Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • in terms of
  • conversation skills: The ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful exchanges with others.
  • extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • weak spots: Areas of vulnerability or deficiency.
  • improve on: To make something better than it was before.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • scribble down: To write something quickly and carelessly.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • in the mood: Wanting to do something
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • articulate: To express something clearly using language
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
  • bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
  • confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
  • consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
  • bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • gain: To increase in something, such as weight
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sprint: To race or move at full speed
  • blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
  • tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
  • deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
  • nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • fixate: To intently focus attention on something
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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.
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      C2
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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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    • better understanding

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
      B2
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    • blurry

      US /ˈblə:ɪ/

      UK /ˈblɜ:ri/

      • Adjective
      • Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
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    • bold

      US /bold/

      UK /bəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Brave; very confident; too confident
      • Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
      • Noun
      • Darker heavier shade of a font
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    • bullet

      US /ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /'bʊlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal object fired from a gun
      • Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
      • Adjective
      • Very fast.
      B1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

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

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • confident

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
      • Noun
      • A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
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    • consistently

      US /kənˈsɪstəntlɪ/

      UK /kən'sɪstəntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is the same almost every time
      • In every case or on every occasion; invariably
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    • consume

      US /kənˈsum/

      UK /kən'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, buy or use up something
      • To take all your energy; focus the attention
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • conversation skills

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful exchanges with others.
      • Proficiency in engaging in professional dialogues, negotiations, and presentations.
      B1
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
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    • deepen

      US /ˈdipən/

      UK /'di:pən/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become louder, lower or greater in degree
      B1
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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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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
      A2
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    • extent to which

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
      • The degree of influence or effect that something has.
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    • fall short

      US /fɔl ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ:l ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
      A2
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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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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • fixate

      US /ˈfɪkˌset/

      UK /'fɪkseɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To intently focus attention on something
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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 myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the better

      US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

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

      US /ɡen/

      UK /ɡeɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in something, such as weight
      • To get something wanted, needed or valued
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something, such as weight
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      B1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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    • in the mood

      US /ɪn ði mud/

      UK /in ðə mu:d/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do something
      • Having a desire for sex
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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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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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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
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    • messy

      US /ˈmɛsi/

      UK /'mesɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being complex or difficult to fix
      • Being untidy or dirty
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    • 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.
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    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
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    • nervousness

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
      C2
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
      A1
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    • on the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • 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.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
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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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    • scribble down

      US /ˈskrɪbl daʊn/

      UK /ˈskribl daʊn/

      • other
      • To write something quickly and carelessly.
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    • script

      US /skrɪpt/

      UK /skrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
      • Set of letters or characters of a written language
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a text for a movie, play or speech
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • shallow

      US /ˈʃælo/

      UK /'ʃæləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not deep; short from top to bottom
      • Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
      A1
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    • spill over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To flow over the edge of a container.
      • To spread or extend into other areas or situations, especially undesirable things.
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    • sprint

      US /sprɪnt/

      UK /sprɪnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To race or move at full speed
      • Noun
      • A race run at full speed
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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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.
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
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    • tutor

      US /ˈtu:tə(r)/

      UK /ˈtju:tə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A teacher who deals with students personally
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give private instruction to someone
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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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    • weak spots

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Areas of vulnerability or deficiency.
      • Figurative areas of vulnerability or deficiency in a plan, argument, or organization.
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    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
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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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