Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • bear with me: Be patient with me.
  • eye popping: To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • come out in the wash: Problems will be resolved over time without worry.
  • get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
  • pay out: To finish paying a debt
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • like a million dollars: To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
  • rake in: To earn a lot of money quickly and easily.
  • for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • symptom: Sign that suggests that there is a problem
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • option: A choice
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • devote: To dedicate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
  • committee: Group of people who do or decide something
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • insanely: In an insane manner
  • execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
  • event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
  • host: Mass; a great number
  • stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
  • medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
  • match: To equal or be as good as something else
  • fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
  • transit: System of transportation, often in a city
  • rail: To complain or object forcefully
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • governor: Person who leads a state or province
  • championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
  • categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
  • centric: Having or situated at or near a center
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • announcement

      US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of informing people about something publicly
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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
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    • bear with me

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be patient with me.
      A2
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    • categorical

      US /ˌkætəˈgɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌkætəˈgɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and firm in manner
      B2TOEIC
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    • centric

      US /'sentrɪk/

      UK /'sentrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having or situated at or near a center
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    • championship

      US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sports competition to find the best player or team
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    • come out in the wash

      US /kʌm aʊt ɪn ðə wɑʃ/

      UK /kʌm aʊt ɪn ðə wɒʃ/

      • other
      • Problems will be resolved over time without worry.
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    • committee

      US /kəˈmɪti/

      UK /kəˈmɪti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of people who do or decide something
      • A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • devote

      US /dɪˈvoʊt/

      UK /dɪˈvəʊt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dedicate
      • To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
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    • estate

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
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    • execute

      US /ˈɛksɪˌkjut/

      UK /ˈeksɪkju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
      • To perform a plan or action
      B1TOEIC
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    • eye popping

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To open one's eyes wide in surprise or shock.
      A1
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    • fare

      US /fer/

      UK /feə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
      • Food of a particular type.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform well or poorly
      • To succeed or manage in a particular situation.
      B1TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • for the benefit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
      A1
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
      B2
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    • get a cut

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
      A2
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    • governor

      US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/

      UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who leads a state or province
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
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    • host

      US /host/

      UK /həʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass; a great number
      • Person who entertains guests
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
      • To lead or start a party, program, or other event
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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.
      A1
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    • insanely

      US /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      UK /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an insane manner
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • jersey

      US /ˈdʒə:zi/

      UK /'dʒɜ:zɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
      B2
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    • like a million dollars

      US /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɑlərz/

      UK /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɒləz/

      • other
      • To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
      B2
      More
    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • match

      US /mætʃ/

      UK /mætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To equal or be as good as something else
      • To work well or look good with something else
      • Noun
      • Something that is equal to or the same as another
      • Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
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    • medical

      US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmedɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to physical health or medicine
      • Noun
      • A health check or test
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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    • nuance

      US /ˈnu:ɑ:ns/

      UK /ˈnju:ɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

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

      US /ˈɑpʃən/

      UK /'ɒpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A choice
      • A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
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    • out of pocket

      US /aʊt ʌv ˈpɑkɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv ˈpɔkit/

      • Adjective
      • Having spent more money than one has received.
      • Expenses paid from one's own funds, not reimbursed immediately.
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    • out of town

      US /aʊt ʌv taʊn/

      UK /aut ɔv taun/

      • Phrase
      • Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
      • Adjective
      • Not available in the local area; absent and unreachable.
      A1
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    • pay out

      US /pe aʊt/

      UK /pei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish paying a debt
      • To give money to someone, especially as a result of a claim or agreement.
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    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • rail

      US /rel/

      UK /reɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain or object forcefully
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin piece of metal, wood as part of a fence
      • One of two metal tracks along which a train runs
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    • rake in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a lot of money quickly and easily.
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • sponsor

      US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/

      UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person that supports the passage of a new law
      • Person giving money for someone's education
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support the passage of a new law
      • To help someone succeed by giving them money
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    • stadium

      US /ˈstediəm/

      UK /'steɪdɪəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building with a sports field for watching games
      B2
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • symptom

      US /ˈsɪmtəm, ˈsɪmp-/

      UK /'sɪmptəm/

      • Noun
      • Sign that suggests that there is a problem
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • tournament

      US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/

      UK /'tʊənəmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sports contest with many games to find a winner
      B2
      More
    • transit

      US /ˈtrænsɪt, -zɪt/

      UK /ˈtrænzɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of transportation, often in a city
      • Process of changing planes at airports
      • Adjective
      • Concerning a transport system in a city
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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
      B1
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    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
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    • tune

      US /tun, tjun/

      UK /tju:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
      • To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
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    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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