Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • file down: To reduce or smooth something by using a file.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • interact with
  • down the track: At some point in the future.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • chaotic: Utterly confused
  • shrink: To become smaller
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
  • predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • fundamentally: In a basic and important way
  • organism: Living thing, often one that is small
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
  • particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • derive: To come from another thing
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
  • galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
  • predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
  • redundant: Not necessary or needed
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
  • carry: To have a child, be pregnant
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
  • calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
  • dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
  • erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
  • compress: To press tightly together
  • binary: Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
  • redundancy: Existence of an already present thing as a backup
  • electron: A negatively charged particle
  • entropy: Lack of order in a system
  • pixel: Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
  • relativity: Einstein theory about time, space and position
  • dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
  • distil: To collect the pure form by heating liquid
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    • also known as

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • application

      US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Software program, e.g. for smart phone
      • Process of spreading a substance over a surface
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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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    • binary

      US /ˈbaɪnəri/

      UK /ˈbaɪnəri/

      • Adjective
      • Having two parts; using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
      • Noun
      • Mathematical language using only one and zero
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    • calculate

      US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/

      UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find an answer using mathematics
      • To make an educated guess about something
      B2
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    • chaos

      US /ˈkeˌɑs/

      UK /'keɪɒs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • State of utter confusion or disorder
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete disorder and confusion.
      • Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
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    • chaotic

      US /keɪˈɒtɪk/

      UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Utterly confused
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    • cluster

      US /ˈklʌstɚ/

      UK /'klʌstə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come together in a group, flock etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • A small group of things
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • compress

      US /kəmˈprɛs/

      UK /kəmˈpres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To press tightly together
      • To make smaller; reduce in time, size etc.
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
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    • derive

      US /dɪˈraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈraɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come from another thing
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
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    • dice

      US /daɪs/

      UK /daɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut food or other things into small pieces
      • Noun (plural)
      • Cubes with dots numbering 1-6 on used in games
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    • disorder

      US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of confusion or a lack of organization
      • Illness when the body is not functioning well
      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
      B2
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    • distil

      US /dɪˈstɪl/

      UK /dɪˈstɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To collect the pure form by heating liquid
      B2
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    • dna

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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    • down the track

      US /daʊn ðə ˈtræk/

      UK /daun ðə ˈtræk/

      • other
      • At some point in the future.
      B2
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    • electron

      US /ɪˈlektrɑ:n/

      UK /ɪˈlektrɒn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A negatively charged particle
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    • entropy

      US /ˈɛntrəpi/

      UK /ˈentrəpi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of order in a system
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    • envision

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To imagine or picture in your mind
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    • erase

      US /ɪˈreɪs/

      UK /ɪˈreɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
      • To remove written information by mistake
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    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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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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    • file down

      US /faɪl daʊn/

      UK /fail daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce or smooth something by using a file.
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    • find out about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • fundamentally

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl:ɪ/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a basic and important way
      • In a complete and thorough way
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    • galaxy

      US /ˈɡæləksi/

      UK /'ɡæləksɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of stars and planets in space
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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    • gravity

      US /ˈɡrævɪti/

      UK /ˈgrævəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
      • Force making things fall towards the ground
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in other words

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      UK

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

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or do things with each other
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
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    • organism

      US /ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡənɪzəm/

      • Noun
      • Living thing, often one that is small
      • System with many parts that function as a whole
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    • particle

      US /ˈpɑrtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɑ:tɪkl/

      • Noun
      • Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
      • Tiny piece or quantity of something
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pixel

      US /ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl/

      UK /ˈpɪksl/

      • Noun
      • Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
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    • predict

      US /prɪˈdɪkt/

      UK /prɪ'dɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or estimate what will or might happen
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    • predictable

      US /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      UK /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being guessed before it happens
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    • quantum

      US /ˈkwɑ:ntəm/

      UK /ˈkwɒntəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The smallest unit or amount of energy
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    • random

      US /ˈrændəm/

      UK /'rændəm/

      • Adjective
      • Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
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    • randomly

      US /'rændəmlɪ/

      UK /'rændəmlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
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    • redundancy

      US /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

      UK /rɪˈdʌndənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Existence of an already present thing as a backup
      • The state of being not or no longer needed or useful.
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    • redundant

      US /rɪˈdʌndənt/

      UK /rɪˈdʌndənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not necessary or needed
      • Repeating yourself using different words
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • relativity

      US /ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪti/

      UK /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Einstein theory about time, space and position
      • The state of being relative; dependence on a frame of reference.
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    • scientific

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
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    • shrink

      US /ʃrɪŋk/

      UK /ʃrɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become smaller
      • Noun
      • A rude name for a psychiatrist
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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
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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    • unpredictable

      US /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to guess about (the future)
      • Characterized by erratic or inconsistent behavior.
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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.
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    • with time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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