Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • deal with
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at least: As a minimum
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • under no circumstances: Absolutely not; in no situation.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
  • concern about: To worry about something.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • at sea
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
  • ship out: To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • bear out: (Of facts) to confirm the truth of
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • bite in: To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
  • in conjunction with: Together with; along with
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • leave aside: To ignore something for the moment
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • take against: To develop a dislike or hostility toward someone.
  • fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
  • by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
  • for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • set up
  • update on: To provide the latest information about something.
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • break out
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • anything other than: Except for; not including
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • rally behind: To show strong support for a person, cause, or team.
  • such as: For example; like
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • news outlet: A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
  • off the face of the earth: To vanish completely and become impossible to find.
  • work out
  • back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in terms of
  • on the point of: About to do something very soon.
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • commercial: Radio or television advertisement
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • regime: A system of management; a form of government
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • blow: To move something using air
  • religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • operation: Business or company, or its activities
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
  • fury: Rage; violent anger
  • strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
  • negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • defensive: Protecting something, yourself from attack
  • strand: Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • suffice: To be enough to do something
  • pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
  • unacceptable: Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
  • blockade: To block or impede the movement of people, objects
  • piracy: Act of robbing a plane or ship
  • navy: Very dark shade of blue
  • shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
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    • all the things

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      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • anything other than

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Except for; not including
      • Different from; not
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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 world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as a result of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at risk

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • at sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • back to normal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
      • Phrase
      • In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • bear out

      US /bɛr aʊt/

      UK /bɛə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of facts) to confirm the truth of
      • To be proven correct about something
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    • being driven by

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      UK

      • Participle
      • Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
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    • bite in

      US /baɪt ɪn/

      UK /baɪt ɪn/

      • other
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • blockade

      US /blɑ:ˈkeɪd/

      UK /blɒˈkeɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To block or impede the movement of people, objects
      • Noun
      • Arrangement that blocks or impedes movement
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • by and large

      US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/

      UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/

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

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
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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
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    • come upon

      US /kʌm əˈpɑn/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • commercial

      US /kəˈmɚʃəl/

      UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/

      • Noun
      • Radio or television advertisement
      • Adjective
      • A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
      • Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
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    • concern about

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To worry about something.
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    • congress

      US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/

      UK /'kɒŋɡres/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
      • Proper Noun
      • American governing body of elected representatives
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    • coordinate with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • defensive

      US /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /dɪˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Protecting something, yourself from attack
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    • diplomatic

      US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning formal relationships between countries
      • Not being offensive
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
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    • economic collapse

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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    • fertilizer

      US /ˈfɚtlˌaɪzɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:təlaɪzə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance added to soil to help plants grow
      • A specific type or brand of fertilizer.
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    • fight back

      US /faɪt bæk/

      UK /fait bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make your point more strongly against opponent
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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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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 that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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    • for the foreseeable

      US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/

      UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/

      • other
      • Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
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    • frankly

      US /ˈfræŋkli/

      UK /ˈfræŋkli/

      • Adverb
      • Speaking honestly and directly
      • Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • fury

      US /ˈfjʊri/

      UK /'fjʊərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rage; violent anger
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • hostage

      US /ˈhɑstɪdʒ/

      UK /'hɒstɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
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    • humanitarian

      US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/

      UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/

      • Noun
      • Person who tries to help those in a crisis
      • Adjective
      • Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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    • in conjunction with

      US /ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/

      UK /in kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wið/

      • Phrase
      • Together with; along with
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    • in hiding

      US /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

      UK /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

      • other
      • Trying to avoid being found or caught.
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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 terms of

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði blæk/

      UK /in ðə blæk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating with a profit; not in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • in the green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
      B2
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in the red

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Operating at a loss; in debt.
      • Phrase
      • Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
      More
    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
      A1
      More
    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
      B1
      More
    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • leave aside

      US /liv əˈsaɪd/

      UK /li:v əˈsaid/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ignore something for the moment
      B2
      More
    • 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
    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
      A2
      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
    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
      B1
      More
    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
      A2
      More
    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
      B1
      More
    • navy

      US /ˈnevi/

      UK /ˈneɪvi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very dark shade of blue
      • Armed force consisting of ships, sailors etc.
      B1
      More
    • negotiation

      US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal discussion to reach an agreement
      B1
      More
    • news outlet

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
      C2
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • nuclear

      US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/

      UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or involving the center of an atom
      A2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off the face of the earth

      US /ɔf ðə feɪs əv ði ɝθ/

      UK /ɒf ðə feɪs əv ðə ɜ:θ/

      • other
      • To vanish completely and become impossible to find.
      B2
      More
    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
      B1
      More
    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
      More
    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
      A2
      More
    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
      A2
      More
    • on the point of

      US /ɑn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ɒv/

      • other
      • About to do something very soon.
      B2
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • operation

      US /ˌɑpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or company, or its activities
      • Functioning; use
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      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
    • overwhelming majority

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
      C1
      More
    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
      A1
      More
    • piracy

      US /ˈpaɪrəsi/

      UK /ˈpaɪrəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of robbing a plane or ship
      • The unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted material.
      • Transitive Verb
      • Act of copying or selling a product illegally
      B2
      More
    • pope

      US /pop/

      UK /pu:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
      B2
      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
      More
    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rally behind

      US /ˈræli bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /ˈræli biˈhaɪnd/

      • other
      • To show strong support for a person, cause, or team.
      B2
      More
    • regime

      US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/

      UK /reɪˈʒi:m/

      • Noun
      • A system of management; a form of government
      B1
      More
    • religious

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
      • Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
      B1
      More
    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • right for

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
      A1
      More
    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • ship out

      US /ʃɪp aʊt/

      UK /ʃip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
      • To leave a place, especially to go to war.
      A2
      More
    • shipping

      US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
      • To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of transporting goods or orders to places
      • The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • shoot down

      US /ʃut daʊn/

      UK /ʃu:t daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
      A2
      More
    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
      A2
      More
    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
      A2
      More
    • sign off

      US /saɪn ɔf/

      UK /sain ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end communications, e.g. by radio
      A1
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
      More
    • stand up to

      US /stænd ʌp tu/

      UK /stænd ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
      A1
      More
    • strait

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Noun
      • Channel joining large bodies of water
      C2
      More
    • strand

      US /strænd/

      UK /strænd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to be stuck or trapped somewhere
      B2
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • suffice

      US /səˈfaɪs/

      UK /səˈfaɪs/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be enough to do something
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • take against

      US /teɪk əˈɡenst/

      UK /teɪk əˈɡenst/

      • other
      • To develop a dislike or hostility toward someone.
      B2
      More
    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
      A1
      More
    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
      More
    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
      More
    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
      More
    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

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

      US /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛptəbəl, -æk-/

      UK /ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being or behaving in the correct or right way
      B1
      More
    • under no circumstances

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Absolutely not; in no situation.
      B2
      More
    • update on

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To provide the latest information about something.
      B1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • with regards to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; relating to; about.
      A1
      More
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      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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