Vocabulary

  • give away
  • quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
  • at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
  • in terms of
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • public: Owned by the government
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
  • graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
  • mark: Person's name
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • student: Person studying at school
  • large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
  • equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
  • ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
  • unethical: Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
  • philanthropy: Giving away of money for charity
  • broaden: To make something wider
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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 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.
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    • at large

      US /æt lɑrdʒ/

      UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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    • broaden

      US /ˈbrɔdn:/

      UK /ˈbrɔ:dn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something wider
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    • equality

      US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/

      UK /iˈkwɒləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Idea that all people have the same rights
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    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • give away

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • graduate

      US /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/

      UK /'ɡrædʒʊət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
      • Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get a degree from school, college, university
      • To move up from a position to a higher, better one
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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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    • in other words

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      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • mark

      US /mɑrk/

      UK /mɑ:k/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a dirty spot or line on something
      • To give a grade for homework
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    • pledge

      US /plɛdʒ/

      UK /pledʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a promise; make an oath
      • Noun
      • A formal promise
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    • quiz question

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      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
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    • ruthless

      US /ˈruθlɪs/

      UK /ˈru:θləs/

      • Adjective
      • Not considering the feelings or health of others
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ʌnˈeθɪkl/

      UK /ʌnˈeθɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
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    • warm and fuzzy

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
      • Associated with pleasant and comforting memories.
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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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    BBC 6 Minute English February 18, 2016 - Giving away your fortune

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    Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/19
    Ever wondered about the mega-rich giving away their fortunes, like Mark Zuckerberg? This episode of 6 Minute English dives into philanthropy, exploring terms like 'robber barons' and 'pledged' to help you understand big donations and their impact. You'll boost your vocabulary and gain some cultural insight into wealth and giving!

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