Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • at least: As a minimum
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in terms of
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • check out
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • work out
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • turn off
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • walking the dog: To take a dog for a walk.
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • for the fun of it: Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
  • of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
  • in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
  • tee off: To hit a golf ball off tee
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • first off: To begin with; firstly.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • call up: To require someone to join the army
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • check on: To check that things are OK, correct
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
  • natural talent: An innate or inborn aptitude or skill.
  • suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • taper off: To diminish or reduce gradually.
  • regardless of
  • prior to: Before a particular time or event.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
  • ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • touch on: To briefly discuss
  • for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • cash in: To sell asset to get money back
  • hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • put across: To communicate (ideas) effectively
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • fully operational: Completely functioning and ready for use.
  • up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
  • pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
  • featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • level: Specific height of something
  • schedule: A list of events and their times
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
  • rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
  • guitar: Stringed instrument played with the fingers
  • golf: Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
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    • a tremendous amount

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      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • acquisition

      US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/

      UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
      • A company or asset bought by another company.
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    • any sort of

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      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • as opposed to

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      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • ass out

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eject someone forcibly from a place.
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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 moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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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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    • based on

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      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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    • behind the scenes

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      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • book on

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

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To require someone to join the army
      • To bring to your memory
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    • cash in

      US /kæʃ ɪn/

      UK /kæʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sell asset to get money back
      • To sell something to get cash
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    • check on

      US /tʃɛk ɑn/

      UK /tʃek ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check that things are OK, correct
      • To make sure someone or something is safe or well.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • deliberate

      US /dɪˈlɪbərɪt/

      UK /dɪ'lɪbərət/

      • Adjective
      • Carefully thought out in advance
      • Done purposely
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider a problem or decision carefully
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    • dive in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
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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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    • featured on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
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    • feel for

      US /fil fɔr/

      UK /fi:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
      • To try to find something by touching it.
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    • feel like

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • first off

      US /fɚst ɔf/

      UK /fə:st ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; firstly.
      • Most importantly; above all else.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for the fun of it

      US /fɚ ðə fʌn əv ɪt/

      UK /fə ðə fʌn əv ɪt/

      • other
      • Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
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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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    • for want of

      US /fɚ wɑnt ʌv/

      UK /fə wɒnt əv/

      • other
      • Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
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    • from memory

      US /frəm ˈmɛməri/

      UK /frəm ˈmeməri/

      • other
      • Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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    • frustrating

      US /frʌˈstretɪŋ/

      UK /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
      • Adjective
      • Annoying because things don't go the way you want
      • Serving to frustrate.
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    • fully operational

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      • Adjective
      • Completely functioning and ready for use.
      • Ready for military action or deployment.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • golf

      US /ɡɑlf, ɡɔlf/

      UK /ɡɒlf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To play golf
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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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    • guitar

      US /ɡɪˈtɑr/

      UK /gɪˈtɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Stringed instrument played with the fingers
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hop into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly get into a vehicle.
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    • hot air

      US /hɑt er/

      UK /hɔt eə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
      • Air that has been heated.
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    • immersion

      US /ɪˈmə:ʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈmɜ:ʒən, -ʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
      • The act of putting something completely under the surface of a liquid; the state of being completely under the surface of a liquid.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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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

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

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

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

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • in the trenches

      US /ɪn ðə ˈtrɛntʃɪz/

      UK /ɪn ðə ˈtrentʃɪz/

      • other
      • Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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 trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • in turn

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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • just kind of

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      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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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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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • natural talent

      US /ˈnætʃərəl ˈtælənt/

      UK /ˈnætʃərəl ˈtælənt/

      • Noun
      • An innate or inborn aptitude or skill.
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    • near and dear

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      • Adjective
      • Very important and loved; cherished.
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    • no matter

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • of the essence

      US /ʌv ði ˈɛsəns/

      UK /ɔv ðə ˈesns/

      • Phrase
      • Absolutely necessary or vital.
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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • on a daily basis

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      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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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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    • out of tune

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
      • Not in agreement or harmony with; not suitable or appropriate for.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
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    • pick up on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
      • To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
      A1
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    • pop on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly put on (clothing).
      • To switch on a device quickly.
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
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    • prior to

      US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/

      UK /ˈpraiə tu:/

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

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • push through

      US /pʊʃ θru/

      UK /puʃ θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
      • To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
      B1
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    • put across

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To communicate (ideas) effectively
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • rapid

      US /ˈræpɪd/

      UK /ˈræpɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Moving or happening very quickly
      • Noun
      • Rough and fast-moving part of a river
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
      A2
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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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    • schedule

      US /ˈskedʒu:l/

      UK /ˈʃedju:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A list of events and their times
      • A plan to do something at a certain time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan to do something at a certain time
      A2TOEIC
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
      A2TOEIC
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    • smart

      US /smɑ:rt/

      UK /smɑ:t/

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
      • Looking clean, neat and stylish
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel hurt or upset
      • To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
      A2TOEIC
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • suck in

      US /sʌk ɪn/

      UK /sʌk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
      • To deceive or trick someone into doing something.
      C2
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
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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
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    • tap on

      US /tæp ɑn/

      UK /tæp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
      • To select something by touching it on a screen.
      A1
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    • taper off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To diminish or reduce gradually.
      More
    • tee off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hit a golf ball off tee
      • To annoy or irritate someone.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit a golf ball from a tee to start play at a hole.
      • To begin or start something, often with vigor or intensity.
      B2
      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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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • touch on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To briefly discuss
      A1
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    • turn off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone feel negatively about something
      A1
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    • up and running

      US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Fully operational; functioning correctly.
      • Active and operating successfully.
      A1
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
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    • walking the dog

      US

      UK

      • Verb Phrase
      • To take a dog for a walk.
      • Gerund
      • The act of taking a dog for a walk.
      A1
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    • 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
    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      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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