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Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • longest time: The greatest duration of time.
  • in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • for real life: Related to actual or practical life situations.
  • move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • television station: A broadcasting station for television programs.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • improve upon: To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • restaurant chain: A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
  • for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
  • measure for measure: To give punishment or treatment equal to the offense.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • sum up
  • job: Something that must be done
  • mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
  • brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • study: To focus on learning something usually at school
  • station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
  • television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • father: A male parent
  • school: Large group of fish that swim together
  • news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
  • receptionist: Person working on the front desk of a hotel, etc.
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • call: A order or request for action
  • actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • believe: To think or accept that something is true
  • reporter: Someone whose job is to report news
  • successful: Having the desired effect or result
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
  • compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • trust: To expect confidently
  • thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
  • childhood: The time when you are a child
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
  • passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
  • relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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    • accent

      US /ˈækˌsɛnt/

      UK /'æksent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
      • Noun
      • Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
      • Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
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    • anchor

      US /ˈæŋkɚ/

      UK /'æŋkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
      • Person who presents a news program on TV
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
      • To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
      B2TOEIC
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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    • audition

      US /ɔˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try out for a part in a play or film
      • Noun
      • Trial performance to show suitability for a part
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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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    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • childhood

      US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The time when you are a child
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    • compete

      US /kəmˈpit/

      UK /kəmˈpi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
      • To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • competitive

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

      UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being strongly driven to win or be better than
      • As good as or better than others.
      B1
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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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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
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    • deliberately

      US /dɪˈlɪbərɪtlɪ/

      UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/

      • Adverb
      • In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
      • Purposely; on purpose
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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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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
      A2
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    • for best

      US /fɚ best/

      UK /fə best/

      • other
      • An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
      B2
      More
    • for real life

      US /fɚ ˈril laɪf/

      UK /fə ˈri:əl laɪf/

      • other
      • Related to actual or practical life situations.
      B2
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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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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • improve upon

      US /ɪmˈpruv əˈpɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something better than it already is; to enhance or build upon an existing thing.
      B1
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    • in competition

      US /ɪn ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/

      UK /in ˌkɒmpəˈtiʃən/

      • other
      • Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
      B1
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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 on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in the back seat

      US /ɪn ði bæk sit/

      UK /ɪn ði bæk si:t/

      • other
      • Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
      B2
      More
    • interview

      US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/

      UK /'ɪntəvju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally ask questions about a given topic
      • Noun
      • Meeting to ask questions to get information
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    • last person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
      • The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
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    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
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    • longest time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The greatest duration of time.
      • A very long period.
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    • measure for measure

      US /ˈmɛʒɚ fɚ ˈmɛʒɚ/

      UK /ˈmeʒə fə ˈmeʒə/

      • other
      • To give punishment or treatment equal to the offense.
      C2
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • move up

      US /muv ʌp/

      UK /mu:v ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance to a higher rank or position.
      • To advance in a line or queue.
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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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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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on the spot

      US /ɑn ði spɑt/

      UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; at that location.
      • Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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    • passionate

      US /ˈpæʃənɪt/

      UK /ˈpæʃənət/

      • Adjective
      • Being easily excited to strong emotions
      • Having strong sexual desires
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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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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • receptionist

      US /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/

      UK /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person working on the front desk of a hotel, etc.
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    • relate

      US /rɪˈlet/

      UK /rɪ'leɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate a logical relationship between
      • To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
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    • restaurant chain

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • successful

      US /səkˈsɛsfəl/

      UK /səkˈsesfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the desired effect or result
      • Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
      A2
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    • sum up

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To state the main points of (something) in a concise way.
      A2
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    • television station

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A broadcasting station for television programs.
      A1
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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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    • trust

      US /trʌst/

      UK /trʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expect confidently
      • To have confidence or faith
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wealth or property held by one person for another
      • The belief that someone is honest
      A2TOEIC
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • wedding

      US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwedɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine and join two things together as one
      • Noun
      • A marriage of two people
      A2
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    • weekend

      US /ˈwi:kend/

      UK /ˌwi:kˈend/

      • Noun
      • Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
      A2
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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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