Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in terms of
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • at least: As a minimum
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
  • enthusiastic way: In a manner characterized by great excitement and eagerness.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • strike up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • go along with: To agree to do something
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • play ball: Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • digital media: Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • engage: To start to fight with an enemy
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
  • adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • blow: To move something using air
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
  • equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • quantity: A large amount of something
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • spatula: Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • goo: Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
  • bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
  • zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
  • pediatric: Concerning the medical care of children
  • adaptable: Having the ability to change to new conditions
  • connectivity: Degree to which computer system has connections
  • iterative: Marked by iteration; repeating
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • acquisition

      US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
      • A company or asset bought by another company.
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    • adaptable

      US /əˈdæptəbəl/

      UK /əˈdæptəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to change to new conditions
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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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    • 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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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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 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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    • ball out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
      • To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble.
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    • being with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
      • Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
      • Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
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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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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • bum

      US /bʌm/

      UK /bʌm/

      • Noun
      • (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
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    • cognitive

      US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • The process of knowing and remembering
      • Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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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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    • connectivity

      US /ˌkɑnɛkˈtɪvɪti/

      UK /ˌkɒnekˈtɪvɪti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Degree to which computer system has connections
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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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    • critical

      US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

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

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
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    • digital media

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Electronic devices and media platforms used to create, distribute, and consume content.
      • Forms of electronic communication (such as websites, video, email, social media) that can be used to create and disseminate content.
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    • end up with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • engage

      US /ɪn'gedʒ/

      UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to fight with an enemy
      • To hire someone for a task or job
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • enthusiastic way

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner characterized by great excitement and eagerness.
      • Using an approach filled with zeal and passion.
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    • equation

      US /ɪˈkweʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈkweɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
      • Complex set of different facts, ideas or issues
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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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    • 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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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • go along with

      US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do something
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • goo

      US /ɡu/

      UK /gu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
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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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    • 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
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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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 play

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
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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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    • in the zone

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • interaction

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of people or things affecting each other
      • The activity of talking to other people, working together etc
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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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    • iterative

      US /'ɪtəˌreɪtɪv/

      UK /'ɪtərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Marked by iteration; repeating
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    • kind of lost

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
      • Feeling without purpose or direction in life; uncertain about one's goals or path.
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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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    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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    • live through

      US /liv θru/

      UK /liv θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
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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.
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    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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    • meaningful

      US /ˈminɪŋfəl/

      UK /'mi:nɪŋfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having importance; showing someone's intention
      • Having importance or value.
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • million dollar

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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    • 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.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
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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 a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
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    • on the basis of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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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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    • other places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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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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    • pediatric

      US /ˌpi:dɪ'ætrɪk/

      UK /ˌpi:dɪ'ætrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the medical care of children
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • play ball

      US /pleɪ bɔl/

      UK /pleɪ bɔ:l/

      • other
      • Cooperate or act in agreement with others.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • quantity

      US /ˈkwɑntɪti/

      UK /ˈkwɒntəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large amount of something
      • Amount or number of something
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • right next to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
      • Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
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    • 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.
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    • sort out

      US /sɔrt aʊt/

      UK /sɔ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
      • To resolve a problem; manage successfully
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    • spatula

      US /ˈspætʃələ/

      UK /ˈspætʃələ/

      • Noun
      • Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
      • A turner with a narrow flexible blade
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    • 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.
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    • strike up

      US /straɪk ʌp/

      UK /straik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
      • To begin to play music.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

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

      US

      UK

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

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • try for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
      A2
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
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    • zoom

      US /zum/

      UK /zu:m/

      • Noun
      • Camera lens used to magnify images
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move along or go somewhere very quickly
      B1
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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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