Vocabulary

  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • have to: Must do
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • plug in
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • think back: To recapture the past
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • underneath the hood: Refers to something hidden beneath the visible surface.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
  • at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • up top: In or at the highest position or location.
  • zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • tease apart: To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
  • in terms of
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
  • one too many: More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
  • see past: To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
  • with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • log in
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • as per: According to; in accordance with.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
  • out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
  • file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
  • on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
  • for kicks: Done just for fun or excitement, without serious purpose.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • in bits: Feeling very upset or emotionally broken.
  • peel back: To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • scratch by: To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
  • count in: To include someone in an activity or plan.
  • by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • for good measure: As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
  • get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • break out
  • change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
  • go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
  • slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • deal with
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • overwhelming majority: A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
  • hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
  • think up: To think of an idea or an excuse
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • some time ago: At a point in the past; not recently.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • google up: To look up information using the Google search engine.
  • blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • dispense with: To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • file with: Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
  • scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • shoot down: To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • fly by: To pass quickly
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
  • computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
  • number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
  • long: Person's name
  • write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
  • writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • call: A order or request for action
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • enter: To start a career or an education
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • software: Computer applications and systems
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • screen: To hide or block something from being seen
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
  • cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
  • dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
  • percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
  • user: Person that uses a service/thing, e.g. a website
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • curly: Having curls or waves
  • plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
  • comma: Mark showing a pause or list in a sentence
  • remove: To get rid of something completely
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
  • error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
  • input: Advice or ideas that someone provides
  • command: To be able to see far from a certain location
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • colon: Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • standard: Official unit of measuring something
  • recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
  • implement: To start to do something you plan to do
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • variable: Having the ability to change or vary
  • compile: To put programming data into a computer
  • compiler: Person who gather information for reference
  • directory: Alphabetical list of names and addresses
  • format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
  • convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
  • finite: Having limits; lasting for a limited time
  • missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
  • output: Amount of something that is produced
  • int: INT is an acronym
  • printf: In computer programming, to output formatted text to a standard output stream.
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • file: Computer document
  • clang: To make or cause a loud ringing sound from a bell
  • void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
  • backslash: Punctuation mark (¥) used to separate items
  • integer: Math a whole number
  • decimal: Number using one equal tenth of a whole as a basis
  • syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
  • imprecision: Lack of precision, as in written/spoken language
  • char: To become burnt and the outside appears black
  • default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
  • rerun: To broadcast a TV program again
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • all at once

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      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as follows

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      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a list or explanation.
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    • as per

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      • Preposition
      • According to; in accordance with.
      • As specified by; in the manner of.
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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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    • at first glance

      US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/

      UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Upon initial observation or assessment.
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    • at hand

      US /æt hænd/

      UK /æt hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Close by; readily available.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      • Adjective
      • Nearby; easily available
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the end of the day

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      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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    • at the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

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

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      • Noun
      • Punctuation mark (¥) used to separate items
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    • based on

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      • 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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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
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    • blow through

      US /blo θru/

      UK /bləʊ θru:/

      • other
      • To spend money quickly and carelessly.
      • To move quickly and forcefully through an area.
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • by contrast

      US /baɪ ˈkɑntræst/

      UK /bai ˈkɔntræst/

      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
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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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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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    • by design

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      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • by nature

      US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /bai ˈneitʃə/

      • Adverb
      • Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
      • Phrase
      • Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
      • According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • change up

      US /tʃendʒ ʌp/

      UK /tʃeindʒ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce variety or do something differently.
      • Noun
      • A pitch thrown with the same arm action as a fastball but with less velocity.
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    • char

      US /tʃɑr/

      UK /tʃɑ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become burnt and the outside appears black
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A solid material that remains after heating a substance.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • clang

      US /klæŋ/

      UK /klæŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make or cause a loud ringing sound from a bell
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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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    • colon

      US /ˈkolən/

      UK /'kəʊlən/

      • Noun
      • Lower part of intestine turning food into waste
      • Symbol: used in writing e.g. before lists
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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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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    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
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    • come by

      US /kʌm baɪ/

      UK /kʌm bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
      • To visit someone
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • comma

      US /ˈkɑ:mə/

      UK /ˈkɒmə/

      • Noun
      • Mark showing a pause or list in a sentence
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    • command

      US /kəˈmænd/

      UK /kə'mɑ:nd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to see far from a certain location
      • To give an order; have control over others
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Electronic order to a computer to do something
      • An order to control things or others
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    • compile

      US /kəmˈpaɪl/

      UK /kəm'paɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put programming data into a computer
      • To gather (articles) for a book
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To undergo the process of being converted into machine language.
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    • compiler

      US /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/

      UK /kəmˈpaɪlə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who gather information for reference
      • A program that converts instructions into a machine-code or lower-level form so that they can be read and executed by a computer.
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    • convention

      US /kənˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /kənˈvenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official agreement between two or more countries
      • Large formal assembly, e.g. to make laws
      • Adjective
      • Concerning a large formal assembly or meeting
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    • cough

      US /kɔ:f/

      UK /kɒf/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly expel air from the lungs
      • Noun
      • Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
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    • count in

      US /kaʊnt ɪn/

      UK /kaunt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include someone in an activity or plan.
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    • count up

      US /kaʊnt ʌp/

      UK /kaunt ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
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    • curly

      US /ˈkə:li/

      UK /'kɜ:lɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having curls or waves
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • decimal

      US /ˈdɛsəməl/

      UK /'desɪml/

      • Noun
      • Number using one equal tenth of a whole as a basis
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    • default

      US /dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /dɪ'fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Automatic setting when no indicated preference
      • Failure to meet an agreement or make a payment
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fail to meet as agreed; failure to pay
      • To return to a previously determined state
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    • depending on

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      • 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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    • directory

      US /dɪˈrɛktəri, daɪ-/

      UK /dəˈrektəri/

      • Noun
      • Alphabetical list of names and addresses
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    • dispense with

      US /dɪˈspɛns wɪð/

      UK /disˈpens wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get rid of; do without; eliminate.
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    • dive in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
      A1
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
      A2TOEIC
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
      B1TOEIC
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    • Double

      US /ˈdʌbəl/

      UK /'dʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that is exactly like someone else
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or intended for use by two people
      • Two times the amount or degree; twice
      A2
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
      A1
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    • error

      US /ˈɛrɚ/

      UK /ˈerə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is not correct; a mistake
      • A malfunction or mistake in a computer program.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a mistake.
      A2TOEIC
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
      B2
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    • familiar

      US /fəˈmɪljɚ/

      UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Well-known or easily recognized
      • Having a good knowledge of something.
      • Noun
      • A close friend or associate.
      • (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
      A2TOEIC
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • file

      US /faɪl/

      UK /faɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Computer document
      • Tool used to take off sharp edges from something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something smooth by rubbing it with a tool
      • To organize documents by storing them safely
      A2TOEIC
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    • file in

      US /faɪl ɪn/

      UK /faɪl ɪn/

      • other
      • Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
      B2
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    • file with

      US /faɪl wɪð/

      UK /faɪl wɪð/

      • other
      • Submit important papers or documents to an official organization.
      B2
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    • finite

      US /ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˈfaɪnaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Having limits; lasting for a limited time
      B1
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
      A2
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
      B1
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    • fly by

      US /flai baɪ/

      UK /flai bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass quickly
      • To visit someone briefly
      A1
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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    • for good measure

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
      • Phrase
      • As an extra amount; in addition to what is strictly necessary.
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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
      B1
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    • for kicks

      US /fɚ kɪks/

      UK /fə kɪks/

      • other
      • Done just for fun or excitement, without serious purpose.
      B2
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
      A2
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    • format

      US /ˈfɔ:rmæt/

      UK /ˈfɔ:mæt/

      • Noun
      • Form, design, or arrangement of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To set the appearance of a text in a certain way
      • To set a computer back to its original state
      B1TOEIC
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
      A1
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
      A1
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • get around to

      US /ɡɛt əˈraʊnd tu/

      UK /ɡet əˈraund tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finally start doing something you avoided doing
      A1
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
      A1
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
      A1
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
      A1
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
      A1
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
      A1
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    • go higher

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To increase or rise to a greater level.
      • To move to a higher physical position.
      A2
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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
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • google up

      US /ˈɡuɡəl ʌp/

      UK /ˈgu:gəl ʌp/

      • other
      • To look up information using the Google search engine.
      C1
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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
      A1
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    • hand back

      US /hænd bæk/

      UK /hænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
      A1
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    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • implement

      US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

      UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start to do something you plan to do
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A tool
      B1TOEIC
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    • imprecision

      US /ˌɪmprɪ'sɪʒn/

      UK /ˌɪmprɪ'sɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of precision, as in written/spoken language
      B1
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    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
      A2
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    • in bits

      US /ɪn bɪts/

      UK /in bits/

      • other
      • Feeling very upset or emotionally broken.
      B2
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    • in due time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the appropriate time; eventually.
      A1
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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.
      C1
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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.
      C2
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    • in green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
      B2
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
      B2
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    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
      B2
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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    • input

      US /ˈɪnˌpʊt/

      UK /ˈɪnpʊt/

      • Noun
      • Advice or ideas that someone provides
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in information, advice or opinions
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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.
      A1
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    • integer

      US /ˈɪntɪdʒɚ/

      UK /ˈɪntɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Math a whole number
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    • jump out

      US /dʒʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʒʌmp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
      • To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
      A2
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • 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.
      A2
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    • keyboard

      US /ˈkiˌbɔrd/

      UK /'ki:bɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • A set of keys on a piano or computer
      A2
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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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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • log in

      US /lɔɡ ɪn/

      UK /lɔɡ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To enter a website or computer system by typing a username and password.
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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 back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • look past

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
      B2TOEIC
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    • lose control

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
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    • missile

      US /ˈmɪsəl/

      UK /ˈmisail/

      • Noun
      • A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
      • A self-propelled guided weapon.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or used in missiles.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • move over

      US /muv ˈovɚ/

      UK /mu:v ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
      • To change one's job or position within an organization.
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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.
      A2
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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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 necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
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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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    • on a whim

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
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    • on occasion

      US /ɑn əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ɔn əˈkeiʒən/

      • Idiom
      • Sometimes, but not regularly.
      • Phrase
      • Sometimes, but not regularly or often
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    • one too many

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More than is acceptable or advisable; excessive.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An instance that exceeds what is tolerable or permissible.
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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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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out of the gate

      US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • At the very beginning of an event or process.
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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
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    • output

      US /ˈaʊtˌpʊt/

      UK /'aʊtpʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of something that is produced
      • Transitive Verb
      • To produce data or information, as a computer
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

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

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A very large majority; a majority that is so large as to be almost unanimous.
      C1
      More
    • peel back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually reveal or uncover something by removing layers or obstacles.
      A1
      More
    • percent

      US /pɚˈsɛnt/

      UK /pə'sent/

      • Adverb
      • One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A proportion multiplied by 100
      • A specified amount in every hundred
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • play along

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
      A1
      More
    • plug

      US /plʌɡ/

      UK /plʌg/

      • Noun
      • Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
      • Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use an object to block a hole
      • To promote or advertise a product
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
      B1
      More
    • plug into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect an electrical device to a power source.
      A1
      More
    • print out

      US /prɪnt aʊt/

      UK /print aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
      A1
      More
    • quite simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
      • Used to emphasize the truth or importance of a statement.
      A2
      More
    • ramp up

      US /ræmp ʌp/

      UK /ræmp ʌp/

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

      US /rɪˈkɔl/

      UK /rɪˈkɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
      • Act of remembering events or details of the past
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Company) to ask for the return of faulty goods
      • To remember events or details of the past
      A2
      More
    • rerun

      US /'ri:rʌn/

      UK /ˈri:rʌn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To broadcast a TV program again
      • Noun
      • Showing of a TV program again
      B1
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • right out of the gate

      US /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
      B2
      More
    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
      A1
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    • scratch by

      US /skrætʃ baɪ/

      UK /skrætʃ baɪ/

      • other
      • To just manage to survive or live with limited resources.
      B2
      More
    • scratching the surface

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
      A1
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    • screen

      US /skrin/

      UK /skri:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide or block something from being seen
      • To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
      • Noun
      • Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
      • Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
      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.
      A1
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    • see past

      US /si pæst/

      UK /si: pɑ:st/

      • other
      • To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
      B2
      More
    • shoot down

      US /ʃut daʊn/

      UK /ʃu:t daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make plane fall from sky by shooting rockets
      A2
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    • sink in

      US /sɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /siŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
      • To penetrate a surface.
      A2
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • slash

      US /slæʃ/

      UK /slæʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line ( / ) used in writing
      • Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut violently with a sharp object
      • To decrease something by a large amount
      B2TOEIC
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    • slippery slope

      US /ˈslɪpəri slop/

      UK /ˈslipəri sləup/

      • Noun
      • An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
      C1
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    • some time ago

      US /sʌm taɪm əˈɡo/

      UK /sʌm taim əˈɡəu/

      • Phrase
      • At a point in the past; not recently.
      A1
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

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

      US /ˈstændəd/

      UK /'stændəd/

      • Noun
      • Official unit of measuring something
      • Principle of behaving in a moral way
      • Adjective
      • Being the accepted normal level of quality
      • (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
      A2TOEIC
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    • string

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
      A2
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
      A2TOEIC
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
      More
    • syntax

      US /ˈsɪnˌtæks/

      UK /ˈsɪntæks/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
      B2
      More
    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
      More
    • take some time

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
      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
      More
    • tease apart

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate or disentangle something carefully and delicately.
      B1
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think back

      US /θɪŋk bæk/

      UK /θiŋk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To recapture the past
      A1
      More
    • think up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or an excuse
      A1
      More
    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
      A1
      More
    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
      More
    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • to the power of

      US /tu ðə ˈpaʊɚ əv/

      UK /tu ðə ˈpaʊə əv/

      • other
      • Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
      B2
      More
    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
      B1TOEIC
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    • underneath the hood

      US /ˌʌndɚˈniθ ðə hʊd/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈni:θ ðə hʊd/

      • other
      • Refers to something hidden beneath the visible surface.
      B2
      More
    • up top

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In or at the highest position or location.
      • Interjection
      • A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
      B2
      More
    • variable

      US /ˈveriəbl/

      UK /ˈveəriəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to change or vary
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical quantity with several values
      • A keyword used in some programming languages to declare a variable.
      A2
      More
    • void

      US /vɔɪd/

      UK /vɔɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Empty feeling because nothing interests you
      • Noun
      • Empty space; empty place
      B2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • whip up

      US /hwɪp ʌp/

      UK /hwip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To quickly prepare food or a meal.
      • To arouse or incite (emotion, interest, etc.).
      More
    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
      A2
      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 practice

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
    • wrap around

      US /ræp əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ræp əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To encircle or surround something.
      • To extend or stretch around something.
      A2
      More
    • zoom out

      US /zum aʊt/

      UK /zu:m aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
      • To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
      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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