Vocabulary

  • might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • armed to the teeth: Fully equipped with weapons or tools for defense or attack.
  • close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • deal with
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • by the day: With each passing day; daily.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • in the shoes of: Considering someone else's situation or feelings.
  • in terms of
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • regime: A system of management; a form of government
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
  • anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • existential: Philosophy concerning existence
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • proclaim: To indicate or show something clearly
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • bolster: To prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
  • revolt: Protest against authority; fight to take control
  • discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
  • degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • culmination: The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
  • tactical: Doing things to get the result you want; planned
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • tribal: Concerning or about a tribe
  • unquote: To remove the quotation marks from
  • arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
  • insurgency: Armed rebellion to get rid of a government
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
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    • anticipate

      US /ænˈtɪsəˌpet/

      UK /æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To expect or look ahead to something positively
      • To be aware of something that might happen
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    • arab

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
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    • armed to the teeth

      US /ɑrmd tə ðə tiθ/

      UK /ɑ:md tə ðə ti:θ/

      • other
      • Fully equipped with weapons or tools for defense or attack.
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    • assume

      US /əˈsum/

      UK /ə'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a false manner to mislead others
      • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • bolster

      US /ˈbolstɚ/

      UK /'bəʊlstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
      • Noun
      • A long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
      • A structural part used to give support.
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    • by the day

      US /baɪ ði de/

      UK /bai ðə dei/

      • Phrase
      • With each passing day; daily.
      • For each day worked.
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    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
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    • close out

      US /kloz aʊt/

      UK /kləuz aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
      • To terminate or offset an existing financial position or trade.
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    • collapse

      US /kəˈlæps/

      UK /kə'læps/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
      • To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
      • Noun
      • The sudden failure of a structure or system.
      • The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
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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.
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    • culmination

      US /ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

      UK /ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

      • Noun
      • The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
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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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    • dedicated

      US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
      • To give your energy, time, etc. completely
      • Adjective
      • Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
      • Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
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    • degrade

      US /dɪˈɡred/

      UK /dɪ'ɡreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce in amount or strength
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
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    • discourage

      US /dɪˈskɚrɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr-/

      UK /dɪs'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
      • To try to prevent something from happening
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • existential

      US /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl, ˌɛksɪ-/

      UK /ˌegzɪˈstenʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Philosophy concerning existence
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈʃuz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈʃu:z ɔv/

      • other
      • Considering someone else's situation or feelings.
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    • insurgency

      US /ɪn'sɜ:rdʒənsɪ/

      UK /ɪn'sɜ:dʒənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Armed rebellion to get rid of a government
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • might well

      US

      UK

      • Modal Verb
      • Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
      • Used to suggest a sensible or advisable course of action.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • on a daily basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • proclaim

      US /proˈklem, prə-/

      UK /prə'kleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate or show something clearly
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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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    • remarkable

      US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
      • Worthy of attention; striking.
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
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    • revolt

      US /rɪˈvolt/

      UK /rɪ'vəʊlt/

      • Noun
      • Protest against authority; fight to take control
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To refuse to obey someone's authority or wishes
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    • scatter

      US /ˈskætɚ/

      UK /'skætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw or move into various different directions
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or leave things in various places
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    • scholar

      US /ˈskɑ:lə(r)/

      UK /ˈskɒlə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Educated person who attends or attended school
      • An academic in a certain field
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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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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • tactical

      US /ˈtæktɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtæktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Doing things to get the result you want; planned
      • Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
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    • tribal

      US /ˈtraɪbəl/

      UK /ˈtraɪbl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or about a tribe
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    • unquote

      US /ʌnˈkwot/

      UK /ˈʌnˈkwəut/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove the quotation marks from
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    • vacuum

      US /ˈvækjuəm, -jum, -jəm/

      UK /'vækjʊəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Space with absolutely no air in it
      • Cleaning machine with engine that sucks up dirt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean (a floor) using a sucking machine
      • To seal something in a vacuum.
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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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