Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • count towards: To be included as part of a total or goal.
  • lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • between jobs: Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • out of work
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • across the board: Broad in scope or content
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
  • rev up: To increase the running speed of an engine.
  • tune up: To adjust car engine, etc. so it works perfectly
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • buying: To believe something; accept
  • job: Something that must be done
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • bad: Not good; wrong
  • buy: To believe something; accept
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
  • part: Division of a book
  • cheaper: Not as expensive as something else; costing less
  • study: To focus on learning something usually at school
  • spending: To use money to pay for something
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • national: Concerning a nation as a whole
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • cycle: Series of regular and repeated actions
  • call: A order or request for action
  • lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • price: Person's name
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • unemployed: Not currently being used
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • employment: The state of being in work or having a job
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • recession: Act of moving backward gradually
  • depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
  • income: Earned money from work, investments or business
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • structural: Concerning or caused by structure
  • domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • actively: Doing things to achieve a specific goal
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • stable: In a position where something does not fall over
  • comprehensive: Including most or all things
  • drawback: A disadvantage or problem
  • output: Amount of something that is produced
  • deflation: When prices of good/service fall instead of rising
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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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    • across the board

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Broad in scope or content
      • Adverb
      • Applying to all; comprehensive; universal.
      • Involving all sectors, categories, or items.
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    • actively

      US /'æktɪvlɪ/

      UK /'æktɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Doing things to achieve a specific goal
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    • adjust

      US /əˈdʒʌst/

      UK /əˈdʒʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change; to attain a desired state or function
      • To change so as to fit in with new conditions
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • 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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    • 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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    • between jobs

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily unemployed but seeking work.
      • Phrase
      • In the period of time separating one job from another.
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    • cheaper

      US /'tʃi:pər/

      UK /'tʃi:pər/

      • Adjective
      • Not as expensive as something else; costing less
      • Adverb
      • At a lower cost.
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    • complete picture

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
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    • comprehensive

      US /ˌkɑ:mprɪˈhensɪv/

      UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Including most or all things
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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • count towards

      US /kaʊnt təˈwɔrdz/

      UK /kaʊnt təˈwɔ:dz/

      • other
      • To be included as part of a total or goal.
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    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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    • cycle

      US /ˈsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˈsaɪkl/

      • Noun
      • Series of regular and repeated actions
      • Bicycle, bike
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go through a series of events repeatedly
      • To ride on a bicycle
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • deflation

      US /dɪˈfleʃən/

      UK /ˌdi:ˈfleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When prices of good/service fall instead of rising
      • A decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.
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    • demand

      US /dɪˈmænd/

      UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire customers have to buy product, service
      • A strong request for someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly request someone to do something
      • To need something.
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    • depression

      US /dɪˈprɛʃən/

      UK /dɪ'preʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical condition of a lack of vitality
      • Period of unemployment and low economic activity
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    • domestic

      US /dəˈmɛstɪk/

      UK /dəˈmestɪk/

      • Noun
      • Someone paid to help with housework in your house
      • Adjective
      • British informal fight between husband and wife
      • Concerning your own home or house
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    • drawback

      US /ˈdrɔˌbæk/

      UK /ˈdrɔ:bæk/

      • Noun
      • A disadvantage or problem
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
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    • employment

      US /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

      UK /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being in work or having a job
      • An activity that occupies someone's time.
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the number of people who are in work
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    • engine

      US /ˈɛndʒɪn/

      UK /'endʒɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
      • The part of a train that pulls railway cars
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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    • growth

      US /groʊθ/

      UK /grəʊθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Improvement, development in a skill over time
      • Act of growing
      • Countable Noun
      • A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
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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 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 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 the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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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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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
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    • lay off

      US /le ɔf/

      UK /lei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop troubling or hitting someone
      • To stop employing a worker, e.g. temporarily
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    • lie

      US /lai/

      UK /laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a horizontal or flat position
      • To say something that you know is not true
      • Countable Noun
      • An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
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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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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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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    • national

      US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/

      UK /'næʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a nation as a whole
      • Countable Noun
      • A person of a particular country
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • on the basis of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
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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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    • 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 work

      US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/

      UK /aut ɔv wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Unemployed; without a job
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    • output

      US /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/

      UK /'aʊtpʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of something that is produced
      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce data or information, as a computer
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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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    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
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    • recession

      US /rɪˈsɛʃən/

      UK /rɪˈseʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving backward gradually
      • Decreased business activity, when work is scarce
      • Noun
      • a period of low economic activity
      • period of economic decline
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    • rev up

      US /rɛv ʌp/

      UK /rev ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the running speed of an engine.
      • To make someone more energetic or enthusiastic.
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

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

      US /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

      UK /ˈspendɪŋ/

      • Gerund
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • stable

      US /ˈstebəl/

      UK /'steɪbl/

      • Adjective
      • In a position where something does not fall over
      • Having a chemical state that is not easily changed
      • Countable Noun
      • Group of racing horses that belong to one owner
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    • structural

      US /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      UK /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by structure
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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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    • tune up

      US /tun ʌp/

      UK /tju:n ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust car engine, etc. so it works perfectly
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    • under the hood

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
      • Referring to the inner workings or implementation details of something, especially software or technology.
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    • unemployed

      US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/

      UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not currently being used
      • Being without a job; jobless
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People without a job; the jobless
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    • unemployment

      US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪmənt,-ɪm-/

      UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of people without jobs in a country
      • State of not having a job
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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.
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    • worth mentioning

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
      • Significant enough to warrant attention or discussion.
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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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    US/brev/
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    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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