Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • huge: Very very large
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • milestone: Significant event in your life (or in a project)
  • tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • lab: Short for 'laboratory'
  • globally: Throughout the world
  • visibility: Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
  • operational: Being in working condition and ready to be used
  • mall: Large public area often covered with grass
  • domestically: With respect to your own country
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • aggregation: Group of things described or viewed as one
  • payback: Financial return or reward in return for a loan
  • telecom: Involving communication at a distance
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    • aggregation

      US /ˌæɡrɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌæɡrɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of things described or viewed as one
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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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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.
      A2
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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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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
      A2
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
      B1
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    • conventional

      US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

      UK /kən'venʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Following the common attitudes and practices
      • Non-nuclear
      B2
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
      A2TOEIC
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
      A2
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
      A2
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • domestically

      US /də'mestɪklɪ/

      UK /də'mestɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to your own country
      • In a way that relates to the home, household, or family affairs
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    • entrepreneur

      US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Businessperson who develops new businesses
      • A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
      B2
      More
    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • globally

      US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/

      UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Throughout the world
      B1
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    • go against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
      A1
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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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    • gut

      US /ɡʌt/

      UK /ɡʌt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
      • To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stomach and internal organs of digestion
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • internet access

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ability to connect to the internet.
      • A service that allows you to connect to the internet.
      A1
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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • lab

      US /læb/

      UK /læb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short for 'laboratory'
      B1
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
      A2TOEIC
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    • mall

      US /mɔl, mæl/

      UK /mɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large public area often covered with grass
      • Large shopping center with many individual stores
      B2TOEIC
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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
      B1
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    • milestone

      US /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/

      UK /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Significant event in your life (or in a project)
      C2
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    • mobile

      US /ˈmoʊbl/

      UK /'məʊbaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be moved or able to move
      • Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
      • Countable Noun
      • Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
      • A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
      B1
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
      A2
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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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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
      B1
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    • operational

      US /ˌɑpəˈreʃənəl/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in working condition and ready to be used
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
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    • payback

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Financial return or reward in return for a loan
      C2
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
      A2TOEIC
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    • reflect on

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
      B2
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
      A2TOEIC
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    • scenario

      US /səˈner.i.oʊ/

      UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/

      • Noun
      • An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
      B1
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • shrine

      US /ʃraɪn/

      UK /ʃraɪn/

      • Noun
      • Religious place that honors a person or saint
      B2
      More
    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
      A2TOEIC
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    • telecom

      US /'telɪkɒm/

      UK /'telɪkɒm/

      • Adjective
      • Involving communication at a distance
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • 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
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    • tradition

      US /trəˈdɪʃən/

      UK /trəˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An event, custom or way common to a people or race
      • Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
      B1TOEIC
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    • visibility

      US /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
      B1TOEIC
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

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