Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • deal with
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • last summer: The summer before this one.
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • in terms of
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • call the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • issue: To make something available to be used or sold
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • regime: A system of management; a form of government
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • huge: Very very large
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
  • rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
  • accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • important: Having power or authority
  • arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • existential: Philosophy concerning existence
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • defend: To protect and explain your position in court
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
  • confrontation: A disagreement or argument
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
  • strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
  • proxy: Person authorized to act for another
  • negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • rift: Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
  • ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
  • buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
  • ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
  • disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
  • destabilize: To make unstable or unpredictable
  • enrichment: Making someone's life richer
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    • across the board

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      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • ally

      US /'ælaɪ/

      UK /'ælaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group to offer or receive support
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • arsenal

      US /ˈɑrsənəl/

      UK /'ɑ:sənl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where weapons are stored
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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
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    • as a result of

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      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as one

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      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 soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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 best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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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 the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attentive to

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      • Adjective
      • Paying close attention to someone or something.
      • Considerate and helpful; making sure that people have what they need.
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    • ballistic

      US /bəˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /bəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • betrayal

      US /bɪ'treɪəl/

      UK /bɪ'treɪəl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
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    • buffer

      US /ˈbʌfɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌfə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Data in computer memory allowing fast access
      • Protection to prevent things mixing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To store data in special memory for fast access
      • To protect a thing by separating it from
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    • call the shots

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      UK

      • Idiom
      • To be in charge; to make the decisions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be in a position of authority and make the important decisions.
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    • ceasefire

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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    • confrontation

      US /ˌkɑ:nfrənˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • A disagreement or argument
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    • contend with

      US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/

      UK /kənˈtend wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

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

      US /dɪˈfɛnd/

      UK /dɪ'fend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To protect and explain your position in court
      • To protect against an attack
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    • destabilize

      US /diˈstebəˌlaɪz/

      UK /ˌdi:'steɪbəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make unstable or unpredictable
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
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    • disagreement

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡrimənt/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈgri:mənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or state of not agreeing
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    • do in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
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    • enrichment

      US /ɛnˈrɪtʃmənt/

      UK /ɪn'rɪtʃmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Making someone's life richer
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • existential

      US /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl, ˌɛksɪ-/

      UK /ˌegzɪˈstenʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Philosophy concerning existence
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    • few steps

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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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 other words

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in point

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
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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 future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • 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.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • issue

      US /ˈɪʃu/

      UK /'ɪʃu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something available to be used or sold
      • To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
      • Single edition of a magazine
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    • last summer

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      UK

      • Noun
      • The summer before this one.
      • Phrase
      • Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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    • leverage

      US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/

      UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage which gives you influence or power
      • An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an advantage which gives you influence
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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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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • million dollar

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
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    • minimum

      US /ˈmɪnəməm/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪməm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
      • The lowest recorded or expected temperature.
      • Adjective
      • Smallest or lowest; the least possible.
      • Using or requiring the least possible resources.
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    • missile

      US /ˈmɪsəl/

      UK /ˈmisail/

      • Noun
      • A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
      • A self-propelled guided weapon.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or used in missiles.
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    • negotiate

      US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/

      UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
      • To manage a difficult task or path successfully
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    • negotiation

      US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/

      UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A formal discussion to reach an agreement
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    • no matter

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      UK

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

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
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    • 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
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    • on the ground

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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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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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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    • perspective

      US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/

      UK /pə'spektɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
      • Ability to understand what is important in life
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • 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
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • proxy

      US /ˈprɑksi/

      UK /'prɒksɪ/

      • Noun
      • Person authorized to act for another
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    • rather than

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      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • regime

      US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/

      UK /reɪˈʒi:m/

      • Noun
      • A system of management; a form of government
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • rhetoric

      US /ˈrɛtərɪk/

      UK /ˈretərɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The study of public speaking or writing techniques
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    • rift

      US /rɪft/

      UK /rɪft/

      • Noun
      • Opening made by splitting; a major disagreement
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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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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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • settle for

      US /ˈsɛtl fɔr/

      UK /ˈsetl fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept something although not satisfied with it
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    • significant

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/

      • Adjective
      • Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
      • Having meaning; important; noticeable
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    • sovereign

      US /ˈsɑ:vrən/

      UK /ˈsɒvrɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
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    • strait

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Noun
      • Channel joining large bodies of water
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • things change

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
      • An acknowledgement of the need to adapt to new realities or developments.
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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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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • without me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
      A2
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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    • zoom in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
      • To focus attention on something specific.
      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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    Trump vs. Netanyahu: Is the US betraying Israel for a deal with Iran? | To the point

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    Former allies Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are clashing over the Iran deal, and it's causing major tension! This video dives into the complex political fallout, exploring whether the US is betraying Israel and what this means for their long-standing alliance. You'll hear insightful analysis and pick up key phrases for discussing international relations and political disagreements.

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