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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
  • show of hands: A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
  • file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
  • in the interim: During the intervening period of time.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
  • hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
  • at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
  • for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
  • similar: Nearly the same; alike
  • prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • valuable: Being useful or important
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • precedent: A similar action happening before now
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
  • embody: To make something into part of a body or system
  • embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
  • implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
  • alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
  • artifact: Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
  • unit: One apartment in a building
  • rust: Reddish brown color
  • synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
  • judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
  • compile: To put programming data into a computer
  • infer: To reach a conclusion from the evidence
  • sufficiently: To a degree great enough to do something
  • engineering: The practical application of science to industry
  • specification: Description of the design to make something
  • bottleneck: Become narrow, like a bottleneck
  • typescript: A typed manuscript
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
      A2TOEIC
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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
      B2
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    • alignment

      US /əˈlaɪnmənt/

      UK /əˈlaɪnmənt/

      • Noun
      • Agreement to work together on a common goal
      • The state of being in a straight line or in the correct position.
      B2
      More
    • artifact

      US /ˈɑrtəˌfækt/

      UK /'ɑ:təˌfækt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
      B1
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    • at hand

      US /æt hænd/

      UK /æt hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Close by; readily available.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      • Adjective
      • Nearby; easily available
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C2
      More
    • at scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
      • Widely; extensively; with broad application.
      A1
      More
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
      More
    • binary

      US /ˈbaɪnəri/

      UK /ˈbaɪnəri/

      • Adjective
      • Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
      • Noun
      • Mathematical language using only one and zero
      B2
      More
    • bottleneck

      US /ˈbɑ:tlnek/

      UK /ˈbɒtlnek/

      • Noun
      • Become narrow, like a bottleneck
      C2
      More
    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
      B1
      More
    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
      A2
      More
    • clause

      US /klɔz/

      UK /klɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Part of a sentence that has its own verb
      • Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
      B1
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    • communicate

      US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/

      UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give and exchange information
      • To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
      A2
      More
    • compile

      US /kəmˈpaɪl/

      UK /kəm'paɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put programming data into a computer
      • To gather (articles) for a book
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To undergo the process of being converted into machine language.
      B1
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
      A2
      More
    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • effectively

      US /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

      UK /ɪˈfektɪvli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that produces the desired result
      B1
      More
    • embed

      US /ɛmˈbɛd/

      UK /ɪm'bed/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or set inside rock, etc.
      • To integrate (something) into something else.
      B2
      More
    • embody

      US /ɪmˈbɑ:di/

      UK /ɪmˈbɒdi/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something into part of a body or system
      B2
      More
    • engineering

      US /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/

      UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The practical application of science to industry
      B1
      More
    • file in

      US /faɪl ɪn/

      UK /faɪl ɪn/

      • other
      • Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
      B2
      More
    • for the benefit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • hand up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
      More
    • hands down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
      • Adverb
      • Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • implementation

      US /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɪmplɪmen'teɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A practical means for accomplishing something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
      More
    • in alignment

      US /ɪn əˈlaɪnmənt/

      UK /in əˈlaɪnmənt/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
      • Positioned correctly in relation to something else; properly adjusted.
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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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.
      C2
      More
    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in the business of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈbɪznəs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈbiznis ɔv/

      • other
      • Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
      B2
      More
    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

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

      US /ɪn ði ˈɪntɚɪm/

      UK /in ði: ˈɪntərɪm/

      • other
      • During the intervening period of time.
      B2
      More
    • infer

      US /ɪnˈfɚ/

      UK /ɪn'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a conclusion from the evidence
      • To imply; suggest something indirectly
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • integrate

      US /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/

      UK /ˈɪntɪgreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine together; make into one thing
      • To bring (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
      A2
      More
    • judicial

      US /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/

      UK /dʒuˈdɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the orders and laws of a court
      B2
      More
    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
      A2
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
      More
    • precedent

      US /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

      UK /ˈpresɪdənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • A similar action happening before now
      B1
      More
    • prompt

      US /prɑmpt/

      UK /prɒmpt/

      • Noun
      • Message on a computer requiring attention
      • Encouragement to ask someone else to talk
      • Transitive Verb
      • To display a message to requires a user to act
      • To say something to encourage someone else to talk
      B1
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    • quite possible

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • read through

      US /rid θru/

      UK /ri:d θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
      • To read something quickly without paying attention to details.
      • Noun
      • A rehearsal where actors read through the script without acting it out fully.
      A1
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
      A2TOEIC
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • request for

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A formal application or appeal for something.
      • A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
      A1
      More
    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
      A2TOEIC
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    • rust

      US /rʌst/

      UK /rʌst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reddish brown color
      • Disease causing red and brown spots on leaves
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a red crust on old iron and steel objects
      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
      A1
      More
    • show of hands

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A way of voting in which people raise their hands to show that they support something.
      A1
      More
    • specification

      US /ˌspɛsəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Description of the design to make something
      B1TOEIC
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • sufficiently

      US /səˈfɪʃəntlɪ/

      UK /sə'fɪʃntlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree great enough to do something
      B1
      More
    • synchronize

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make two things work at the same time
      C2
      More
    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
      A2TOEIC
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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
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • think through

      US /θɪŋk θru/

      UK /θiŋk θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
      A1
      More
    • typescript

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A typed manuscript
      C2
      More
    • ultimate

      US /ˈʌltəmɪt/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • Basic; original; most significant
      • Being the greatest example of something
      • Noun
      • A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
      • The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
      A2
      More
    • unit

      US /ˈjunɪt/

      UK /ˈju:nɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One apartment in a building
      • Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
      B2TOEIC
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    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
      A2
      More
    • valuable

      US /ˈvæljuəbəl, ˈvæljə-/

      UK /ˈvæljuəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being useful or important
      • Being worth a lot of money
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a good connection with someone
      C1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      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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    Ever wondered if code is really the most valuable thing a programmer creates? Sean Grove from OpenAI dives into the concept of 'specifications' as a powerful way to communicate intent, explaining why mastering this skill might be the future of programming. You'll learn about the anatomy of a specification and how it can be used to align humans and even communicate with AI models!

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