Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • such as: For example; like
  • for instance: As an example.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
  • see through: To realize the truth about
  • rip out: To remove something quickly and violently.
  • cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
  • chop off: To remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
  • cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • move beyond: To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
  • regardless of
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • awareness: Having knowledge of something
  • invisible: Being unable to be seen
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • dairy: Concerning or made from milk
  • vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
  • animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
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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 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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    • 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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    • awareness

      US /əˈwɛrnɪs/

      UK /əˈweənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having knowledge of something
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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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    • belief system

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
      • An individual's personal set of beliefs about the world and how it works.
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    • cast on

      US /kæst ɑn/

      UK /kɑ:st ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
      • To put a spell on someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a role to an actor.
      • To cause (light, shadow, etc.) to appear on a surface.
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    • chop off

      US /tʃɑp ɔf/

      UK /tʃɔp ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool.
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    • conscious

      US /ˈkɑnʃəs/

      UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Aware of what is going on around you
      • Intentionally done; deliberate.
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    • cut into

      US /kʌt ˈɪntu/

      UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
      • To interrupt someone who is speaking.
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    • dairy

      US /ˈderi/

      UK /ˈdeəri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or made from milk
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building for storing milk or making cheese/butter
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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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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    • 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 other words

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In certain locations or areas, but not all.
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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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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • invisible

      US /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being unable to be seen
      • Of money earned from services, instead of products
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    • move beyond

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • perceptions of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • rip out

      US /rɪp aʊt/

      UK /rip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something quickly and violently.
      • To extract or remove something completely.
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    • see through

      US /si θru/

      UK /si: θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To realize the truth about
      • To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • 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.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
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    • vegan

      US /ˈviɡən, ˈvɛdʒən/

      UK /ˈvi:gən/

      • Noun
      • Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
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    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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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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