Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • tip the scales: To decisively influence a balance or decision.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • have to: Must do
  • on impact: Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • in conjunction with: Together with; along with
  • turn things around: To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
  • aside from
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • as per: According to; in accordance with.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • twist the knife: To make someone feel worse about a painful situation.
  • stitch up: To sew up a wound or cut.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
  • in terms of
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
  • devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  • potentially: That could happen or become reality
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • lethal: Causing or able to cause death
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
  • bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
  • deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
  • detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
  • radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
  • biological: Being related to life and living things
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • protocol: Written agreement between countries
  • penetrate: To enter or pass through something
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • march: To force someone to walk somewhere
  • treaty: An agreement between nations
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
  • smallpox: Contagious disease with pimples that leave scars
  • dagger: Small knife, e.g. that can be concealed
  • veterinary: Concerning the care of an animal's health
  • weaponry: Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
  • fission: Form of nuclear energy where particles combine
  • anthrax: Highly infectious animal disease
  • wasteland: Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
  • discontinue: To put an end to an activity or practice
  • tsar: Title of the emperor of Russia before 1917
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
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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.
      B1
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
      A2
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    • anthrax

      US /ˈænˌθræks/

      UK /ˈænθræks/

      • Noun
      • Highly infectious animal disease
      C1
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    • anything goes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
      A1
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    • as per

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • According to; in accordance with.
      • As specified by; in the manner of.
      A2
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
      More
    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
      B1
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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.
      B1
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
      B1
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    • bullet

      US /ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /'bʊlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal object fired from a gun
      • Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
      • Adjective
      • Very fast.
      B1
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    • chemical

      US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkemɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic substance produced by mixing elements
      • The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
      • Adjective
      • Made of various elements
      A2
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    • cluster

      US /ˈklʌstɚ/

      UK /'klʌstə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come together in a group, flock etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • A small group of things
      B1
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • convention

      US /kənˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /kənˈvenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official agreement between two or more countries
      • Large formal assembly, e.g. to make laws
      • Adjective
      • Concerning a large formal assembly or meeting
      A2TOEIC
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    • conventional

      US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/

      UK /kən'venʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Following the common attitudes and practices
      • Non-nuclear
      B2
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    • dagger

      US /ˈdæɡɚ/

      UK /ˈdægə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small knife, e.g. that can be concealed
      B2
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    • deem

      US /dim/

      UK /di:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To judge something to be a certain thing, way
      B2
      More
    • detect

      US /dɪˈtɛkt/

      UK /dɪˈtekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discover or identify the presence of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • devastating

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
      • Adjective
      • Destroying everything; very shocking
      • Causing great emotional pain or shock.
      B1
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
      A2TOEIC
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    • discontinue

      US /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju/

      UK /ˌdɪskən'tɪnju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put an end to an activity or practice
      B2
      More
    • disrupt

      US /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • expand

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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    • fission

      US /ˈfɪʃən/

      UK /ˈfɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Form of nuclear energy where particles combine
      C1TOEIC
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in conjunction with

      US /ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/

      UK /in kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wið/

      • Phrase
      • Together with; along with
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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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.
      C1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
      A1
      More
    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
      B1
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • lethal

      US /ˈliθəl/

      UK /'li:θl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or able to cause death
      B2
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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
      B2
      More
    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • mess with

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To provoke or annoy someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interfere with or tamper with something.
      • To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
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    • multiple

      US /ˈmʌltəpəl/

      UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or involving more than one of something
      • Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
      • Countable Noun
      • Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
      • A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
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    • nerve

      US /nɚv/

      UK /nə:v/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
      • Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
      A2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on impact

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
      • Relating to the effect or influence of something.
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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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    • penetrate

      US /ˈpɛnɪˌtret/

      UK /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter or pass through something
      • To gain a market in a new area or country
      B1
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    • plastic

      US /ˈplæstɪk/

      UK /'plæstɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
      • Adjective
      • Being easily formed or shaped
      A2
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    • potentially

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/

      UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • That could happen or become reality
      B1
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    • protocol

      US /ˈprotəˌkɔl, -ˌkol, -ˌkɑl/

      UK /'prəʊtəkɒl/

      • Noun
      • Written agreement between countries
      • Set of rules computers use to exchange data
      B1TOEIC
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
      A2TOEIC
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    • radiation

      US /ˌrediˈeʃən/

      UK /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
      • Harmful waves of energy from nuclear activity
      B1
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈsmɔlˌpɑks/

      UK /ˈsmɔ:lpɒks/

      • Noun
      • Contagious disease with pimples that leave scars
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    • spread

      US /sprɛd/

      UK /spred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
      • The distance between two things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place over a large area; to cover a large area
      • (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
      A2TOEIC
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    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • stand behind

      US /stænd bɪˈhaɪnd/

      UK /stænd biˈhaind/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To support or defend someone or something.
      • To take responsibility for something.
      A2
      More
    • stitch up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sew up a wound or cut.
      • To deceive or frame someone.
      C2
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
      A2
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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 of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • tip the scales

      US /ˈtɪp ðə skeɪlz/

      UK /ˈtip ðə skeilz/

      • other
      • To decisively influence a balance or decision.
      B2
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • treaty

      US /ˈtriti/

      UK /ˈtri:ti/

      • Noun
      • An agreement between nations
      B1TOEIC
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    • tsar

      US /zɑr, tsɑr/

      UK /zɑ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Title of the emperor of Russia before 1917
      B2
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    • turn things around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause a situation or business to improve significantly.
      A2
      More
    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
      A2
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    • twist the knife

      US /twɪst ðə naɪf/

      UK /twɪst ðə naɪf/

      • other
      • To make someone feel worse about a painful situation.
      C1
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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
      A1
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    • veterinary

      US /ˈvetərəneri/

      UK /ˈvetnri/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the care of an animal's health
      B2
      More
    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
      B1TOEIC
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    • warfare

      US /ˈwɔrˌfɛr/

      UK /ˈwɔ:fɛə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Methods used by those fighting in a war
      • Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
      B2
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    • wasteland

      US /ˈwestˌlænd/

      UK /ˈweɪstlænd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
      • A situation, place, or way of life that is spiritually or emotionally empty and barren.
      C1
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    • weaponry

      US /ˈwɛpənri/

      UK /ˈwepənri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
      C1
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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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