Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • for instance: As an example.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in terms of
  • in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • as many times: As frequently as desired or needed; without limit to the number of attempts or occurrences.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • physical things: Tangible objects that can be touched or seen; material items.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • come over to: To visit someone's house
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
  • black and white
  • flip through: To look quickly through a book or magazine.
  • breeze through: To succeed very easily in something.
  • terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • set up
  • on the record: Officially documented or registered.
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
  • failure rate: The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
  • side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • pick out: To choose or select one item from many
  • almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
  • off to the races: Starting an activity or process quickly and with enthusiasm.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • contrasted with: To be strikingly different from something else.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
  • book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • cooking: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • food: What people and animals eat to live
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • hour: 60 minutes
  • fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
  • knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
  • test: To be given a medical examination
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • steak: Thick slice of meat from animal or large fish
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • call: A order or request for action
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • oil: A liquid used for frying foods
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • weight: How heavy something is
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
  • freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • quit: To leave a job
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • olive: Person's name
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • referee: Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
  • muscle: Physical power
  • loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • adopt: To legally take a child into your family
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
  • fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
  • simplify: To make something easier to do, use or understand
  • rank: To rate or class things
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • insulin: Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
  • tango: Type of sexy ballroom dance from Argentina
  • accelerated: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • sear: To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
  • nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
  • glycemic
  • hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
  • reclaim: To get back something that was lost; recover
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    • accelerated

      US /æk'seləˌreɪtɪd/

      UK /æk'seləreɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to occur earlier than expected
      • To increase the speed or rate of something
      • Adjective
      • Happening or done faster than usual.
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    • adopt

      US /əˈdɑ:pt/

      UK /əˈdɒpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally take a child into your family
      • To take on responsibility for something
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • aggressive

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

      UK /əˈgresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
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    • almost all of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
      • Pronoun
      • Nearly every person in a group.
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    • as many times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As frequently as desired or needed; without limit to the number of attempts or occurrences.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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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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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • body

      US /ˈbɑdi/

      UK /ˈbɒdi/

      • Noun
      • The physical structure of a person or animal.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The main or central part of something.
      • The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • breeze through

      US /briz θru/

      UK /bri:z θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed very easily in something.
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
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    • come over to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone's house
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • contrasted with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be strikingly different from something else.
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • courtesy of

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • cut it out

      US /kʌt ɪt aʊt/

      UK /kʌt it aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
      • Interjection
      • Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
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    • 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.
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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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    • failure rate

      US /ˈfeljɚ ret/

      UK /ˈfeiljə reit/

      • Noun
      • The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
      • The frequency with which an engineering system or component fails, expressed in failures per unit of time.
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    • fiber

      US /'faɪbə/

      UK /'faɪbə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic character and nature of a person
      • Stringy substance found in food, e.g. wholewheat
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    • flip through

      US /flɪp θru/

      UK /flip θru:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look quickly through a book or magazine.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look quickly through a book, magazine, etc., without reading everything.
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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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    • freezer

      US /ˈfrizɚ/

      UK /ˈfri:zə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
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    • from the outset

      US /frəm ði ˈaʊtsɛt/

      UK /frəm ði ˈaʊtset/

      • other
      • From the beginning of a process or event.
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hormone

      US /ˈhɔrˌmon/

      UK /'hɔ:məʊn/

      • Noun
      • Chemical produced by the body to control functions
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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    • in black and white

      US /ɪn blæk ən waɪt/

      UK /in blak ənd wait/

      • other
      • Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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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 general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in isolation

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə widz/

      UK /ɪn ðə wi:dz/

      • other
      • Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
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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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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • insulin

      US /ˈɪnsəlɪn/

      UK /ˈɪnsjəlɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
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    • lay out

      US /le aʊt/

      UK /lei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show or explain your plans carefully
      • To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange according to a plan or design.
      • To spread out for viewing; display.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • loss

      US /lɔ:s/

      UK /lɒs/

      • Noun
      • Friend, family, or other loved person's death
      • Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
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    • muscle

      US /ˈmʌsəl/

      UK /'mʌsl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Physical power
      • Power or influence, especially of an economic or political kind.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use or muscles of force to get what you want
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    • neurodegenerative diseases

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
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    • nutrition

      US /nuˈtrɪʃən, nju-/

      UK /njuˈtrɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
      • Food and other things you eat or drink
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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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    • off to the races

      US /ɔf tə ðə ˈreɪsɪz/

      UK /ɒf tə ðə ˈreisiz/

      • other
      • Starting an activity or process quickly and with enthusiasm.
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    • oil

      US /ɔɪl/

      UK /ɔɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A liquid used for frying foods
      • Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a liquid for frying foods
      • To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • olive

      US /ˈɑ:lɪv/

      UK /ˈɒlɪv/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the internet

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • on the record

      US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/

      UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/

      • Adjective
      • Officially documented or registered.
      • Phrase
      • Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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    • on the shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • out of order

      US /aʊt ʌv ˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /aut ɔv ˈɔ:də/

      • Adjective
      • Not in proper working condition; broken.
      • Not following the rules of procedure; inappropriate.
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    • 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
    • over the counter

      US /ˈovɚ ði ˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈkauntə/

      • Adverb
      • Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
      • Across a counter in a shop or business.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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    • phase in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start using or doing things gradually
      A2
      More
    • physical things

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Tangible objects that can be touched or seen; material items.
      • Material possessions or belongings.
      B2
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    • pick out

      US /pɪk aʊt/

      UK /pik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose or select one item from many
      • To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
      A1
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
      A2
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    • presentation

      US /ˌprɛzənˈteʃən, ˌprizən-/

      UK /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of giving a formal talk about something
      • Way in which something is displayed or shown
      A2
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      C1
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • protein

      US /ˈprəʊˌtiːn/

      UK /ˈprəʊti:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of molecules made from amino acids
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    • quit

      US /kwɪt/

      UK /kwɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To leave a job
      • To leave a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a school etc. without finishing
      B1
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    • rank

      US /ræŋk/

      UK /ræŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate or class things
      • To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
      • Noun
      • Group of people with a certain level of status
      • Level or position, as in society/sport competition
      B1TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈklem/

      UK /rɪ'kleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get back something that was lost; recover
      B2TOEIC
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    • referee

      US /ˌrɛfəˈri/

      UK /ˌrefəˈri:/

      • Noun
      • Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
      • A person to whom something is referred for decision or arbitration.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make sure that the rules of a game are followed
      B2
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • sear

      US /sɪr/

      UK /sɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use high heat to quickly burn the surface of
      • To make a strong, unpleasant impression on
      C1
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    • second nature

      US /ˈsɛkənd ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /ˈsekənd ˈneitʃə/

      • Noun
      • A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
      A2
      More
    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
      A2TOEIC
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • side note

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
      A1
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    • simplify

      US /ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something easier to do, use or understand
      A2
      More
    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
      B1
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
      More
    • steak

      US /stek/

      UK /steɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thick slice of meat from animal or large fish
      A2
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • tango

      US /ˈtæŋɡo/

      UK /'tæŋɡəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Type of sexy ballroom dance from Argentina
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform a slow, passionate dance from Argentina
      B2
      More
    • terrible at

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very bad or unskilled at something.
      • Having a very low level of ability in a particular activity.
      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
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • trouble in

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
      • Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
      B1
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
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    • 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
    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
      A2
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • weight

      US /wet/

      UK /weɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How heavy something is
      • Metal object to measure how heavy something is
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
      C1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • with respect to

      US /wɪð rɪˈspɛkt tu/

      UK /wið risˈpekt tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
      A1
      More
    • work to do

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
      • Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
      A1
      More
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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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