Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • ask for help: To request assistance or support.
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • work out
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • too much work: An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • knuckle down: To start working or studying hard.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • on task: Focused and engaged in the activity or assignment at hand.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • mental: Concerning the mind
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • correlation: The relationship between two variables
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • pleasant: Causing a good feeling
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • assignment: Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
  • expectancy: Excited feeling that something is will happen soon
  • unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
  • depletion: Reducing the amount, strength or number of
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • motivator: The reason you have the will to do something
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • inverse: Being the opposite of something else
  • frog: Small hopping amphibian
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power, resources or skill to do something
      • A particular skill or talent.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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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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    • ask for help

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request assistance or support.
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    • assignment

      US /əˈsaɪnmənt/

      UK /ə'saɪnmənt/

      • Noun
      • Task you are given to do (as in the armed forces)
      • A homework task or report
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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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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • break it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • by extension

      US /baɪ ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

      UK /bai iksˈtenʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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    • correlation

      US /ˌkɔrəˈleʃən, ˌkɑr-/

      UK /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The relationship between two variables
      • A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables are linearly related (meaning they change together at a constant rate).
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    • decide on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
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    • density

      US /ˈdɛnsɪti/

      UK /ˈdensəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Degree to which an area is filled or covered
      • The degree of compactness of a substance.
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    • depletion

      US /dɪˈpliʃən/

      UK /dɪ'pli:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reducing the amount, strength or number of
      • The act of consuming or using up a resource or supply.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

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

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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    • ego

      US /ˈiɡo, ˈɛɡo/

      UK /'i:ɡəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
      • Part of the human mind that deals with real world
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • equation

      US /ɪˈkweʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ɪˈkweɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
      • Complex set of different facts, ideas or issues
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    • expectancy

      US /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

      UK /ɪkˈspektənsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Excited feeling that something is will happen soon
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
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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.
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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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    • for short

      US /fɔr ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
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    • frog

      US /frɔ:g/

      UK /frɒg/

      • Noun
      • Small hopping amphibian
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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.
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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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.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • impulse

      US /ˈɪmˌpʌls/

      UK /'ɪmpʌls/

      • Noun
      • Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
      • A brief electrical signal transmitted along a nerve fiber or muscle fiber
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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
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

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

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • inverse

      US / ˈɪnˌvə:s/

      UK /ɪnˈvɜ:s /

      • Adjective
      • Being the opposite of something else
      • Noun
      • Thing that is the complete opposite of another
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    • knuckle down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start working or studying hard.
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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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • mental

      US /ˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind
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    • motivation

      US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reason behind why someone did something
      • Enthusiasm for doing something.
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    • motivator

      US /'moʊtɪveɪtə(r)/

      UK /'məʊtɪveɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • The reason you have the will to do something
      • A person or thing that motivates someone.
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    • on task

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Focused and engaged in the activity or assignment at hand.
      • Phrase
      • Continuing to focus on the current task or objective.
      • Attentive and dedicated to completing the current task.
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    • pleasant

      US /ˈplɛzənt/

      UK /'pleznt/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a good feeling
      • Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
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    • procrastinate

      US /proˈkræstəˌnet, prə-/

      UK /prəʊ'kræstɪneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To delay doing something that you ought to do
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    • procrastination

      US /proʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      UK /prəʊˌkræstɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting off something you ought to do
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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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    • put off

      US /pʊt ɔf/

      UK /put ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off, e.g. clothing
      • To delay until a later date
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
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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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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
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    • rough

      US /rʌf/

      UK /rʌf/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
      • (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
      • Adverb
      • In a manner that is difficult, or violent
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

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

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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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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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • too much work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
      • A quantity of tasks that is difficult or impossible to manage effectively.
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
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    • unpleasant

      US /ʌnˈplɛzənt/

      UK /ʌnˈpleznt/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a bad feeling in people
      • Disagreeable or offensive in behavior or manner.
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    • willpower

      US /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/

      UK /'wɪlpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to make yourself do what you really want
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

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