Vocabulary

  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • compared with: In relation to
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
  • snatch up: To acquire something quickly and eagerly.
  • soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
  • die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • grind up: To break something into small pieces by crushing it.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • check out
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
  • diverse: Being varied or different from each other
  • diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • soil: Conditions in which something develops
  • tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
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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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    • 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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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • compared with

      US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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    • die out

      US /daɪ aʊt/

      UK /dai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappear completely; to become extinct
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    • diverse

      US /dɪˈvɚs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌvɚs/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:s/

      • Adjective
      • Being varied or different from each other
      • Very different from each other
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    • diversity

      US /dɪˈvə:sɪti, daɪ-/

      UK /daɪ'vɜ:sətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
      • A range of different things.
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    • ecosystem

      US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/

      UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Types of plants and animals in an specific area
      • A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
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    • grind up

      US /ɡraɪnd ʌp/

      UK /ɡraind ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by crushing it.
      • To increase effort or intensity.
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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 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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
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    • nutrient

      US /ˈnutriənt/

      UK /ˈnju:triənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A chemical living things needs to be healthy
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the other hand

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • other places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
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    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
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    • plenty

      US /ˈplɛnti/

      UK /'plentɪ/

      • Pronoun
      • When there is not too little of something; a lot
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
      • A lot of something
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    • snatch up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire something quickly and eagerly.
      • To grab or seize someone or something suddenly and quickly.
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    • soak up

      US /sok ʌp/

      UK /səuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb; to become filled with (something)
      • To enjoy an experience.
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • soil

      US /sɔɪl/

      UK /sɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Conditions in which something develops
      • Mix of natural material in which plants grow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or become dirty
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    • suck up

      US /sʌk ʌp/

      UK /sʌk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
      • To absorb or soak up a liquid.
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    • tropical

      US /ˈtrɑpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtrɒpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Hot and humid; near to the equator
      • Very hot and humid
      • Noun
      • The tropical region of the earth
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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 why some of the poorest places on Earth are bursting with life? This video dives into the fascinating 'soil paradox' and explains how nutrient-poor soils actually lead to incredible biodiversity, using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary you'll want to pick up!

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