Vocabulary

  • such as: For example; like
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • have to: Must do
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
  • interact with
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • consist of
  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • work out
  • seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
  • take initiative: To be proactive and take the first step in doing something without being told to do so.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • stand out
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for instance: As an example.
  • work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • work wonders: To have a very good effect; to be surprisingly effective.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
  • sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
  • narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
  • on time
  • improve on: To make something better than it was before.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • slack off: To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
  • check off: To write on a list to show something has been done
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
  • take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
  • clock out: To record the time of one's departure from work, typically using a time clock.
  • around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
  • black and white
  • at all hours: At any time, day or night.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
  • has over: To invite someone to your house.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
  • vital: Needed to support life; essential
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • narrative: The telling of a story
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • section: A part of a whole
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • advance: Forward movement by an army
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • scope: Opportunity for action or thought
  • mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
  • faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
  • regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
  • important: Having power or authority
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • certification: Official or legal permission to do something
  • physician: A medical doctor
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
  • extracurricular: Outside the regular academic curriculum
  • ambulance: Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
  • residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
  • undergraduate: A college student studying for their first degree
  • paramedic: Person whose job is to treat medical emergencies
  • pi: The ratio of the circumference to the diameter
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    • administer

      US /ædˈmɪnɪstɚ/

      UK /əd'mɪnɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give e.g. medicine to a patient
      • To manage or have responsibility for something
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    • advance

      US /ædˈvæns/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Forward movement by an army
      • An attempt to seduce someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of an army) to move forward
      • To change or improve
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • ambulance

      US /ˈæmbjələns/

      UK /ˈæmbjələns/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • around the clock

      US /əˈraʊnd ði klɑk/

      UK /əˈraund ðə klɔk/

      • Phrase
      • All day and all night; continuously.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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 all hours

      US /ˌæt ɔl ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /ˌæt ɔ:l ˈauəz/

      • other
      • At any time, day or night.
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • breaks down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • brush up

      US /brʌʃ ʌp/

      UK /brʌʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
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    • build upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as a base for further development.
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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    • by example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Through demonstration or serving as a model.
      • Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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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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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • certification

      US /ˌsə:təfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌsɜ:təfɪˈkeɪʃən/

      • Noun
      • Official or legal permission to do something
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    • check off

      US /tʃɛk ɔf/

      UK /tʃek ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write on a list to show something has been done
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    • clinical

      US /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment or observing patients
      • Using scientific techniques and precision
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    • clock out

      US /klɑk aʊt/

      UK /klɔk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's departure from work, typically using a time clock.
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • communicate

      US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

      UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give and exchange information
      • To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • competitive

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
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    • critical

      US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Making a negative judgment of something
      • Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
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    • empathy

      US /ˈɛmpəθi/

      UK /ˈempəθi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Understanding how other people feel/suffer
      • The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
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    • enthusiasm

      US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/

      UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
      • Great interest and excitement in something
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    • essential

      US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

      UK /ɪ'senʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely or most important and necessary
      • Fundamental; basic.
      • Noun
      • A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
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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.
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    • extracurricular

      US /ˌekstrəkə'rɪkjələ/

      UK /ˌekstrəkə'rɪkjʊlə/

      • Adjective
      • Outside the regular academic curriculum
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    • faculty

      US /ˈfækəlti/

      UK /'fækltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something with the power of the mind
      • The teachers in a school or college
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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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    • 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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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for short

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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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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    • has over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invite someone to your house.
      • To have more than a certain number or amount.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • improve on

      US /ɪmˈpruv ɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v ɒn/

      • other
      • To make something better than it was before.
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    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
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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 person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
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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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • integrity

      US /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/

      UK /ɪnˈtegrəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
      • The state of being whole and undivided.
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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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    • 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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    • jump around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
      • To switch rapidly between different topics or activities.
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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.
      A1
      More
    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
      More
    • mentor

      US /'mentɔ:r/

      UK /'mentɔ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Experienced or wise person who advises others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
      More
    • narrative

      US /ˈnærətɪv/

      UK /ˈnærətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The telling of a story
      • A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
      • Adjective
      • Presented in the form of a story
      B1
      More
    • narrow down

      US /ˈnæro daʊn/

      UK /ˈnærəu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
      A1
      More
    • no limit to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without any restriction or boundary.
      • Having an infinite or boundless extent.
      A1
      More
    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
      B1
      More
    • on a whim

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
      C2
      More
    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
      A1
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
      A1
      More
    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
      A1
      More
    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • paramedic

      US /ˌpærəˈmɛdɪk/

      UK /ˌpærəˈmedɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Person whose job is to treat medical emergencies
      C1
      More
    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
      A2
      More
    • passionate

      US /ˈpæʃənɪt/

      UK /ˈpæʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Being easily excited to strong emotions
      • Having strong sexual desires
      A2
      More
    • physician

      US /fɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A medical doctor
      B2
      More
    • pi

      US /paɪ/

      UK /paɪ/

      • Noun
      • The ratio of the circumference to the diameter
      B2
      More
    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
      B1
      More
    • regularly

      US /ˈregjələrli/

      UK /ˈregjələli/

      • Adverb
      • At the usual time each day, week, or month
      • In a normal or customary way.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
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    • residency

      US /ˈrɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/

      UK /ˈrezɪdənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Training for a junior doctor in hospital
      • A period of time when an artist, writer, or musician lives and works in a particular place.
      C2
      More
    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • return the favor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
      A2
      More
    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
      More
    • scope

      US /skoʊp/

      UK /skəʊp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opportunity for action or thought
      • Range of things included or dealt with
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • seek out

      US /sik aʊt/

      UK /si:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
      B2
      More
    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • show up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
      A1
      More
    • side with

      US /saɪd wɪð/

      UK /said wið/

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

      US /slæk ɔf/

      UK /slæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
      More
    • sniff out

      US /snɪf aʊt/

      UK /snif aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
      A1
      More
    • stick with

      US /stɪk wɪð/

      UK /stik wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
      • To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
      A1
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • take initiative

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be proactive and take the first step in doing something without being told to do so.
      C1
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
      More
    • take with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
      A1
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
      More
    • those in need

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
      • Individuals or groups requiring assistance, support, or resources to meet basic necessities or overcome challenges.
      A1
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • trade off

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
      C2
      More
    • trickle down

      US /ˈtrɪkəl daʊn/

      UK /ˈtrikl daun/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
      A1
      More
    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
      B1
      More
    • undergraduate

      US /ˌʌndərˈgrædʒuət/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈgrædʒuət/

      • Countable Noun
      • A college student studying for their first degree
      B2
      More
    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • vital

      US /'vaɪtl/

      UK /'vaɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Needed to support life; essential
      • Full of life; energetic
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • volunteer

      US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

      UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Working willingly without pay to help others
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps others without being paid
      • A person who enters military service voluntarily.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • wait around

      US /wet əˈraʊnd/

      UK /weit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
      A2
      More
    • weigh on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
      A1
      More
    • work around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
      A1
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • work wonders

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a very good effect; to be surprisingly effective.
      A1
      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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