Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • get a say: To have the opportunity to express an opinion or influence a decision.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
  • part: Division of a book
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • live: To be alive
  • bottomless: Extremely deep
  • big: Popular
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • pay: To give money for goods or work done
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
  • member: Part of the body of a human, animal
  • follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
  • identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
  • unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
  • union: Act of joining two or more things into one
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • complicated: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
  • continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
  • currency: Widespread acceptance
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • arrangement: Particular design of a device
  • retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
  • citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
  • freely: (Living, existing) without being controlled
  • citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
  • weirdly: In an odd or strange way
  • participation: Act of being involved in something
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
  • selective: Choosing through thoughtful comparison
  • boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
  • notable: Being famous or well-known
  • stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
  • treaty: An agreement between nations
  • asterisk: The mark *
  • hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
  • membrane: Outside covering of a cell
  • ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
  • fiercely: In an emotionally violent manner
  • circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
  • notably: In a way that deserves notice; particularly
  • fuzzy: Covered with fur or short hair
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • appreciate

      US /əˈpriʃiˌet/

      UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise in value (of property or belongings)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be thankful for; to value or admire
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • arrangement

      US /əˈrendʒmənt/

      UK /əˈreɪndʒmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular design of a device
      • Piece of music written for a particular instrument
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    • asterisk

      US /ˈæstəˌrɪsk/

      UK /'æstərɪsk/

      • Noun
      • The mark *
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
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    • bottomless

      US /ˈbɑ:təmləs/

      UK /ˈbɒtəmləs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely deep
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    • boundary

      US /ˈbaʊndəri, -dri/

      UK /'baʊndrɪ/

      • Noun
      • A division or border to separate two areas
      • In sports, a line or marker indicating the edge of the playing area.
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    • by no means

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • circumference

      US /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

      UK /səˈkʌmfərəns/

      • Noun
      • Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
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    • citizen

      US /ˈsɪtɪzən/

      UK /'sɪtɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
      • A person who is a member of a community.
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    • citizenship

      US /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
      • Noun
      • The rights and duties of citizens.
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
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    • complicated

      US /ˈkɑmplɪˌketɪd/

      UK /'kɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
      • Adjective
      • Difficult to do, understand or use
      • Involving many different and confusing aspects.
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    • continent

      US /ˈkɑntənənt/

      UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
      • Adjective
      • Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
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    • currency

      US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Widespread acceptance
      • Money system that a country uses
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    • decrease

      US /dɪˈkris/

      UK /dɪˈkri:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reduce the size, amount or number of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount by which something has been reduced
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    • ditch

      US /dɪtʃ/

      UK /dɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
      • To land an airplane in water due to an emergency
      • Countable Noun
      • Long, shallow hole used for drainage or irrigation
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • economic

      US /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk, ˌikə-/

      UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning trade, industry, and money
      • Financially worthwhile; profitable.
      • Noun
      • A system relating to economics
      • A factor relating to economics
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    • empire

      US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/

      UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of countries controlled by one government
      • A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
      • Adjective
      • A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
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    • fiercely

      US /ˈfɪrslɪ/

      UK /fɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an emotionally violent manner
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • freely

      US /ˈfrili/

      UK /ˈfri:li/

      • Adverb
      • (Living, existing) without being controlled
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    • further out

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At a greater distance; more distant.
      • To a more advanced or remote stage or point.
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    • fuzzy

      US /ˈfʌzi/

      UK /'fʌzɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Covered with fur or short hair
      • Not clear; blurred
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    • get a say

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To have the opportunity to express an opinion or influence a decision.
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    • get onto

      US /ɡɛt ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /ɡet ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
      • To start talking or dealing with a new subject.
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    • hard to say

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
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    • hassle

      US /ˈhæsəl/

      UK /ˈhæsl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
      • Persistent petty annoyance.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause trouble or annoyance to someone
      • To argue or negotiate persistently, especially over a price.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • identification

      US /aɪˌdɛntəfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
      • The act of discovering exactly what something is
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    • in detail

      US /ɪn dɪˈtel/

      UK /in ˈdi:teil/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
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    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

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

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
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    • membership

      US /ˈmembərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈmembəʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Being a member of a group; joining a group
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    • membrane

      US /ˈmɛmˌbren/

      UK /'membreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Outside covering of a cell
      • A thin covering of tissue or of a cell
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • notable

      US /ˈnoʊtəbl/

      UK /ˈnəʊtəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being famous or well-known
      • Deserving notice or mention; important
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    • notably

      US /ˈnoʊtəbli/

      UK /ˈnəʊtəbli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that deserves notice; particularly
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

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

      US /pɑ:rˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/

      UK /pɑ:ˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of being involved in something
      • The involvement of individuals in making decisions that affect them.
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    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
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    • passport

      US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Official book of identification allowing travel
      • Noun
      • Way to achieve something
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    • retire

      US /rɪˈtaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop using, producing, or servicing something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop taking part in a competition or game
      • To quit having jobs because you are old
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    • selective

      US /sɪˈlɛktɪv/

      UK /sɪˈlektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Choosing through thoughtful comparison
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    • stumble

      US /ˈstʌmbəl/

      UK /'stʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
      • Act of tripping and almost falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
      • To trip and almost fall
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    • stumble upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally discover or meet
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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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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    • treaty

      US /ˈtriti/

      UK /ˈtri:ti/

      • Noun
      • An agreement between nations
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    • unclear

      US /ˌʌnˈklɪr/

      UK /ˌʌnˈklɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Not easy to understand; not obvious
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    • union

      US /ˈjunjən/

      UK /'ju:nɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of joining two or more things into one
      • Marriage
      • Proper Noun
      • The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • weirdly

      US /wɪrdlɪ/

      UK /wɪədlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an odd or strange way
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    • were it not for

      US /wɚ ɪt nɑt fɚ/

      UK /wə ɪt nɒt fɔ:/

      • other
      • Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
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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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