Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • deal with
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • statistical properties: Characteristics of a dataset or population that can be quantified using statistical methods.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • per year: For each year; annually.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • in terms of
  • rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • plug in
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • trend following: An investment strategy that capitalizes on the momentum of established trends in the market.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • work up to: To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
  • creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • for instance: As an example.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • carry out
  • out of the money: Having lost money; no longer profitable.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • concern about: To worry about something.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • die off: To decrease in number so few or none are left
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
  • mentality: Attitude toward, or a belief about something
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • management: People who are in control of a business or group
  • frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
      A2TOEIC
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
      More
    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
      A1
      More
    • as one

      US

      UK

      • 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.
      A1
      More
    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
      More
    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C2
      More
    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • bear in mind

      US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /bɛə in maind/

      • Phrase
      • To remember and consider something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remember or consider something
      A1
      More
    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
      A2
      More
    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
      B2
      More
    • by virtue of

      US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/

      UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • By reason of; because of.
      C2
      More
    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
      A1
      More
    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
      A1
      More
    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
      More
    • concern about

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To worry about something.
      B2
      More
    • creep in

      US /krip ɪn/

      UK /kri:p in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
      • To begin to occur or affect something without being noticed.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      A2
      More
    • die off

      US /daɪ ɔf/

      UK /dai ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease in number so few or none are left
      A1
      More
    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
      More
    • edge in

      US /ɛdʒ ɪn/

      UK /edʒ ɪn/

      • other
      • To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
      B2
      More
    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
      More
    • exploit

      US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

      UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
      • To use something in a very effective manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Personal journey or series of events
      • A bold or daring feat.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
      A1
      More
    • frequency

      US /ˈfrikwənsi/

      UK /'fri:kwənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
      • How often something happens
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
      A1
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
      More
    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in a bad way

      US /ɪn ə bæd weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bæd wei/

      • other
      • In poor physical or emotional condition.
      B2
      More
    • in isolation

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Separately from other people or things; alone.
      • Considered separately and without reference to other related things.
      C1
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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.
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
      A2
      More
    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • 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.
      A2
      More
    • live through

      US /liv θru/

      UK /liv θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
      A2
      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
    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
      A1
      More
    • lose money

      US /luz ˈmʌni/

      UK /lu:z ˈmʌni/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
      A1
      More
    • management

      US /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

      UK /'mænɪdʒmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who are in control of a business or group
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
      • The skill of organizing and controlling resources.
      A2TOEIC
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    • mentality

      US /mɛnˈtælɪti/

      UK /menˈtæləti/

      • Noun
      • Attitude toward, or a belief about something
      A2
      More
    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
      A2
      More
    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
      More
    • out of the money

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈmʌni/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈmʌni/

      • other
      • Having lost money; no longer profitable.
      B2
      More
    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
      A1
      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
    • per year

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For each year; annually.
      A2
      More
    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
      B1
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
      More
    • rate as

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
      C1TOEIC
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    • signal

      US /ˈsɪɡnəl/

      UK /'sɪɡnəl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be evidence/an indication something will happen
      • To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Evidence or an indication something will happen
      • Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
      A2
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    • statistical properties

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Characteristics of a dataset or population that can be quantified using statistical methods.
      • Measures that describe the shape, center, and spread of a statistical distribution.
      B2
      More
    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      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
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • trade off

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
      C2
      More
    • trend following

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An investment strategy that capitalizes on the momentum of established trends in the market.
      • The act of observing and adopting current trends.
      B1
      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
    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
      More
    • work up to

      US /wɝk ʌp tə/

      UK /wɜ:k ʌp tə/

      • other
      • To gradually increase effort or level until reaching a goal.
      B2
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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