      • The state of being in a straight line or in the correct position.
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    • alternative

      US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/

      UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something different you can choose
      • Adjective
      • A different choice
      A2TOEIC
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    • amend

      US /əˈmɛnd/

      UK /ə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change, fix or improve e.g. document
      B1TOEIC
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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
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • back to normal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
      • Phrase
      • In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
      A2
      More
    • chancellor

      US /ˈtʃænsəlɚ, -slɚ/

      UK /'tʃɑ:nsələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • High government official
      B2
      More
    • climate

      US /ˈklaɪmɪt/

      UK /ˈklaɪmət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Typical weather conditions in a particular place
      • The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
      A2
      More
    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • conference

      US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/

      UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of lectures held as an event
      • An association of US sports teams
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hold a discussion; consult.
      A2
      More
    • constitution

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Statement of fundamental principles of a country
      • Condition of your health
      B1
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    • cooperation

      US /koˌɑpəˈreʃən/

      UK /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Working together to get something done
      • Willingness to help or do what someone asks.
      B1
      More
    • coordinator

      US /koʊ'ɔ:dənˌeɪtə/

      UK /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪtə/

      • Noun
      • Someone tasked to see that work goes harmoniously
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • diplomatic

      US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning formal relationships between countries
      • Not being offensive
      B1
      More
    • draw a line in the sand

      US /drɔ ə ˈlaɪn ɪn ðə ˈsænd/

      UK /drɔ: ə ˈlaɪn ɪn ðə ˈsænd/

      • other
      • To set a clear limit or boundary not to be crossed.
      C1
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    • dysfunctional

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
      • Not behaving or working normally as a family or group.
      B2
      More
    • election

      US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone by voting
      B1TOEIC
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    • exporter

      US /ɪkˈsportɚ/

      UK /ekˈspɔ:tə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Country, business selling goods to other countries
      B1
      More
    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
      More
    • governor

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
      B2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the making

      US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/

      UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
      • Idiom
      • Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in the thick of it

      US /ɪn ðə θɪk ʌv ɪt/

      UK /ɪn ðə θɪk ɔv ɪt/

      • other
      • Fully involved in an intense or difficult situation.
      B2
      More
    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
      A2TOEIC
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    • integration

      US /ˌɪntɪˈɡreʃən/

      UK /ˌɪntɪ'ɡreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of bringing things together into a whole
      • The finding of an integral.
      B1
      More
    • integrative

      US /'ɪntɪgreɪtɪv/

      UK /'ɪntɪgreɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Combining diverse elements into a whole
      B1
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
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    • interference

      US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
      • Signal interrupting a radio or television signal
      B1
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
      A2TOEIC
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • 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
      A1
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    • milder

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More gentle in nature or behavior
      B1
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    • mutual

      US /ˈmjutʃuəl/

      UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Shared between two or more people
      • Possessed or held in common.
      • Noun
      B1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • 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
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
      A1
      More
    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
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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
      More
    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

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

      US /ˈpræktɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
      • Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
      • Noun
      • A practical exam or lesson.
      • A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • react

      US /riˈækt/

      UK /rɪ'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change when mixing with other chemicals
      • To behave or make a change in a particular way
      A2
      More
    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
      A2TOEIC
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • scenario

      US /səˈner.i.oʊ/

      UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/

      • Noun
      • An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
      B1
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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
      More
    • signal

      US /ˈsɪɡnəl/

      UK /'sɪɡnəl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be evidence/an indication something will happen
      • To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Evidence or an indication something will happen
      • Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
      A2
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    • sovereign

      US /ˈsɑ:vrən/

      UK /ˈsɒvrɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
      B2
      More
    • sovereignty

      US /ˈsɑ:vrənti/

      UK /ˈsɒvrənti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power a country has to decide for itself
      B2
      More
    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
      B1
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • transatlantic

      US /ˌtrænsətˈlæntɪk, ˌtrænz-/

      UK /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Going across the Atlantic Ocean
      C1
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • valentine

      US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/

      UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/

      • Noun
      • The person you date on Valentine's Day
      • A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
      B2
      More
    • vocal

      US /ˈvoʊkl/

      UK /ˈvəʊkl/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing an opinion publicly in a loud way
      • Concerning the voice
      B1
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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.
      A1
      More
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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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