Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look back: To think about past events
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in terms of
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
  • teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • rip apart: To tear something into pieces violently.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
  • at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • ahead of the curve: Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • influence: To affect or change something indirectly
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • revolutionize: To completely change so that it is much better
  • consumer: Person who buys goods or services
  • facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
  • circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
  • tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
  • cab: A taxi
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • shuffle: To change the order of items/people in a group
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
  • wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • interface: Place where things come together to communicate
  • mega: Big; great; large; impressive
  • unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
  • turnaround: Unloading/loading/servicing plane for return trip
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • ahead of the curve

      US /əˈhɛd əv ðə kɜrv/

      UK /əˈhed əv ðə kɜ:v/

      • other
      • Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
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    • allow me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at the hands of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By the agency or through the actions of.
      • Through the responsibility or fault of.
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • burn out

      US /bɚn aʊt/

      UK /bə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
      • To stop burning because fuel is consumed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become extremely tired or exhausted, often due to prolonged stress.
      A1
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    • cab

      US /kæb/

      UK /kæb/

      • Countable Noun
      • A taxi
      A2
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    • called off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
      • Ordered someone or something to stop attacking or pursuing (past tense).
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • circuit

      US /ˈsɜ:rkɪt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kɪt/

      • Noun
      • An area where cars race in a circle
      • Route for journey all the way around a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complete a journey all the way round an area
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    • college

      US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/

      UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • School or educational institution for adults
      • A constituent body of a university.
      A2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come out with

      US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/

      UK /kʌm aut wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      • To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • consumer

      US /kənˈsumɚ/

      UK /kənˈsju:mə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who buys goods or services
      • An economic agent who uses goods and services.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to people who buy goods and services.
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • culture

      US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/

      UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beliefs and customs of a particular group
      • The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
      B1
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    • facial

      US /ˈfeʃəl/

      UK /'feɪʃl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or on the face
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • founder

      US /ˈfaʊndɚ/

      UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person establishing an organization, school etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
      • (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
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    • full picture

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
      • A detailed and comprehensive view or representation of something.
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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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
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    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in one year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Within a period of twelve months.
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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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

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

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • in truth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
      A1
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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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    • interface

      US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

      UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

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

      US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

      UK /ɪnˈvent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something such as a story or excuse
      • To create something useful for the first time
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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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • mega

      US /'meɡə/

      UK /ˈmegə/

      • Noun
      • Big; great; large; impressive
      B2
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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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off the ground

      US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/

      UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/

      • Phrase
      • Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
      • Airborne; having left the ground.
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • responsibility

      US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
      • A thing to be done because it is morally correct
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    • revolutionize

      US /revəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/

      UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To completely change so that it is much better
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    • rip

      US /rɪp/

      UK /rɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
      • To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
      • (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
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    • rip apart

      US /rɪp əˈpɑrt/

      UK /rip əˈpɑ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tear something into pieces violently.
      • To criticize someone or something severely.
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    • 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.
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    • shuffle

      US /ˈʃʌfəl/

      UK /'ʃʌfl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the order of items/people in a group
      B2
      More
    • simplicity

      US /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

      UK /sɪm'plɪsətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being easy to understand or use
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • 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
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    • tablet

      US /ˈtæblɪt/

      UK /'tæblət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
      • Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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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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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
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    • teamed up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To form as a group to work together on something
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    • tech

      US /tɛk/

      UK /tek/

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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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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    • turnaround

      US /ˈtɚnəˌraʊnd/

      UK /ˈtɜ:nəraʊnd/

      • Noun
      • Unloading/loading/servicing plane for return trip
      C2
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    • tyrant

      US /ˈtaɪrənt/

      UK /ˈtaɪrənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
      B2
      More
    • unbelievable

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very hard to believe; very great
      • Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
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    • wave

      US /wev/

      UK /weɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of sound, air or energy
      • Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause to move side to side or back and forth
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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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