Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • time flies: Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in a word: Briefly; in short.
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • pull apart: To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • quieten down: To become less noisy or calmer.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
  • close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
  • goof off: To be lazy; do nothing in particular
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • loop in: To include someone in a conversation or communication.
  • in terms of
  • in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
  • on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
  • drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
  • interact with
  • stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • taper off: To diminish or reduce gradually.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • longer lasting: Continuing or enduring for a greater amount of time.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • kicking and screaming: Doing something unwillingly and very reluctantly.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • plug in
  • deal with
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • above average
  • lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
  • come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
  • such an idiot: Expressing strong disapproval or frustration at someone's foolish action.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
  • right up there: Among the best or most successful.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
  • until proven otherwise: Assumed to be true unless disproved by evidence.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • pecking order: A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • work out
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • read into: To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • do over: To repeat an action; do something again
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • push down: To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • important: Having power or authority
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • call: A order or request for action
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • brake: Mechanism on car, train, bike to make it slow down
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
  • focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
  • processing: To organize and use data in a computer
  • internal: Being or happening in the body
  • emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
  • certainty: Feeling that you really know something; being sure
  • tremendous: Very good or very impressive
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • massively: To a very large degree or in a large manner
  • firstly: Before anything else
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • rational: Able to think clearly
  • status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
  • insight: Power to understand people and things very well
  • monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
  • regulate: To control something with rules or laws
  • uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
  • suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
  • interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
  • cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
  • cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
  • limbic: Concerning or forming a limbus
  • circuitry: Electronic equipment consisting of switches
  • dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
  • activation: Act of making something (e.g. a bomb) active
  • neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
  • overrate: To put too high a value or worth on; overpraise
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
  • mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
  • optimize: To make as effective as possible
  • foe: (Literary) an enemy
  • minimize: To make something seem small or less important
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    • a tremendous amount

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      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • above average

      US /əˈbʌv ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /əˈbʌv ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Better than average; exceeding the norm.
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    • activation

      US /ˌæktɪ'veɪʃn/

      UK /ˌæktɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of making something (e.g. a bomb) active
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    • ahead of time

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      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • all at once

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      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • all the things

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      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • also known as

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      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • answer to

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      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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    • as one

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      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • autonomy

      US /ɔˈtɑnəmi/

      UK /ɔ:'tɒnəmɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power to make independent decisions
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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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    • brake

      US /brek/

      UK /breɪk/

      • Noun
      • Mechanism on car, train, bike to make it slow down
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop or slow down a car when driving
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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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    • certainty

      US /ˈsɜ:rtnti/

      UK /ˈsɜ:tnti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you really know something; being sure
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    • circuitry

      US /ˈsɚkɪtri/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kɪtri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electronic equipment consisting of switches
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    • close down

      US /kloz daʊn/

      UK /kləuz daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shut an operation, company, shop
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    • cognitive

      US /ˈkɑɡnɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈkɒgnətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • The process of knowing and remembering
      • Relating to the ability to think and reason.
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    • come along

      US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go with someone who takes the lead
      • To make progress toward a goal
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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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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    • coming to you

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      • Intransitive Verb
      • To approach or arrive at your location
      • To occur to you; to enter your mind
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    • cortex

      US /ˈkɔrˌteks/

      UK /'kɔ:teks/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
      • The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
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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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    • do in

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

      US /du ˈovɚ/

      UK /du: ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repeat an action; do something again
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    • down the road

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      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • drawing in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attract or entice someone or something.
      • To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
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    • effort

      US /ˈɛfət/

      UK /ˈefət/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of work used trying to do something
      • A conscious exertion of power; a try.
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    • emotion

      US /ɪˈmoʃən/

      UK /iˈməuʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
      • A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • feel like

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

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a relationship
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    • firstly

      US /ˈfɚstli/

      UK /ˈfɜ:stli/

      • Adverb
      • Before anything else
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
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    • focus

      US /ˈfokəs/

      UK /'fəʊkəs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
      • To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main purpose or center of interest or activity
      • The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
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    • foe

      US /foʊ/

      UK /fəʊ/

      • Noun
      • (Literary) an enemy
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    • for a minute

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

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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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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    • goof off

      US /ɡuf ɔf/

      UK /ɡu:f ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be lazy; do nothing in particular
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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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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold in

      US /hold ɪn/

      UK /həuld in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide your emotions and not let them show
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    • hold it in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
      • To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
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    • in a big way

      US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/

      • other
      • To a great or significant extent.
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    • in a word

      US /ɪn e wɚd/

      UK /in ə wə:d/

      • Phrase
      • Briefly; in short.
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    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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    • in different ways

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      • Phrase
      • Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
      • In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in other words

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      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in terms of

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      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

      UK /'ɪnsaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Power to understand people and things very well
      • Very good understanding of something
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • internal

      US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/

      UK /inˈtə:nəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being or happening in the body
      • Being, happening in a country, state, organization
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    • interpretation

      US /ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

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      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Explanation of the meaning of something
      • Act of translating between languages
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    • just kind of

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      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • kicking and screaming

      US /ˈkɪkɪŋ ənd ˈskrimɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkikɪŋ ənd ˈskri:mɪŋ/

      • other
      • Doing something unwillingly and very reluctantly.
      B2
      More
    • lie down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • lights up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
      A1
      More
    • longer lasting

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Continuing or enduring for a greater amount of time.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • loop in

      US /lup ɪn/

      UK /lu:p ɪn/

      • other
      • To include someone in a conversation or communication.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • make with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      More
    • massively

      US /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • To a very large degree or in a large manner
      B1
      More
    • minimize

      US /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'mɪnɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something seem small or less important
      B1
      More
    • monk

      US /mʌŋk/

      UK /mʌŋk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man belonging to religious group that live simply
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

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

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
      More
    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
      A1
      More
    • on the lookout

      US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
      • Idiom
      • To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
      A1
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • optimize

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as effective as possible
      B2
      More
    • organization

      US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people with a particular purpose
      • The way in which something is structured or arranged.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • overrate

      US /ˌoʊvərˈreɪt/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put too high a value or worth on; overpraise
      C2
      More
    • pecking order

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
      More
    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
      More
    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
      B1
      More
    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
      More
    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
      A2
      More
    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
      B2
      More
    • processing

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Preparation by treating something in a certain way
      • The action of performing a series of operations on data by a computer.
      B1
      More
    • pull apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate something into pieces, often forcefully.
      • To severely criticize something.
      A2
      More
    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
      A1
      More
    • push down

      US /pʊʃ daʊn/

      UK /puʃ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
      • To suppress or reduce something, often by force or authority.
      A1
      More
    • quieten down

      US /ˈkwaɪətən daʊn/

      UK /ˈkwaɪətən daʊn/

      • other
      • To become less noisy or calmer.
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • read into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
      • To assume that something has a particular meaning or significance.
      A1
      More
    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
      A2TOEIC
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    • regulate

      US /ˈrɛɡjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈregjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control something with rules or laws
      • To set/adjust (a clock, etc.); restrict motion in
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
      A2TOEIC
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • right up there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Among the best or most successful.
      • In a high or elevated position.
      A1
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
      B2
      More
    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
      A2
      More
    • solve

      US /sɑ:lv/

      UK /sɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
      A2
      More
    • status

      US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/

      UK /'steɪtəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Position or rank relative to others in a society
      • Legal position of a person or thing
      A2TOEIC
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    • stay away

      US /ste əˈwe/

      UK /stei əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
      • To remain absent from a place or event.
      C2
      More
    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
      B1
      More
    • such an idiot

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • Expressing strong disapproval or frustration at someone's foolish action.
      • Phrase
      • A person who has behaved very stupidly.
      B2
      More
    • suppress

      US /səˈprɛs/

      UK /səˈpres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
      • To use force to prevent something happening
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
      More
    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • taper off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To diminish or reduce gradually.
      More
    • test out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
      • To try something new to see if it is effective or works well.
      A1
      More
    • things change

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
      • An acknowledgement of the need to adapt to new realities or developments.
      A1
      More
    • 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
    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
      A1
      More
    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
      More
    • time flies

      US /taɪm flaɪz/

      UK /taim flaɪz/

      • Idiom
      • Used to express that time seems to pass very quickly.
      A1
      More
    • time left

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The amount of time that remains or is available.
      • The remaining duration of a game or competition.
      A2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • tremendous

      US /trɪˈmɛndəs/

      UK /trəˈmendəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very good or very impressive
      • Extremely large or great.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • uncertainty

      US /ʌnˈsə:tn:ti/

      UK /ʌn'sɜ:tntɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
      • Lack of confidence; doubt.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • until proven otherwise

      US /ənˈtɪl ˈpruvən ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz/

      UK /ənˈtil ˈpru:vən ˈʌðəwaɪz/

      • other
      • Assumed to be true unless disproved by evidence.
      B2
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
      B2
      More
    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
      A1
      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 just

      US

      UK

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

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
      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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