Vocabulary

  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • sense of entitlement: The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
  • switch off
  • pump up: To inflate something with air using a pump.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • by all means: Certainly; of course
  • as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
  • goes well: To happen in the way desired
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
  • kill the messenger: To blame the bearer of bad news instead of the problem itself.
  • side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
  • fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
  • step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • herd mentality: The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • bury your head in the sand: To ignore or avoid facing unpleasant facts or problems.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • overwhelmingly positive: Extremely positive; having a very strong and favorable effect.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • on the record: Officially documented or registered.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in light of: Because of; considering
  • stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
  • out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
  • stars align: When circumstances are particularly favorable or lucky.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • criticize: To assess the work of others
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • constructive: Having positive effective results
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • swift: Quick
  • ash: Gray powder left after a fire
  • iteration: Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
  • autopilot: (For ships, planes) automatic navigational device
  • photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera
  • generative: Having the ability to produce or originate
  • copyright: Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
  • idol: Person who is greatly admired
  • slop: To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
  • aria: Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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    • anime

      US /ˈænəˌme/

      UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A form of Japanese animation
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    • aria

      US /'ɑ:rɪr/

      UK /'ɑ:rɪə/

      • Noun
      • Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • article

      US /ˈɑrtɪkəl/

      UK /'ɑ:tɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
      • Piece of writing about a particular subject
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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 you wish

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
      • Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
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    • ash

      US /æʃ/

      UK /æʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Gray powder left after a fire
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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 heart

      US /æt hɑrt/

      UK /æt hɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
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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 some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • autopilot

      US /ˈɔ:toʊpaɪlət/

      UK /ˈɔ:təʊpaɪlət/

      • Noun
      • (For ships, planes) automatic navigational device
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • bury your head in the sand

      US /ˈbɛri jʊɚ hɛd ɪn ðə sænd/

      UK /ˈberi jʊə hed in ðə sænd/

      • other
      • To ignore or avoid facing unpleasant facts or problems.
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    • by all means

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Certainly; of course
      • Phrase
      • In every possible way; using every method possible
      • Certainly; of course
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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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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • constructive

      US /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

      UK /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having positive effective results
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    • copyright

      US /ˈkɑpiˌraɪt/

      UK /'kɒpɪraɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain the legal right to own a creative work
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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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    • criticize

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assess the work of others
      • To say that someone or something is bad
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
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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.
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    • entrepreneurial

      US /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:rɪrl/

      UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:rɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
      • Characterized by initiative and willingness to take risks.
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

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

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
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    • fair game

      US /fɛr ɡem/

      UK /fɛə ɡeim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
      • Adjective
      • Animals that are legal to hunt or fish during a specific season.
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    • feedback

      US /ˈfidˌbæk/

      UK /ˈfi:dbæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
      • Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give information or opinions about something to someone, especially in order to improve it.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • generative

      US /ˈdʒɛnərətɪv, -əˌre-/

      UK /ˈdʒenərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to produce or originate
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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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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    • goes well

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen in the way desired
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be successful or satisfactory; to turn out favorably.
      • To be harmonious or matching; to look good together.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • happen by

      US /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/

      • other
      • To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
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    • have been around

      US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a lot of experience in life.
      • To have existed for a period of time.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • herd mentality

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      UK

      • Noun
      • The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
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    • idol

      US /ˈaɪdl/

      UK /'aɪdl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is greatly admired
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    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
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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 light of

      US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/

      UK /in lait ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Because of; considering
      • Preposition
      • Considering; taking into account
      • Because of; as a result of
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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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in the west

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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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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    • 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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    • intellectual property

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
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    • iteration

      US /ˌɪtəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɪtəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Single execution of a repeated set of instructions
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    • kill the messenger

      US /kɪl ðə ˈmɛsɪndʒɚ/

      UK /kil ðə ˈmesɪndʒə/

      • other
      • To blame the bearer of bad news instead of the problem itself.
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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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    • lean in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
      • To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
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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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    • 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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    • near and dear

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very important and loved; cherished.
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • on the record

      US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
      • Phrase
      • Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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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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    • on tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of the gate

      US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • At the very beginning of an event or process.
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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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    • overwhelmingly positive

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely positive; having a very strong and favorable effect.
      • Adverb
      • In an overwhelmingly positive manner; with extremely favorable reviews or feedback.
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    • photography

      US /fəˈtɑ:grəfi/

      UK /fəˈtɒgrəfi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Art of taking pictures with a camera
      • The business or industry related to taking and selling photographs.
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
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    • pump up

      US /pʌmp ʌp/

      UK /pʌmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inflate something with air using a pump.
      • To increase or improve something.
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
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    • right out of the gate

      US /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
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    • sense of entitlement

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
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    • side note

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
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    • slop

      US /slɑp/

      UK /slɒp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
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    • stand with

      US /stænd wɪð/

      UK /stænd wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
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    • stars align

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • When circumstances are particularly favorable or lucky.
      More
    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • step to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
      • To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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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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    • swift

      US /swɪft/

      UK /swɪft/

      • Adjective
      • Quick
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    • switch off

      US /swɪtʃ ɔf/

      UK /switʃ ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
      • To stop paying attention to someone or something
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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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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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
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    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
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    • trade off

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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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.
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • valid

      US /ˈvælɪd/

      UK /'vælɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being in effect or in force, often legally
      • Reasonable; based on sound assumptions
      A2TOEIC
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
      A2
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    • with all due respect

      US /wɪð ɔl du rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /wið ɔ:l dju: risˈpekt/

      • Phrase
      • A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
      B1
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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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    • without me

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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