Vocabulary

  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • concern: To be about a particular topic
  • subsequent: Happening after; later
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • catastrophe: Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • option: A choice
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
  • trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
  • breach: To break laws or barriers (e.g. walls)
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
  • surplus: More than is needed or wanted
  • bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
  • soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
  • aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • virtuous: Having moral goodness
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
  • negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
  • mutually: So as to be shared by two or more people/things
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • escalation: An increase in severity
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
  • deterrence: Negative motivational influence
  • illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
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    • aggression

      US /əˈɡrɛʃən/

      UK /əˈgreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
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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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    • 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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    • breach

      US /britʃ/

      UK /bri:tʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break laws or barriers (e.g. walls)
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    • burden

      US /ˈbɚdn/

      UK /'bɜ:dn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
      • Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
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    • bury

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into the ground and cover it
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • catastrophe

      US /kəˈtæstrəfi/

      UK /kə'tæstrəfɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
      • A complete failure; a fiasco.
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    • coherent

      US /koˈhɪrənt, -ˈhɛr-/

      UK /kəʊ'hɪərənt/

      • Adjective
      • (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
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    • concern

      US /kənˈsɚn/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:n/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be about a particular topic
      • To have a direct impact on someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Company, firm or business
      • Feeling of worry or anxiety
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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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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
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    • democracy

      US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

      UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of government in which everyone is equal
      • Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
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    • deterrence

      US /dɪˈtɚrəns, -ˈtʌr-/

      UK /dɪ'terəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Negative motivational influence
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    • diplomacy

      US /dɪˈploməsi/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
      • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
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    • disorder

      US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of confusion or a lack of organization
      • Illness when the body is not functioning well
      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • escalation

      US /ˌeskə'leɪʃn/

      UK /ˌeskə'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in severity
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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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    • guarantee

      US /ˌɡærənˈti/

      UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To promise to repair a broken product
      • To promise that something will happen or be done
      • Countable Noun
      • A promise to repair a broken product
      • Promise that something will be done as expected
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • illegally

      US /ɪˈliɡəlɪ/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
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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 danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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.
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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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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • mutually

      US /ˈmjuːtʃuəli/

      UK /ˈmju:tʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • So as to be shared by two or more people/things
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    • negotiate

      US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/

      UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
      • To manage a difficult task or path successfully
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    • negotiation

      US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal discussion to reach an agreement
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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 earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • option

      US /ˈɑpʃən/

      UK /'ɒpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A choice
      • A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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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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    • shame

      US /ʃem/

      UK /ʃeɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel ashamed
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    • soar

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
      • To fly or rise high in the air
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    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
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    • sovereignty

      US /ˈsɑ:vrənti/

      UK /ˈsɒvrənti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power a country has to decide for itself
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    • speak out

      US /spik aʊt/

      UK /spi:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
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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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    • subsequent

      US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/

      UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening after; later
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    • surplus

      US /ˈsɚpləs, -ˌplʌs/

      UK /ˈsɜ:pləs/

      • Adjective
      • More than is needed or wanted
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Extra amount of something above what you need
      • The amount by which income or receipts exceed outlays or expenditure.
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    • trade

      US /treid/

      UK /treɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
      • Action of buying and selling things in business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
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    • transatlantic

      US /ˌtrænsətˈlæntɪk, ˌtrænz-/

      UK /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Going across the Atlantic Ocean
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    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

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

      US /ˈvɜ:rtʃuəs/

      UK /ˈvɜ:tʃuəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having moral goodness
      • Exhibiting moral virtue; righteous.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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    Gas prices in UK and Europe soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran | BBC News

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    Ever wondered how global events impact your wallet? This BBC News report dives into how strikes in the Middle East are sending gas prices soaring across the UK and Europe, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to international affairs and energy shocks along the way!

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