Vocabulary

  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • have to: Must do
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • on a par: Equal to someone or something
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • at least: As a minimum
  • act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
  • do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
  • as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • reason out: To think through a problem logically to find the answer.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
  • regardless of
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • with reason: Having a good or justifiable cause.
  • lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
  • in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
  • in and of themselves: By their own nature; independently considered.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
  • deal with
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • test: To be given a medical examination
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • read: Person's name
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • important: Having power or authority
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
  • spelling: To lead to future trouble
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • spell: To lead to future trouble
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • duty: Work required by your job or position
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
  • promise: To say you will certainly do something
  • false: Not real or genuine
  • murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
  • bee: Gathering to perform activities and tasks together
  • account: An advantage
  • interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
  • pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • motive: A reason for doing something
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
  • morality: Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • freely: (Living, existing) without being controlled
  • sake: Japanese rice wine
  • morally: According to ideas about right and wrong
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • rational: Able to think clearly
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
  • formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
  • worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
  • fund: To supply money for something
  • pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
  • clarification: Act or process of making a liquid clear
  • dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
  • inclination: Feeling or desire to do something; a habit
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
  • incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
  • consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
  • categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
  • autonomously: Operating independently
  • hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
  • maxim: Saying expressing a rule about how to behave
  • stringent: Strict or severe, as regards standards or rules
  • autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • sprite: Small magical creature, often mischievous
  • groundwork: Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
  • par: Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
  • bureau: Administrative unit of government
  • reverence: Feeling or showing of great respect and loyalty
  • autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
  • notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
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    • account of

      US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Noun
      • A spoken or written description of an event.
      • Preposition
      • Because of; for the reason of.
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • act out

      US /ækt aʊt/

      UK /ækt aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To perform a role before going on stage; practice
      • To perform or represent something through actions.
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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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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    • as follows

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a list or explanation.
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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 odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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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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    • autonomous

      US /ɔ:ˈtɑ:nəməs/

      UK /ɔ:ˈtɒnəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to control or decide matters by itself
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    • autonomously

      US /ɔ:'tɒnəməslɪ/

      UK /ɔ:'tɒnəməslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Operating independently
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    • autonomy

      US /ɔˈtɑnəmi/

      UK /ɔ:'tɒnəmɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power to make independent decisions
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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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    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
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    • bee

      US /bi/

      UK /bi:/

      • Noun
      • Gathering to perform activities and tasks together
      • Black and yellow insect that makes honey
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    • behind the counter

      US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/

      • other
      • Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
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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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    • bureau

      US /ˈbjʊro/

      UK /'bjʊərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Administrative unit of government
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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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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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • categorical

      US /ˌkætəˈgɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌkætəˈgɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and firm in manner
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    • clarification

      US /ˌklærəfəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌklærəfɪ'keɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of making a liquid clear
      • Act of explaining to make it easier to understand
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • consistent

      US /kənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /kənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Agreeing with or being similar to another part
      • In agreement; reliable
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    • customer

      US /ˈkʌstəmɚ/

      UK /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who buys goods or services from a business
      • A person or organization that buys products or services from a business.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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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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    • 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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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

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

      US /ˈdɪgnəti/

      UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

      • Noun
      • Person of high rank deserving respect
      • Quality or state of deserving respect
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    • do the right thing

      US /du ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      UK /duː ðə ˈraɪt θɪŋ/

      • other
      • To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
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    • duty

      US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/

      UK /'dju:tɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Work required by your job or position
      • A tax (on imported goods)
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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    • false

      US /fɔ:ls/

      UK /fɔ:ls/

      • Adjective
      • Not real or genuine
      • Not true or correct; containing incorrect information.
      • Adverb
      • In an untrue or inaccurate way.
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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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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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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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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • formula

      US /ˈfɔrmjələ/

      UK /'fɔ:mjələ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mathematical or scientific rule
      • Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • freely

      US /ˈfrili/

      UK /ˈfri:li/

      • Adverb
      • (Living, existing) without being controlled
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    • fund

      US /fʌnd/

      UK /fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
      • A specific account into which you put money
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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 back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • good person

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
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    • hypothetical

      US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
      • Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
      • Noun
      • A hypothetical example or case.
      • A hypothetical situation or scenario.
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    • imperative

      US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

      UK /ɪm'perətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The state of demanding notice or attention
      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary; that must be done
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    • in and of themselves

      US /ɪn ənd əv ðəmˈselvz/

      UK /ɪn ənd əv ðəmˈselvz/

      • other
      • By their own nature; independently considered.
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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 itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the absence of

      US /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈæbsəns əv/

      • other
      • When someone or something is not present or available.
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    • in the first place

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the long run

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in the person of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpɝsn ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈpɜ:sn ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
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    • in the throes of

      US /ɪn ðə θroʊz ʌv/

      UK /ɪn ðə θrəuz ɔv/

      • other
      • Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
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    • in truth

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
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    • incentive

      US /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈsentɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that encourages you to do something
      • Adjective
      • Serving to encourage or motivate.
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    • inclination

      US /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling or desire to do something; a habit
      • The angle at which something is inclined.
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    • lie in

      US /lai ɪn/

      UK /lai in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
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    • maxim

      US /ˈmæksɪm/

      UK /'mæksɪm/

      • Noun
      • Saying expressing a rule about how to behave
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    • moral

      US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/

      UK /ˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
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    • morality

      US /məˈrælɪti, mɔ-/

      UK /mə'rælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
      A2
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    • morally

      US /ˈmɔrəlɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒrəli/

      • Adverb
      • According to ideas about right and wrong
      A2
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    • motive

      US /ˈmoʊtɪv/

      UK /ˈməʊtɪv/

      • Noun
      • A reason for doing something
      A2TOEIC
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    • murder

      US /ˈmɚdɚ/

      UK /'mɜ:də(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that is difficult or painful to do
      • Crime of deliberately killing a person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To intentionally kill a person
      • To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
      A2
      More
    • notion

      US /ˈnoʃən/

      UK /ˈnəuʃən/

      • Noun
      • Sudden idea or desire to do something
      B1TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
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    • on a par

      US /ɑn e pɑr/

      UK /ɔn ə pɑ:/

      • Phrase
      • Equal to someone or something
      • At the expected or average level
      • Adjective
      • Equal to or of an expected standard.
      A1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
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    • one and the same

      US /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      UK /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      • other
      • Exactly the same person or thing.
      B1
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
      A1
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    • par

      US /pɑr/

      UK /pɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
      • Usual or typical in terms of performance
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    • pleasure

      US /ˈplɛʒɚ/

      UK /'pleʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
      • A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
      A2TOEIC
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
      A2TOEIC
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    • pursue

      US /pɚˈsu/

      UK /pə'sju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
      • To try to achieve or get something over time
      B1TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈræʃənəl/

      UK /'ræʃnəl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to think clearly
      • A real number that can be written as a ratio of two integers.
      • Noun
      • A rational person.
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    • reason out

      US /ˈrizən aʊt/

      UK /ˈri:zən aʊt/

      • other
      • To think through a problem logically to find the answer.
      B2
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
      A2TOEIC
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    • reverence

      US /ˈrɛvərəns/

      UK /ˈrevərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling or showing of great respect and loyalty
      B2
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    • rise above

      US /raɪz əˈbʌv/

      UK /raiz əˈbʌv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
      • To not allow oneself to be affected by negative emotions or behaviors.
      A1
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    • sake

      US /sek/

      UK /seɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Japanese rice wine
      • Noun
      • Interest or benefit of someone or something
      A2
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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.
      A1
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    • slogan

      US /ˈsloɡən/

      UK /ˈsləʊgən/

      • Noun
      • Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • spell

      US /spɛl/

      UK /spel/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To lead to future trouble
      • To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
      • Period of time; time when an action is being done
      A2
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    • spell out

      US /spɛl aʊt/

      UK /spel aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
      • To say or write the letters of a word in the correct order.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say or write the letters of a word one by one.
      A2
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    • spelling

      US /ˈspɛlɪŋ/

      UK /ˈspelɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lead to future trouble
      • To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
      • Noun
      • The correct way to spell a word
      A2
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    • sprite

      US /spraɪt/

      UK /spraɪt/

      • Noun
      • Small magical creature, often mischievous
      C1
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    • stringent

      US /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

      UK /'strɪndʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Strict or severe, as regards standards or rules
      C2
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    • suicide

      US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/

      UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Act of purposely killing yourself
      • Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
      B2
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
      B1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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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
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • turn back

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
      B2
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
      A2
      More
    • uphold

      US /ʌpˈhold/

      UK /ʌp'həʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To support to keep it being used as it should
      • To maintain an argument in spite of opposition
      B2
      More
    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
      B1
      More
    • 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 reason

      US /wɪθ ˈrizən/

      UK /wɪθ ˈri:zən/

      • other
      • Having a good or justifiable cause.
      B2
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
      A2
      More
    • worthy

      US /ˈwɚði/

      UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
      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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    Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 06: "MIND YOUR MOTIVE"

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    Zenn posted on 2013/04/19
    Ever wonder what truly makes an action 'right'? This episode dives deep into Immanuel Kant's philosophy, exploring the fascinating concepts of motive, duty, and freedom as autonomy. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms like 'categorical imperative' and tackle complex sentence structures, all while getting a taste of Harvard's famous Justice course!

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