Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in terms of
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • go public: To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • cost out: To calculate the total expense of something.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • pretty clearly: In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • cash flow
  • pie in the sky: An unrealistic or improbable idea; a fanciful notion.
  • see to: To attend to; take care of
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
  • take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • on the margins: Located in the border areas or edges of something.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • tried and true: Proven to be reliable or effective.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in a manner: In a specific way or style.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • interact with
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • articulate: To express something clearly using language
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • implement: To start to do something you plan to do
  • financial: Involving money
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
  • venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • asset: Thing that has value to you
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
  • fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
  • utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • broad: General; not detailed
  • enterprise: A business or organization
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • duration: Length of time that something lasts
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • public: Owned by the government
  • disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
  • equity: Condition of people being treated the same
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • marginal: Very small; on the edge; not important
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
  • allocation: Sharing out of work/resources for some purpose
  • globally: Throughout the world
  • ark: Thing that affords protection or safety
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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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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • allocation

      US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharing out of work/resources for some purpose
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • ark

      US /ɑrk/

      UK /ɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Thing that affords protection or safety
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    • articulate

      US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express something clearly using language
      • Adjective
      • Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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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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    • asset

      US /ˈæsˌɛt/

      UK /'æset/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that has value to you
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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.
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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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 end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the margins

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
      • In a state of economic insecurity or poverty; close to the poverty line.
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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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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • attractive

      US /əˈtræktɪv/

      UK /əˈtræktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Making you like them, as by being good-looking
      • Offering advantages or benefits; tempting.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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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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    • benefit

      US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/

      UK /'benɪfɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Good result or effect, something advantageous
      • A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a good effect or be helpful
      • To receive an advantage; to be helped
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    • broad

      US /brɔd/

      UK /brɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • General; not detailed
      • Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • bull market

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
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    • by and large

      US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/

      UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Generally; on the whole; mostly.
      • Taking everything into consideration; all things considered.
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • cash flow

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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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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    • cost out

      US /kɔst aʊt/

      UK /kɒst aʊt/

      • other
      • To calculate the total expense of something.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • disruptive

      US /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
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    • duration

      US /duˈreɪʃn/

      UK /djuˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Length of time that something lasts
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

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

      US /ˈentərpraɪz/

      UK /ˈentəpraɪz/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A business or organization
      • Task often considered difficult or challenging
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    • equity

      US /ˈɛkwɪti/

      UK /ˈekwəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of people being treated the same
      • Value of a house, etc., minus the mortgage
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stocks and shares which pay no fixed interest
      • The value of the shares issued by a company
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • expose

      US /ɪkˈspoʊz/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make visible, without covering or protection
      • To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
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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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    • 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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    • fiction

      US /ˈfɪkʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Made-up stories; imagined events
      • False statement or account about something
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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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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • four wheels

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A vehicle with four wheels.
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • globally

      US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/

      UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Throughout the world
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go public

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • implement

      US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

      UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to do something you plan to do
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A tool
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    • in a bubble

      US /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      UK /ɪn ə ˈbʌbl/

      • other
      • Living isolated from reality or outside events.
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    • in a manner

      US /ɪn e ˈmænɚ/

      UK /in ə ˈmænə/

      • Phrase
      • In a specific way or style.
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    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in isolation

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Separately from other people or things; alone.
      • Considered separately and without reference to other related things.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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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 weeds

      US /ɪn ðə widz/

      UK /ɪn ðə wi:dz/

      • other
      • Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • innovation

      US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating new ideas or inventions
      • A new thing or method that is introduced.
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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.
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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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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    • 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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • marginal

      US /ˈmɑrdʒənəl/

      UK /'mɑ:dʒɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Very small; on the edge; not important
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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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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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on the margins

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in the border areas or edges of something.
      • In a position of being outside the mainstream; marginalized or excluded.
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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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    • pie in the sky

      US /paɪ ɪn ði skaɪ/

      UK /pai in ðə skai/

      • Noun
      • An unrealistic or improbable idea; a fanciful notion.
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
      A1
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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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    • pretty clearly

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      • Phrase
      • In a manner that is very obvious or easy to understand.
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    • productive

      US /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Producing things in large quantities; fertile
      • Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
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    • rather than

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
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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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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • see to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend to; take care of
      • To make sure that something is done
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    • segment

      US /ˈsɛɡmənt/

      UK /ˈsegmənt/

      • Noun
      • Part divided from the other parts of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something into different parts
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    • sensitive

      US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /'sensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
      • (Private information) needing careful treatment
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • standpoint

      US /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˈstændpɔɪnt/

      • Noun
      • Mental position from which things are viewed
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • stop working

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
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    • take for example

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      • Phrase
      • To use as an instance or illustration.
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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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    • 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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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • tried and true

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Proven to be reliable or effective.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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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
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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
      B1
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    • venture

      US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

      UK /'ventʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Business) activity involving calculated risks
      • A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To risk something, such as money
      • To face the dangers, take the risk of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a good connection with someone
      C1
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    • volatility

      US /ˌvɒlə'tɪlətɪ/

      UK /ˌvɒlə'tɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
      • Quality of changing suddenly or extremely
      B2
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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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