Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • set up
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • like a million dollars: To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • bear with me: Be patient with me.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
  • rational: Able to think clearly
  • influence: To affect or change something indirectly
  • paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
  • assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • dilemma: Position in which you must make difficult choices
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • dominant: The strongest; most powerful
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • factor: Something that influences a result
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
  • utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • defect: Fault in someone or something
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • paradoxical: Seemingly contradictory but possibly true
  • cooperate: To work together with, to assist someone
  • predictor: Thing showing likelihood of something happening
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • setup: Way something is organized or arranged
  • calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
  • retard: To cause to move or proceed slowly
  • rationality: Being able to think clearly
  • boxer: Someone who fights with his fists for sport
  • libertarian: Person who believes in low government interference
  • supercomputer: Very powerful computer
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    • accurate

      US /ˈækjərɪt/

      UK /ˈækjərət/

      • Adjective
      • With no mistake or error; Correct
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • analogous to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
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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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    • assumption

      US /əˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /ə'sʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
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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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    • bear with me

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be patient with me.
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    • boxer

      US /ˈbɑ:ksə(r)/

      UK /ˈbɒksə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who fights with his fists for sport
      • A short-haired dog with a flat nose and face
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    • calculation

      US /ˌkælkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process or result of using mathematics
      • An educated guess about something
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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    • cooperate

      US /koˈɑpəˌret/

      UK /kəʊ'ɒpəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work together with, to assist someone
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    • defect

      US /ˈdiˌfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /ˈdi:fekt/

      • Noun
      • Fault in someone or something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move to another country for political reasons
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    • dilemma

      US /dɪˈlɛmə/

      UK /dɪ'lemə/

      • Noun
      • Position in which you must make difficult choices
      • An argument forcing an opponent to choose between two unfavorable alternatives.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • dominant

      US /ˈdɑmənənt/

      UK /ˈdɒmɪnənt/

      • Adjective
      • The strongest; most powerful
      • Being the most common, significant or important
      • Noun
      • (Music) The fifth note of a scale.
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    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • factor

      US /ˈfæktɚ/

      UK /'fæktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that influences a result
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
      • To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • 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
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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • hypothetical

      US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
      • Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
      • Noun
      • A hypothetical example or case.
      • A hypothetical situation or scenario.
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    • illusion

      US /ɪˈluʒən/

      UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Idea, image or impression that is not correct
      • Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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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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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • 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.
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    • influence

      US / ˈɪnfluəns/

      UK /'ɪnflʊəns/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To affect or change something indirectly
      • To persuade someone to do something.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
      • A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
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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.
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    • liberal

      US /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/

      UK /'lɪbərəl/

      • Noun
      • Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
      • Adjective
      • Open-minded; willing to hear others' opinions
      • Political party for freedom and social change
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    • libertarian

      US /ˌlɪbɚˈtɛriən/

      UK /ˌlɪbəˈteəriən/

      • Noun
      • Person who believes in low government interference
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    • like a million dollars

      US /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɑlərz/

      UK /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɒləz/

      • other
      • To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
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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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    • no matter

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
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    • paradox

      US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/

      UK /'pærədɒks/

      • Noun
      • Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
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    • paradoxical

      US /ˌpærə'dɒksɪkl/

      UK /ˌpærə'dɒksɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Seemingly contradictory but possibly true
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    • pass out

      US /pæs aʊt/

      UK /pɑ:s aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute or hand out papers to people
      • To faint; lose consciousness
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
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    • predict

      US /prɪˈdɪkt/

      UK /prɪ'dɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or estimate what will or might happen
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    • predictor

      US /prɪˈdɪktər/

      UK /prɪˈdɪktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Thing showing likelihood of something happening
      • A thing that foretells future events or conditions.
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    • rational

      US /ˈræʃənəl/

      UK /'ræʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to think clearly
      • A real number that can be written as a ratio of two integers.
      • Noun
      • A rational person.
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    • rationality

      US /ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/

      UK /ˌræʃə'nælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being able to think clearly
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    • retard

      US /rɪˈtɑrd/

      UK /'ri:tɑ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to move or proceed slowly
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • setup

      US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

      UK /'setʌp/

      • Noun
      • Way something is organized or arranged
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • supercomputer

      US /ˈsu:pərkəmpju:tə(r)/

      UK /ˈsu:pəkəmpju:tə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Very powerful computer
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • 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
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • utility

      US /juˈtɪləti/

      UK /ju:ˈtɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
      • Something useful, especially a tool or piece of equipment.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fact of being useful; usefulness
      • The capacity to be useful and provide satisfaction
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • walk away with

      US /ˈwɔk əˈweɪ wɪð/

      UK /ˈwɔ:k əˈweɪ wɪð/

      • other
      • To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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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

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    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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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