Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • down the track: At some point in the future.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • at sea
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • in another way: Using a different method or approach.
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • regardless of
  • bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
  • lost innocence: The state of having lost the quality of being innocent; a loss of purity or naiveté.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • reflect upon: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
  • on reflection: After thinking carefully or reconsidering something.
  • bring about: To cause to happen
  • on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • put aside: To save money regularly.
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
  • under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
  • in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • throw the book at: To punish someone as severely as possible.
  • in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • think back: To recapture the past
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
  • die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • read: Person's name
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • driver: People who move cattle from one place to another
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • save: To make your computer keep a file
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • push: To move into enemy country with a military attack
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • ship: Large boat
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
  • murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
  • cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • permissible: That is allowed; allowable
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
  • reply: Answer to someone's question
  • rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
  • crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • morally: According to ideas about right and wrong
  • trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
  • philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
  • procedure: A medical operation
  • majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • justify: To give good reasons for something
  • steering: To control the direction in which something moves
  • philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
  • objection: Dealing with, based on, or influenced by facts
  • investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
  • philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
  • desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
  • morality: Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • necessity: Something that you must have or do
  • sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
  • funding: To supply money for something
  • reasoning: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
  • consequentialist: A person who believes in consequentialism, the ethical theory that the consequences of actions are the primary basis for moral judgment.
  • utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
  • skepticism: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
  • evasion: Act of evading; trying to escape from something
  • yank: To pull or tug on something
  • sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
  • cannibalism: Practice of one human eating another
  • utilitarianism: Doctrine that what is useful is good
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    • account of

      US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Noun
      • A spoken or written description of an event.
      • Preposition
      • Because of; for the reason of.
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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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    • against the law

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      • Adjective
      • Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
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    • allow for

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
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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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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at last

      US /æt læst/

      UK /æt lɑ:st/

      • Adverb
      • Finally; after a long delay.
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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 sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
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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 stake

      US /æt stek/

      UK /æt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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    • at the end of the day

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      UK

      • 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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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • bridge

      US /brɪdʒ/

      UK /brɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Structure built over river, road so you can cross
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a link between; bring together
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    • bring about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to happen
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    • bring out

      US /brɪŋ aʊt/

      UK /briŋ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
      • To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
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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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    • cabin

      US /ˈkæbɪn/

      UK /'kæbɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small basic wooden home in the countryside
      • Room where you can sleep on a ship, sit in a plane
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    • cannibalism

      US /'kænɪbəlɪzəm/

      UK /'kænɪbəlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Practice of one human eating another
      • The practice where an animal eats all or part of another animal of the same species.
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    • categorical

      US /ˌkætəˈgɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌkætəˈgɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and firm in manner
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    • charged with

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      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

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

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
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    • crew

      US /kru/

      UK /kru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
      • Skilled group of people working together on a task
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work as part of a crew.
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • desperate

      US /ˈdɛspərɪt/

      UK /ˈdespərət/

      • Adjective
      • Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
      • State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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    • disagree with

      US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/

      UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a different opinion from someone else.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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    • discussion

      US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any long communication about a particular topic
      • A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
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    • do in

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      UK

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

      US /daʊn ðə ˈtræk/

      UK /daun ðə ˈtræk/

      • other
      • At some point in the future.
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    • evasion

      US /ɪˈveʒən/

      UK /ɪˈveɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of evading; trying to escape from something
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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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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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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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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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the most part

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • funding

      US /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
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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 straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • happiness

      US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/

      UK /'hæpɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
      • A feeling of joy and contentment
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • in another way

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using a different method or approach.
      • Stated differently; put in other words.
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in every way

      US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/

      UK /in ˈevri wei/

      • Phrase
      • In all manners or respects; completely.
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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 hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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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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    • 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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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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    • in the light of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/

      • other
      • Considering new information or facts.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in vain

      US /ɪn ven/

      UK /in vein/

      • Phrase
      • Without success or result; futilely.
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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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    • investigate

      US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/

      UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to find out facts; to carry out research
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    • justify

      US /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give good reasons for something
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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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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    • lost innocence

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      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of having lost the quality of being innocent; a loss of purity or naiveté.
      • Adjective
      • Describing a time or situation where purity and naiveté have been lost.
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    • lottery

      US /ˈlɑtəri/

      UK /'lɒtərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Betting game of buying tickets to win money
      • Condition in which outcome is determined by luck
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    • majority

      US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/

      UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than half of a group
      • The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
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    • moral

      US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/

      UK /ˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
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    • morality

      US /məˈrælɪti, mɔ-/

      UK /mə'rælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
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    • morally

      US /ˈmɔrəlɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒrəli/

      • Adverb
      • According to ideas about right and wrong
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    • murder

      US /ˈmɚdɚ/

      UK /'mɜ:də(r)/

      • Noun
      • Something that is difficult or painful to do
      • Crime of deliberately killing a person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To intentionally kill a person
      • To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
      A2
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    • necessity

      US /nəˈsɛsɪti/

      UK /nəˈsesəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you must have or do
      • The state of being forced to do something because it is required.
      B1TOEIC
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • objection

      US /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/

      UK /əbˈdʒekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Dealing with, based on, or influenced by facts
      • Reason for not supporting or agreeing with a plan
      A2TOEIC
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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
      B2
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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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    • on hand

      US /ɑn hænd/

      UK /ɔn hænd/

      • Adverb
      • Present and available; in attendance.
      • Phrase
      • Available; readily accessible.
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    • on reflection

      US /ɑn rɪˈflɛkʃən/

      UK /ɔn riˈflekʃən/

      • Preposition
      • After thinking carefully or reconsidering something.
      B2
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
      A2
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    • organ

      US /ˈɔrɡən/

      UK /'ɔ:ɡən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a person's body with a particular function
      • Large institution or body
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    • permissible

      US /pɚˈmɪsəbəl/

      UK /pəˈmɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That is allowed; allowable
      B2
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    • philosopher

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/

      UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person studying the meaning of truth and life
      • A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
      C1
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    • philosophical

      US /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪkl/

      UK /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
      • Concerning philosophy
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    • philosophy

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

      UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
      • Attitude to life that a person has
      C1
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
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    • procedure

      US /prəˈsidʒɚ/

      UK /prəˈsi:dʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A medical operation
      • Usual or standard steps taken to do something
      B1TOEIC
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    • put aside

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save money regularly.
      • To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
      A1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • reasoning

      US /ˈrizənɪŋ/

      UK /ˈri:zənɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
      • Using logic and facts to persuade someone.
      A2
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    • reflect upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
      B2
      More
    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • rescue

      US /ˈrɛskju/

      UK /'reskju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
      • To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
      • An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
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    • sacrifice

      US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

      UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/

      • Noun
      • Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
      • Person/animal killed to please a god
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill an animal or human to please a god
      • To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
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    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
      A1
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    • signed on to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
      • To hire someone, especially for a specific project or period.
      A1
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    • skepticism

      US /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /'skeptɪsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
      C2
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    • sound right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or accurate.
      More
    • steering

      US /ˈstɪrɪŋ/

      UK /ˈstɪərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control the direction in which something moves
      B1
      More
    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
      A1
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
      A2TOEIC
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    • sway

      US /swe/

      UK /sweɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or influence to control a person or group
      • Action of moving slowly from side to side
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change your opinion or position often
      • To influence a person's thoughts/opinion; persuade
      B2TOEIC
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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 back

      US /θɪŋk bæk/

      UK /θiŋk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To recapture the past
      A1
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    • throw the book at

      US /θroʊ ðə bʊk æt/

      UK /θrəu ðə bʊk æt/

      • other
      • To punish someone as severely as possible.
      B2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
      A2TOEIC
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    • trolley

      US /ˈtrɑ:li/

      UK /ˈtrɒli/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
      B2
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
      More
    • under the circumstances

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering the situation; given the facts.
      More
    • utility

      US /juˈtɪləti/

      UK /ju:ˈtɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
      • Something useful, especially a tool or piece of equipment.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fact of being useful; usefulness
      • The capacity to be useful and provide satisfaction
      B1
      More
    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
      A2
      More
    • yank

      US /jæŋk/

      UK /jæŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or tug on something
      C1
      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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