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Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • have to: Must do
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • in terms of
  • given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • creep into: To enter a place quietly and stealthily, often without permission.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • run down: To be in a bad condition
  • as useful: Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
  • set up
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • edge case: A problem or situation that only occurs at extreme operating parameters.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • rally around: To come together to support someone or something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • tee up: To place a golf ball on a tee.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • sign me up: To enlist; enroll; register
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • on time
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • size down: To reduce the size or scale of something.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • communicate: To give and exchange information
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • text: To send a message by phone or other device
  • feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • diligent: Showing care, continued effort and hard work
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
  • terminal: End part of some structure or concept
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • bash: To hit something; to criticize
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • slack: Condition of being looser or not tight
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • sin: Act that breaks a religious law
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
  • bug: To bother someone
  • folder: Container that holds documents
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • browser: Software that lets you search for information
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • agent

      US /ˈedʒənt/

      UK /'eɪdʒənt/

      • Noun
      • Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
      • Person who represents or decides for others
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • as useful

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Equally useful; to the same degree of usefulness.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the moment

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • auto

      US /ˈɔ:toʊ/

      UK /ˈɔ:təʊ/

      • Noun
      • Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
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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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    • bash

      US /bæʃ/

      UK /bæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something; to criticize
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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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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
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    • browser

      US /ˈbraʊzɚ/

      UK /ˈbraʊzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Software that lets you search for information
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    • bug

      US /bʌɡ/

      UK /bʌɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bother someone
      • To hide an electronic device to spy on someone
      • Countable Noun
      • An insect
      • Problem in the functioning of computer code
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • ceiling

      US /ˈsilɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Top part of a room above your head
      • Greatest level that is allowed; limit
      • Transitive Verb
      • To round a number up to the nearest integer
      • To provide a room with a ceiling.
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
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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.)
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    • conscious

      US /ˈkɑnʃəs/

      UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Aware of what is going on around you
      • Intentionally done; deliberate.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • creep into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a place quietly and stealthily, often without permission.
      • To gradually affect or influence something.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • diligent

      US /ˈdɪlədʒənt/

      UK /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing care, continued effort and hard work
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
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    • edge case

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A problem or situation that only occurs at extreme operating parameters.
      • A situation that occurs only at the extreme end of possible conditions.
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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    • exploit

      US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

      UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
      • To use something in a very effective manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Personal journey or series of events
      • A bold or daring feat.
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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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    • 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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    • folder

      US /ˈfoʊldə(r)/

      UK /ˈfəʊldə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container that holds documents
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • given time

      US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/

      UK /ˈɡivən taim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
      • The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in future

      US /ɪn ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /ɪn ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Preposition
      • At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in sync

      US /ɪn sɪŋk/

      UK /in siŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of coordination or harmony.
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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 theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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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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    • instinct

      US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

      UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/

      • Noun
      • Natural way of thinking; intuition
      • Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
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    • like no other

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
      • To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
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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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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 the like

      US /ʌv ðə laɪk/

      UK /əv ðə laɪk/

      • other
      • And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
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    • on a mission

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • out of a job

      US /aʊt əv ə dʒɑb/

      UK /aʊt əv ə dʒɒb/

      • other
      • Without employment; having lost one's job.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • prototype

      US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/

      UK /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • rally around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come together to support someone or something.
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    • run down

      US /rʌn daʊn/

      UK /rʌn daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be in a bad condition
      • To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
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    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
      A1
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    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
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    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
      A2TOEIC
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
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    • sign me up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enlist; enroll; register
      A1
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    • sin

      US /sɪn/

      UK /sɪn/

      • Noun
      • Act that breaks a religious law
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do something that breaks a religious law
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    • size down

      US /saɪz daʊn/

      UK /saɪz daun/

      • other
      • To reduce the size or scale of something.
      B1
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    • slack

      US /slæk/

      UK /slæk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Condition of being looser or not tight
      • Adjective
      • Doing something poorly; not making enough effort
      B2TOEIC
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    • slow in

      US /sloʊ ɪn/

      UK /sləu ɪn/

      • other
      • Being late or delayed in doing something.
      B2
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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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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    • 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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    • 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.
      A1
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    • tee up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place a golf ball on a tee.
      • To prepare or arrange something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a golf ball on a tee.
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    • terminal

      US /ˈtɚmənəl/

      UK /'tɜ:mɪnl/

      • Noun
      • End part of some structure or concept
      • Final stop or station for a bus, train or plane
      • Adjective
      • (Of an illness, etc.) likely to lead to death
      • Of, forming, or situated at the end or extremity of something.
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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
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    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
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    • trouble in

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
      • Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
      B1
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    • tuned to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
      • To adjust or adapt to something.
      A2
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
      C2
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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
      A1
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • vibe

      US /vaɪb/

      UK /vaɪb/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      More
    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
      A1
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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
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      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
    • 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
      More
    • yell

      US /jɛl/

      UK /jel/

      • Noun
      • A sudden loud cry or shout
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
      B1
      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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