Vocabulary

  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • map out: To plan or arrange something in detail.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in the moment: At the present time; now.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • check out
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • extreme: Very great in degree
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • previous: Existing or happening before the present time
  • diverse: Being varied or different from each other
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
  • draw: To attract attention to someone or something
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • evolution: Theory that living things change over time
  • identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • audio: Concerning sound
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
  • significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
  • liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
  • lid: Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
  • minimalist: Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
  • minimal: The smallest possible; least
  • acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
  • historical: Connected with the past
  • cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
  • overview: A description of the main points; summary
  • minimalism: Art movement emphasizing extreme simplification
  • matrix: Rock that surrounds rare stones
  • octave: Range of notes in an 8-note musical scale
  • classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • postmodernism: Style rejecting modern ideas for modern traditional ones
  • neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
  • randomize: To arrange in a random order
  • chromatic: Of or produced by color, especially bright color
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    • acoustic

      US /əˈkustɪk/

      UK /əˈku:stɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with sound or hearing
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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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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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • audio

      US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sound
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
      B2TOEIC
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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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    • blur

      US /blɚ/

      UK /blɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something unclear or out of focus
      • To dull the distinction between things
      B2
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
      B2
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    • cage

      US /kedʒ/

      UK /keɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put (an animal) in a box made of metal bars
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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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    • chromatic

      US /kroˈmætɪk/

      UK /krəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or produced by color, especially bright color
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    • classical

      US /ˈklæsɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklæsɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
      • (Of music) serious and traditional in form
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    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
      A2TOEIC
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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
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
      A2TOEIC
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    • evolution

      US /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/

      UK /ˌi:və'lu:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Theory that living things change over time
      • Process by which something develops over time
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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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    • extreme

      US /ɪkˈstrim/

      UK /ɪk'stri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Very great in degree
      • Farthest from a center
      • Noun
      • Effort that is thought more than is necessary
      • The furthest point or limit of something.
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    • flat

      US /flæt/

      UK /flæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Apartment; set of rooms for living in
      • The smooth or level part of something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share an apartment with someone
      • To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • historical

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Connected with the past
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    • identity

      US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/

      UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Collection of qualities that makes a person
      • Who someone is; the name of a person
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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
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    • in the moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the present time; now.
      • Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
      A1
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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    • liberty

      US /ˈlɪbəti/

      UK /'lɪbətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doing as one wants without asking
      • Power to do what you choose
      • Adjective
      • Not imprisoned; free.
      B1
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    • lid

      US /lɪd/

      UK /lɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cover that can be lifted or removed, as on bottles
      B1
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    • map out

      US /mæp aʊt/

      UK /mæp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To plan or arrange something in detail.
      A2
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    • 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
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    • matrix

      US /ˈmetrɪks/

      UK /ˈmeɪtrɪks/

      • Noun
      • Rock that surrounds rare stones
      • Pattern of lines, spaces, or numbers
      B1
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    • minimal

      US /ˈmɪnəməl/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪməl/

      • Adjective
      • The smallest possible; least
      • Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
      B1
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    • minimalism

      US /ˈmɪnəməˌlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈminiməlizm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Art movement emphasizing extreme simplification
      C2
      More
    • minimalist

      US /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/

      UK /ˈmɪnɪməlɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person emphasizing extreme simplification in form
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • neo

      US /'ni:oʊ/

      UK /'ni:əʊ/

      • Noun
      • A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
      B2
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    • octave

      US /ˈɑktɪv, -ˌtev/

      UK /'ɒktɪv/

      • Noun
      • Range of notes in an 8-note musical scale
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on tape

      US /ɑn teɪp/

      UK /ɒn teɪp/

      • other
      • Recorded on audio or video media.
      B2
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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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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
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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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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • overview

      US /ˈoʊvərvju:/

      UK /ˈəʊvəvju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A description of the main points; summary
      • A comprehensive inspection or survey.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inspect or survey something comprehensively.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • postmodernism

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Style rejecting modern ideas for modern traditional ones
      B1
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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    • previous

      US /ˈpriviəs/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or happening before the present time
      • Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
      • Noun
      • A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
      A2TOEIC
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    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At an earlier time
      • In the past; formerly.
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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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    • randomize

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange in a random order
      B2
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • 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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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
      A2TOEIC
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    • significance

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/

      • Noun
      • The potential for something to have a big effect
      • Meaning or importance of something
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
      B2TOEIC
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    brave

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