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Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • grey area: An unclear or ambiguous situation lacking definite rules.
  • coping mechanism: A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • dating apps: Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • last summer: The summer before this one.
  • sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • the opposite gender: The gender that is different from one's own.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • feed on: To eat a particular food.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
  • have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • come of age: To reach adulthood; to become an adult.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • educational attainment: The highest level of education that someone has completed.
  • in terms of
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
  • gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • despair: To have lost all hope; lose heart
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
  • contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
  • gender: State of being male or female
  • optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
  • essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • hostility: Hostile action; an act of war
  • pessimism: Inclination to expect negative outcomes
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
  • mint: Candies with the taste of mint
  • heterosexual: Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
  • disconnect: To separate something from something else
  • economically: In an efficient manner
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • romantically: As part of a romance; as boyfriend/girlfriend
  • op: Shortened form of of 'medical operation'
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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 play here

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
      • In operation or having an effect in a particular situation or context.
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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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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • can of worms

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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    • come around

      US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kʌm əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
      • To visit someone at their house.
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    • come of age

      US /kʌm ʌv edʒ/

      UK /kʌm ɔv eidʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach adulthood; to become an adult.
      • To reach a stage of full development; to become prominent or important.
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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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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • contemporary

      US /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

      UK /kən'temprərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
      • Happening in the same time period
      • Countable Noun
      • Person doing things at the same time as you
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • coping mechanism

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      • Noun
      • A psychological strategy used to manage stress or emotional distress.
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
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    • dating apps

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      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Mobile applications designed to facilitate online dating and connections between individuals seeking romantic relationships.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • despair

      US /dɪˈspɛr/

      UK /dɪ'speə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have lost all hope; lose heart
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Felling of having lost all hope
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    • disconnect

      US /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

      UK /ˌdɪskəˈnekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something from something else
      • Noun
      • State of being separated from something else
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    • economically

      US /ˌikəˈnɑmɪklɪ/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In an efficient manner
      • In an efficient manner; without using much effort
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    • educational attainment

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      UK

      • Noun
      • The highest level of education that someone has completed.
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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
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    • essay

      US /ˈɛsˌe, ɛˈse/

      UK /'eseɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short piece of written opinion on a subject
      • A test of the quality of a metal or ore.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attempt or try.
      • To test or evaluate the quality of something.
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    • feed on

      US /fid ɑn/

      UK /fi:d ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat a particular food.
      • To increase or become stronger because of something.
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    • feel like

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      UK

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

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • from home

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • gender

      US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/

      UK /'dʒendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
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    • gender equality

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
      • Equal treatment and opportunity regardless of gender, as protected by law.
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    • get along

      US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
      • To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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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 away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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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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    • go forth

      US /ɡo fɔrθ/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ:θ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
      • To leave a place, especially to embark on a journey or mission.
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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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    • grey area

      US /ɡreɪ ˈɛriə/

      UK /ɡreɪ ˈeəriə/

      • other
      • An unclear or ambiguous situation lacking definite rules.
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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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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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    • heterosexual

      US /ˌhɛtəroˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˌhetərəˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to members of the opposite sex
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    • hostility

      US /hɑ:ˈstɪləti/

      UK /hɒˈstɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hostile action; an act of war
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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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 past

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈtrɛntʃɪz/

      UK /ɪn ðə ˈtrentʃɪz/

      • other
      • Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
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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 world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in turn

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

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
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    • mechanism

      US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

      UK /'mekənɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a machine that performs a certain function
      • System or process for achieving a certain result
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    • mint

      US /mɪnt/

      UK /mɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Candies with the taste of mint
      • Place where a government prints its money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To print money or make coins
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    • navigate

      US /ˈnævɪˌɡet/

      UK /'nævɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
      • To deal successfully with something complex
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    • negativity

      US /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌnegəˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
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    • not available

      US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/

      UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
      • Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • on the internet

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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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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    • 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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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • op

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Shortened form of of 'medical operation'
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    • optimism

      US /ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
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    • optimistic

      US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to believe the future will be good
      • Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
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    • pessimism

      US /ˈpɛsəˌmɪzəm/

      UK /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Inclination to expect negative outcomes
      • A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
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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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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
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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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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • romantically

      US /roʊ'mæntɪklɪ/

      UK /rəʊ'mæntɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • As part of a romance; as boyfriend/girlfriend
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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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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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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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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • sign off

      US /saɪn ɔf/

      UK /sain ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end communications, e.g. by radio
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    • sound right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or accurate.
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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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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    • the opposite gender

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The gender that is different from one's own.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
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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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