Vocabulary

  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • energy level: A measure of a person's physical or mental vitality.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • deprivation: State of lacking something needed
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
  • diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
  • crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
  • component: One of the parts that something is made up of
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • efficient: Able to produce results without waste
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • circadian: Concerning biological processes occurring at -hour intervals
  • burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
  • grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
  • panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
  • validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
  • device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
  • clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
  • convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
  • deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
  • frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
  • rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
  • biological: Being related to life and living things
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • gadget: Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • deep: Complex and important
  • scalp: Part of the human head covered by hair
  • rash: Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • regenerative: Of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
  • lightbulb: Electric bulb from which light comes
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    • biological

      US /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

      UK /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being related to life and living things
      • A substance, such as a detergent, that contains enzymes.
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    • burst

      US /bɚst/

      UK /bɜ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
      • To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
      • Noun
      • Brief time period when something happens and ends
      • A sudden outbreak or display of something.
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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • chin

      US /tʃɪn/

      UK /tʃɪn/

      • Noun
      • Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
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    • clinical

      US /ˈklɪnɪkəl/

      UK /ˈklɪnɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment or observing patients
      • Using scientific techniques and precision
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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    • component

      US /kəmˈponənt/

      UK /kəmˈpəʊnənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the parts that something is made up of
      • A constituent part; ingredient.
      • Adjective
      • Being a part of something
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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • convert

      US /kənˈvɚt/

      UK /kən'vɜ:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
      • To change form, character, or function to another
      • Countable Noun
      • Person switching from one belief system to another
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    • crisis

      US /ˈkraɪsɪs/

      UK /'kraɪsɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
      • A turning point in a disease.
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    • deprivation

      US /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of lacking something needed
      • The state of lacking or being denied something considered necessary.
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    • deprive

      US /dɪˈpraɪv/

      UK /dɪˈpraɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deny someone access to or take away something
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    • device

      US /dɪˈvaɪs/

      UK /dɪˈvaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
      • Method of doing something; a way
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    • diabetes

      US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/

      UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
      • A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
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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.
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
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    • efficient

      US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Able to produce results without waste
      • Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
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    • empathy

      US /ˈɛmpəθi/

      UK /ˈempəθi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Understanding how other people feel/suffer
      • The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
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    • energy level

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A measure of a person's physical or mental vitality.
      • A person's overall state of mind and enthusiasm.
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    • exposure

      US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/

      UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
      • Being talked about in the media
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • frequency

      US /ˈfrikwənsi/

      UK /'fri:kwənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
      • How often something happens
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    • gadget

      US /ˈɡædʒɪt/

      UK /ˈgædʒɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
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    • grant

      US /ɡrænt/

      UK /ɡrɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
      • To give or let someone do what they want
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money given for education or research
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    • habitat

      US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/

      UK /'hæbɪtæt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural place where a plant or animal lives
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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

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

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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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.
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    • institute

      US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization studying science, engineering etc.
      • A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
      • To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
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    • jeopardy

      US /ˈdʒɛpədi/

      UK /'dʒepədɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lightbulb

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Electric bulb from which light comes
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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.
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    • panel

      US /ˈpænəl/

      UK /'pænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group who answer questions or give opinions
      • Flat surface with controls and switches
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • rapid

      US /ˈræpɪd/

      UK /ˈræpɪd/

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

      US /ræʃ/

      UK /ræʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
      • Noun
      • Series of many negative events in a short time
      • Skin condition of raised red spots
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    • regenerative

      US /rɪˈdʒɛnəˌretɪv, -ərətɪv/

      UK /rɪ'dʒenərətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Of, relating to, or marked by regeneration
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

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

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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    • scalp

      US /skælp/

      UK /skælp/

      • Noun
      • Part of the human head covered by hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell e.g. tickets far above the original price
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • stroke

      US /strok/

      UK /strəʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
      • Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub your hand in a caring way on something
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    • validate

      US /ˈvælɪˌdet/

      UK /'vælɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show to be officially correct or allowable
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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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