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Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • do harm: To cause damage or injury.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
  • at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • go it alone: To act or do something without help or partners.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
  • stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • combat: To fight someone or something physically
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • American: Person from the USA
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • history: Established pattern or record
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
  • terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
  • harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
  • united: To join or come together for the same goal
  • peace: Calm and quiet state
  • war: Situation where armies fight each other
  • global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
  • commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
  • diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
  • armed: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'Ìkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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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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    • armed

      US /ɑːrmd/

      UK /ɑ:md/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate a weapon or bomb for use
      • To give a gun or other weapon to a person or group
      • Adjective
      • Having weapons ready to use against others
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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 /ĂŚz wel ĂŚz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at home

      US /ĂŚt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /ĂŚt list/

      UK /ĂŚt 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 stake

      US /ĂŚt stek/

      UK /ĂŚt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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    • at the outset

      US /æt ði ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

      UK /æt ðə ˈautset/

      • Phrase
      • At the very beginning; from the start.
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    • at times

      US /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/

      UK /ĂŚt taÉŞmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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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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    • by example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Through demonstration or serving as a model.
      • Through one's own behavior and actions, rather than just words.
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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
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    • combat

      US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/

      UK /'kɒmbæt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone or something physically
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    • come after

      US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/

      UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
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    • commander

      US /kəˈmændə(r)/

      UK /kəˈmɑ:ndə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person with authority who commands or controls
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    • contend with

      US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/

      UK /kənˈtend wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
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    • coordinate with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • diplomacy

      US /dɪˈploməsi/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
      • The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • do harm

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause damage or injury.
      B2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

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

      US /drɔ ɪn/

      UK /drɔ: in/

      • 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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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the foreseeable

      US /fɚ ðə fɔrˈsiəbəl/

      UK /fə ðə fɔ:ˈsi:əbl/

      • other
      • Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • force in

      US /fɔrs ɪn/

      UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/

      • other
      • To enter a place by applying physical force.
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    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
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    • global

      US /ˈgloʊbl/

      UK /ˈgləʊbl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
      • Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
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    • go it alone

      US /goʊ ɪt əˈloʊn/

      UK /gəu ɪt əˈləun/

      • other
      • To act or do something without help or partners.
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • harm

      US /hɑrm/

      UK /hɑ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
      • Noun
      • Damage or injury
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    • have to

      US /hĂŚv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • history

      US /ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /'hÉŞstrÉŞ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Established pattern or record
      • Study of past events as an academic subject
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    • ignore

      US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
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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 fact

      US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/

      UK /in fĂŚkt/

      • 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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in mind

      US /ÉŞn maÉŞnd/

      UK /in maind/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in school

      US /ÉŞn skul/

      UK /ÉŞn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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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.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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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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    • keep the peace

      US /kip ði pis/

      UK /ki:p ðə pi:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
      • Phrase
      • To avoid causing trouble or arguments; maintain order.
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    • lead on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
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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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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk ĂŚt/

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

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • 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.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • not surprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
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    • peace

      US /pis/

      UK /pi:s/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Calm and quiet state
      • Time when there is no war or fighting
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
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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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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
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    • slip away

      US /slɪp əˈwe/

      UK /slip əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
      • To gradually disappear or be lost.
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    • stand for

      US /stænd fɔr/

      UK /stænd fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
      • To represent or symbolize
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    • stand up against

      US /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
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    • stir up

      US /stɚ ƌp/

      UK /stə: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause trouble; incite unrest.
      • To evoke or awaken (emotions, memories).
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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    • terrorist

      US /ˈtɛrərɪst/

      UK /ˈterərɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of terrorism or terrorists.
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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

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
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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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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • tough questions

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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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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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • war

      US /wɔr/

      UK /wɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Situation where armies fight each other
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    • work through

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
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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/breÉŞv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    President Obama delivers a powerful speech to West Point graduates, reflecting on America's role in a changing world and the challenges ahead. You'll hear insightful commentary on global leadership, international relations, and the importance of service, picking up key phrases for discussing complex geopolitical topics.

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