Vocabulary

  • such as: For example; like
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
  • have to: Must do
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
  • synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
  • primarily: In the most basic or important way
  • blow: To move something using air
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
  • apparatus: Tools or instruments used for a specific activity
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
  • violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • avocado: Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • land: Region or country
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • theft: Act of stealing
  • dictator: Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
  • cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
  • diversify: To make or become more varied
  • petroleum: Oil found in the ground used to make fuel
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
  • penetration: Act of entering into or through something
  • precursor: Something that comes before another; forerunner
  • long: Person's name
  • cartel: Groups united for a common (illegal) action
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
  • lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
  • caliber: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
  • heroin: A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
  • lime: White containing calcium used in farming
  • latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
  • congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
  • logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
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    • accountable

      US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/

      UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Be responsible to someone or for some activity
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • apparatus

      US /ˌæpəˈretəs, -ˈrætəs/

      UK /ˌæpə'reɪtəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tools or instruments used for a specific activity
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • at will

      US /æt wɪl/

      UK /æt wil/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
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    • avocado

      US /ˌævəˈkɑ:doʊ/

      UK /ˌævəˈkɑ:dəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
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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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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • better known as

      US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/

      UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/

      • Phrase
      • More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
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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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    • caliber

      US /ˈkæləbɚ/

      UK /'kælɪbə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Degree or grade of excellence or worth
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
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    • cardinal

      US /ˈkɑ:rdɪnl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:dɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the greatest importance; paramount
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    • cartel

      US /kɑ:rˈtel/

      UK /kɑ:ˈtel/

      • Noun
      • Groups united for a common (illegal) action
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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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    • cocaine

      US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/

      UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Illegal drug made from coca leaves
      • A street name for the drug cocaine.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use cocaine.
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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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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • congratulate

      US /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet, -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/

      UK /kən'grætjʊˌleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
      B2
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    • cultivate

      US /ˈkʌltəˌvet/

      UK /'kʌltɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow plants, crops etc.
      • To cause to grow by education; to enlighten
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    • dictator

      US /ˈdɪkteɪtər/

      UK /dɪkˈteɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Ruler who decides everything, and enforces it
      B1
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    • diversify

      US /daɪˈvɜ:rsɪfaɪ/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or become more varied
      • To change something and make it more varied
      B2TOEIC
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
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    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heroin

      US /ˈheroʊɪn/

      UK /ˈherəʊɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • independent

      US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
      • Not connected with or influenced by something else.
      • Noun
      • A person not connected to a political party
      • Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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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.
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    • jeopardy

      US /ˈdʒɛpədi/

      UK /'dʒepədɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
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    • latin

      US /ˈlætn/

      UK /ˈlætɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
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    • lime

      US /laɪm/

      UK /laɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • White containing calcium used in farming
      • Small, round and sour fruit with hard green skin
      • Adjective
      • Bright green color
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    • logistic

      US /loˈdʒɪstɪk/

      UK /lə'dʒɪstɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning planning and organizing a large project
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    • lumber

      US /ˈlʌmbɚ/

      UK /'lʌmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move heavily, slowly, and awkwardly
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    • magnificent

      US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

      UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
      • Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
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    • magnitude

      US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/

      • Noun
      • Number representing force of an earthquake
      • Size or importance
      B2
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • on the part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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    • only from

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
      • Phrase
      • Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
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    • operational

      US /ˌɑpəˈreʃənəl/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in working condition and ready to be used
      B1TOEIC
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    • penetration

      US /ˌpɛnɪˈtreʃən/

      UK /ˌpenɪ'treɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of entering into or through something
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    • petroleum

      US /pəˈtroliəm/

      UK /pə'trəʊlɪəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Oil found in the ground used to make fuel
      B2
      More
    • precursor

      US /pri:ˈkɜ:rsə(r)/

      UK /pri:ˈkɜ:sə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that comes before another; forerunner
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    • primarily

      US /praɪˈmɛrəli, -ˈmɛr-/

      UK /praɪˈmerəli/

      • Adverb
      • In the most basic or important way
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    • reckon

      US /ˈrɛkən/

      UK /ˈrekən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To believe or expect that something is true
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
      A2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • synthetic

      US /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /sɪnˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not natural; made from artificial materials
      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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    • theft

      US /θɛft/

      UK /θeft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of stealing
      B1
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    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
      B1
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    • violence

      US /ˈvaɪələns/

      UK /ˈvaɪələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong physical force of nature
      • Use of physical force to harm someone
      B1
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    • violent

      US /ˈvaɪələnt/

      UK /ˈvaɪələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
      • Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
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    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
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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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