Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • chip away: To gradually make something weaker or smaller.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • tie to: To connect or link something to something else.
  • side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
  • declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
  • assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
  • anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
  • constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
  • illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
  • ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
  • urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • dismantle: To take something apart in an organized way
  • behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
  • allegiance: Loyalty
  • flurry: Sudden rush of activity
  • blatantly: Very obviously; without any shame
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • reshape: To form something into a new shape
  • journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
  • electorate: Group of people who may vote in an election
  • thereof: Concerning that or it
  • visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
  • crusade: Vigorous focused activity for a worthy cause
  • enslave: To make someone live like a slave
  • foundational: Being the base or important starting point
  • unconstitutional: Not consistent with or according to a constitution
  • eraser: Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
  • birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

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

      US /əˈdʒɛndə/

      UK /ə'dʒendə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
      • Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
      B1TOEIC
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    • allegiance

      US /əˈlidʒəns/

      UK /əˈli:dʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Loyalty
      B2TOEIC
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    • anchor

      US /ˈæŋkɚ/

      UK /'æŋkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
      • Person who presents a news program on TV
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
      • To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
      More
    • assault

      US /əˈsɔlt/

      UK /əˈsɔ:lt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone physically or emotionally
      • Noun
      • An attack on someone physically or emotionally
      B1
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
      More
    • behalf

      US /bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf/

      UK /biˈhɑ:f/

      • Noun
      • As a representative of someone or a group.
      • For the good of someone or something.
      B2TOEIC
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    • birthright

      US /ˈbə:θˌraɪt/

      UK /ˈbɜ:θraɪt/

      • Noun
      • Privilege or property you have from birth
      C2
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    • blatantly

      US /'bleɪtəntlɪ/

      UK /'bleɪtəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Very obviously; without any shame
      B2
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
      A2
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    • chip away

      US /tʃɪp əˈwe/

      UK /tʃip əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually make something weaker or smaller.
      • To remove small pieces of something by hitting it with a tool.
      A2
      More
    • consensus

      US /kənˈsɛnsəs/

      UK /kənˈsensəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A decision that is shared by most of a group
      B1
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    • constitution

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Statement of fundamental principles of a country
      • Condition of your health
      B1
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    • constitutional

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəl, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɒnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
      • Regarding the basic health, character of a person
      B2
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
      A2TOEIC
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    • crusade

      US /kruˈsed/

      UK /kru:'seɪd/

      • Noun
      • Vigorous focused activity for a worthy cause
      B2
      More
    • declare

      US /dɪˈklɛr/

      UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a statement in a strong and confident way
      • To show the cost of things purchased overseas
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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.
      B1
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    • dismantle

      US /dɪsˈmæntl/

      UK /dɪs'mæntl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take something apart in an organized way
      • To gradually cause something to come to an end or fail.
      B2
      More
    • electorate

      US /ɪˈlɛktərɪt/

      UK /ɪˈlektərət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of people who may vote in an election
      B2
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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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    • enforcement

      US /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      UK /ɪn'fɔ:smənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of making sure that rules are followed
      • The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
      B1
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    • enslave

      US /ɛnˈslev/

      UK /ɪn'sleɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone live like a slave
      C2
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • eraser

      US /ɪˈreɪsər/

      UK /ɪˈreɪzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
      B2
      More
    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • exclusive

      US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

      UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being available only to people with a lot of money
      • Available to only a particular person, group
      B1TOEIC
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
      A2TOEIC
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    • flurry

      US /ˈflə:ri, ˈflʌri/

      UK /'flʌrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Sudden rush of activity
      B2
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • foundational

      US /faʊn'deɪʃənəl/

      UK /faʊn'deɪʃənəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the base or important starting point
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
      A2TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • illegal

      US /ɪˈliɡəl/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed by the laws or rules
      • Prohibited by law; illicit.
      A2
      More
    • immigrant

      US /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

      UK /ˈɪmɪgrənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person moving to another country to live there
      B1
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
      C2
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    • in play

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
      • Available or under consideration.
      A1
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    • interpretation

      US /ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Explanation of the meaning of something
      • Act of translating between languages
      A2
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    • journalism

      US /ˈdʒɜ:rnəlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Profession of writing or reporting news
      B2
      More
    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
      C2TOEIC
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
      B1
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
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    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
      A2TOEIC
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
      More
    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
      A2TOEIC
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    • reshape

      US /riˈʃep/

      UK /ˌri:'ʃeɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a new shape
      B2
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

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

      US /ˈrɪpəl/

      UK /'rɪpl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
      • Sound/noise/laughter that changes in volume
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel or move as small, gentle waves
      • To be spread through a person or group
      B2TOEIC
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    • sentiment

      US /ˈsɛntəmənt/

      UK /ˈsentɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling or attitude you have about something
      • Feeling of love, sympathy and friendly emotions
      B1
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    • side with

      US /saɪd wɪð/

      UK /said wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
      A2
      More
    • strip

      US /strɪp/

      UK /strɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
      • To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
      • Countable Noun
      • Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
      B1
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
      B1
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    • thereof

      US /ˌðerˈɑ:v/

      UK /ˌðeərˈɒv/

      • Adverb
      • Concerning that or it
      B2
      More
    • tie to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect or link something to something else.
      • To restrict or limit someone's freedom or ability to act.
      A1
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
      B1TOEIC
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    • unconstitutional

      US /ˌʌnˌkɑ:nstəˈtu:ʃənl/

      UK /ˌʌnˌkɒnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Not consistent with or according to a constitution
      C2
      More
    • urgent

      US /ˈɜ:rdʒənt/

      UK /ˈɜ:dʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very important and needing immediate attention
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • visa

      US /'vi:zə/

      UK /ˈvi:zə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Authorization to enter a foreign country
      B2
      More
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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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    The end of birthright citizenship as we know it?

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