Vocabulary

  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • such as: For example; like
  • this day and age: The present period or modern times.
  • in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • previous: Existing or happening before the present time
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
  • paralysis: Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • diminish: To make something smaller or less important
  • candidate: Politician who is running for public office
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
  • sweat: To do an amount of hard work
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • sneaky: Deceptive and underhand
  • induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
  • analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • analysis: Careful study to better understand something
  • drown: To kill something by putting it under water
  • squat: To illegally live on anothers property or land
  • solely: With no one or nothing else
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • marathon: Lasting for a long time
  • discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
  • repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
  • illustration: Picture that helps explain something
  • backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
  • readiness: State of having been made ready or prepared
  • unavailable: Not available, accessible, or at hand
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • analysis

      US /əˈnælɪsɪs/

      UK /əˈnæləsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Careful study to better understand something
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    • analyze

      US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'ænəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study carefully to find out the meaning of
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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • backpack

      US /ˈbækˌpæk/

      UK /'bækpæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel very lightly carrying your things
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    • candidate

      US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/

      UK /ˈkændɪdət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Politician who is running for public office
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    • diminish

      US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

      UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something smaller or less important
      • To imply someone's reputation is less good
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    • discomfort

      US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

      UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
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    • drown

      US /draʊn/

      UK /draʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill something by putting it under water
      • To make something very wet or cover it completely
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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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
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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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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • illusion

      US /ɪˈluʒən/

      UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Idea, image or impression that is not correct
      • Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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    • illustration

      US /ˌɪləˈstreʃən/

      UK /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Picture that helps explain something
      • Making an analogy to explain something
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    • in a suit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Wearing a suit of clothes.
      • Involved in a legal action or lawsuit.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in this day and age

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the present time; nowadays.
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    • induce

      US /ɪnˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /ɪn'dju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone do something; create an outcome
      • To make a woman give birth by giving her medicine
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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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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • marathon

      US /'mærəθɑ:n/

      UK /'mærəθən/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting for a long time
      • Countable Noun
      • Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
      • A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
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    • momentum

      US /moˈmɛntəm/

      UK /mə'mentəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Speed or force that is gained when something moves
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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 a whim

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • outcome

      US /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/

      UK /ˈaʊtkʌm/

      • Noun
      • Something that happens as a result, consequence
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    • paralysis

      US /pəˈrælɪsɪs/

      UK /pəˈræləsɪs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
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    • previous

      US /ˈpriviəs/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or happening before the present time
      • Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
      • Noun
      • A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
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    • procrastination

      US /proʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting off something you ought to do
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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    • readiness

      US /ˈrɛdɪnɪs/

      UK /ˈredinəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having been made ready or prepared
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    • repeatedly

      US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • (Said, done) many times; over and over
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    • 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.
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    • resonate

      US /ˈrɛzəˌnet/

      UK /'rezəneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
      • (E.g. of a bell) to sound clearly for a long time
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
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    • routine

      US /ruˈtin/

      UK /ru:ˈti:n/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done regularly or habitually
      • Always the same; boring through lack of variety
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
      • Series of actions that make up a performance
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • sneaky

      US /ˈsniki/

      UK /ˈsni:ki/

      • Adjective
      • Deceptive and underhand
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    • solely

      US /ˈsolli, ˈsoli/

      UK /ˈsəʊlli:, ˈsəʊli:/

      • Adverb
      • With no one or nothing else
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    • squat

      US /skwɑ:t/

      UK /skwɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To illegally live on anothers property or land
      • To sit on your heels
      • Noun
      • Exercise consisting of sitting on your heels
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • sweat

      US /swɛt/

      UK /swet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do an amount of hard work
      • To be worried or anxious about something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of hard work
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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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    • this day and age

      US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • The present period or modern times.
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    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
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    • unavailable

      US /ˌʌnəˈveləbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not available, accessible, or at hand
      • Not able to be used at a scheduled time
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    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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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.
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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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