Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • for instance: As an example.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • without trace: Completely disappeared leaving no sign or evidence.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in terms of
  • call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
  • ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
  • liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
  • union: Act of joining two or more things into one
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • kingdom: Category of the natural world
  • vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
  • referendum: Public vote on an issue
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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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.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • 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.
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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    • call upon

      US /kɔl əˈpɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make demands on; order/require from someone
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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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    • encourage

      US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/

      UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the chance of something happening
      • To make someone more determined or confident
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    • ensure

      US /ɛnˈʃʊr/

      UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something sure, certain, or safe
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    • for example

      US

      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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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the streets

      US /ɪn ðə strits/

      UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • kingdom

      US /ˈkɪŋdəm/

      UK /'kɪŋdəm/

      • Noun
      • Category of the natural world
      • Country e.g. United Kingdom
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • liberal

      US /ˈlɪbərəl, ˈlɪbrəl/

      UK /'lɪbərəl/

      • Noun
      • Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
      • Adjective
      • Open-minded; willing to hear others' opinions
      • Political party for freedom and social change
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • pen in

      US /pɛn ɪn/

      UK /pen ɪn/

      • other
      • To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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    • referendum

      US /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

      UK /ˌrefəˈrendəm/

      • Noun
      • Public vote on an issue
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    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
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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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    • the following

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
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    • union

      US /ˈjunjən/

      UK /'ju:nɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of joining two or more things into one
      • Marriage
      • Proper Noun
      • The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
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    • united

      US /juˈnaɪtɪd/

      UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or come together for the same goal
      • Adjective
      • Joined or combined together
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    • vote

      US /vot/

      UK /vəʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice for or against, as in an election
      • Noun
      • Act of deciding who to choose in an election
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    • vote in

      US /voʊt ɪn/

      UK /vəut ɪn/

      • other
      • To elect someone into a position by voting.
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    • without trace

      US /wɪˈðaʊt treɪs/

      UK /wɪˈðaʊt treɪs/

      • other
      • Completely disappeared leaving no sign or evidence.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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