Vocabulary

  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • check out
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • fold out: To open or unfold something that is folded.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • crash out: To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • roll back
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
  • interact with
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
  • alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • bulk: Most of something; majority of
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
  • scrub: To clean with hard rubbing
  • hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
  • speculate: To take risks that might lead to big profits
  • fold: To bend one part of something against another
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • archive: To store things such as historical records
  • display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
  • prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
  • edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • supply: Availability of products and services for use
  • atom: Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
  • announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
  • officially: According to what is stated by an authority figure
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • rookie: New to doing something; beginner
  • plankton: Tiny plants and animals that fish eat in seas
  • alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • interface: Place where things come together to communicate
  • mode: Fashion and design
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • update: Addition of a current version of something
  • dashboard: Console of a car or vehicle
  • cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
  • run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
  • lower: In a position more near the bottom
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • inbox
  • jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
  • android: Robot that looks or seems human
  • shareholder: Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
  • legion: Large group of soldiers, as of the Roman army
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
  • techno: Style of fast heavy electronic dance
  • watt: Standard unit used to measure electrical power
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    • agent

      US /ˈedʒənt/

      UK /'eɪdʒənt/

      • Noun
      • Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
      • Person who represents or decides for others
      A2TOEIC
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
      A1
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    • alert

      US /əˈlɚt/

      UK /ə'lɜ:t/

      • Adjective
      • Being aware and able to respond quickly
      • Transitive Verb
      • To warn someone so they can respond to it
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      B2
      More
    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      A1
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
      More
    • android

      US /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/

      UK /'ændrɔɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Robot that looks or seems human
      • Trademarked computer operating system
      B1
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    • announce

      US /əˈnaʊns/

      UK /əˈnaʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a public statement about a plan, decision
      A2
      More
    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
      A2TOEIC
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    • archive

      US /ˈɑrˌkaɪv/

      UK /'ɑ:kaɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To store things such as historical records
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Collection of historical records and materials
      B1
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
      More
    • atom

      US /ˈætəm/

      UK /'ætəm/

      • Noun
      • Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
      B1
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    • battery

      US /ˈbætəri/

      UK /ˈbætri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable device that stores electricity
      • Noun
      • Large group of similar things functioning together
      B1
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
      A2
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    • bulk

      US /bʌlk/

      UK /bʌlk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most of something; majority of
      • Big size; largeness; heaviness
      B1TOEIC
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
      C2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
      A2TOEIC
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    • crash out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
      A1
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    • dashboard

      US /ˈdæʃˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/

      UK /ˈdæʃbɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • Console of a car or vehicle
      C1
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    • defend

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • display

      US /dɪˈsple/

      UK /dɪˈspleɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
      • To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
      • A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
      A2TOEIC
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    • edition

      US /ɪˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
      • All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
      B1
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    • fold

      US /fold/

      UK /fəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bend one part of something against another
      • (Of business) to fail or close down
      • Countable Noun
      • Pen where sheep are kept
      • Group of people who have a common belief
      B1TOEIC
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    • fold out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To open or unfold something that is folded.
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
      A2
      More
    • hype

      US /haɪp/

      UK /haɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to create interest or excitement about
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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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.
      C1
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
      A1
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    • insecure

      US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
      • Not being safe or stable
      B1
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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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.
      A2
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    • interface

      US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

      UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

      • Noun
      • Place where things come together to communicate
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make two different elements interact
      B1
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    • legion

      US /ˈlidʒən/

      UK /'li:dʒən/

      • Noun
      • Large group of soldiers, as of the Roman army
      • A vast number of people or things.
      B2
      More
    • lower

      US /ˈlaʊɚ, laʊr/

      UK /'ləʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • In a position more near the bottom
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move something downward to the ground
      A2
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    • magnetic

      US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /mægˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
      • Having great power to attract attention, interest
      B2
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
      B1
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    • mode

      US /moʊd/

      UK /məʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fashion and design
      • Status or way of functioning
      A2TOEIC
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    • officially

      US /əˈfɪʃəlɪ/

      UK /əˈfɪʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what is stated by an authority figure
      • In a public or open manner.
      A2
      More
    • on steroids

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
      • Adjective
      • Using anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance.
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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
    • plankton

      US /ˈplæŋktən/

      UK /'plæŋktən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tiny plants and animals that fish eat in seas
      B2
      More
    • prop

      US /prɑp/

      UK /prɒp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support an object so it doesn't fall down
      B2
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rol bæk/

      UK /rəul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To restore a system or database to a previous state.
      A2
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    • rookie

      US /ˈrʊki/

      UK /ˈrʊki/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • New to doing something; beginner
      • A first-year player on a professional sports team.
      • Adjective
      • Inexperienced; new.
      B2
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    • scrub

      US /skrʌb/

      UK /skrʌb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean with hard rubbing
      • Noun
      • Act of cleaning with hard rubbing
      • An insignificant or contemptible person; someone who thinks they are cool but has no money, job, or prospects.
      B2
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    • shareholder

      US /ˈʃerhoʊldə(r)/

      UK /ˈʃeəhəʊldə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
      C2TOEIC
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    • snap

      US /snæp/

      UK /snæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close your mouth quickly like biting something
      • To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
      • Countable Noun
      • An informal word for a photograph
      B1
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    • speculate

      US /ˈspɛkjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈspekjuleɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take risks that might lead to big profits
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To predict or guess what is possible or likely
      B2
      More
    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
      A2TOEIC
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
      A2TOEIC
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    • supervisor

      US /ˈsjupɚˌvaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəvaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
      B1TOEIC
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    • supply

      US /səˈplaɪ/

      UK /sə'plaɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Availability of products and services for use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or sell goods to others for their use
      A2TOEIC
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    • tech

      US /tɛk/

      UK /tek/

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
      A2
      More
    • techno

      US /ˈteknoʊ/

      UK /ˈteknəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Style of fast heavy electronic dance
      C2
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • update

      US /ʌpˈdet/

      UK /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Addition of a current version of something
      • New information or data to make more current
      • Transitive Verb
      • To download the latest version of software
      • To make more current or modern
      B1TOEIC
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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
    • watt

      US /wɑt/

      UK /wɒt/

      • Noun
      • Standard unit used to measure electrical power
      B2
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      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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