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Vocabulary

  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • at a discount: For sale at a lower than usual price.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • pass for: To be accepted as being another person
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • used up: To use all of; consume
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • combat: To fight someone or something physically
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
  • expire: To breathe out
  • resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
  • option: A choice
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
  • opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • daily: Happening every day
  • encompass: To encircle; cover completely
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
  • scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
  • upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • picture: General situation or state of being
  • uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
  • calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
  • attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
  • calculation: Process or result of using mathematics
  • fingerprint: Generic term for any identifying characteristic
  • info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
  • preventative: Intended to stop something bad from happening
  • overkill: To make an effort more than is necessary
  • secondhand: Something that has already used by another person
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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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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • at a discount

      US /ət ə ˈdɪskaʊnt/

      UK /ət ə ˈdɪskaunt/

      • other
      • For sale at a lower than usual price.
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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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    • attendance

      US /əˈtɛndəns/

      UK /əˈtendəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people present at a place or event
      • State of being present at a place or event
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    • calculate

      US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/

      UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find an answer using mathematics
      • To make an educated guess about something
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    • calculation

      US /ˌkælkjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process or result of using mathematics
      • An educated guess about something
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    • combat

      US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/

      UK /'kɒmbæt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone or something physically
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    • continuously

      US /kənˈtɪnjʊəslɪ/

      UK /kən'tɪnjʊəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Without stops, breaks, or an end
      • Without interruption; constantly.
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

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

      US /ɛnˈkʌmpəs/

      UK /ɪn'kʌmpəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To encircle; cover completely
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • expire

      US /ɪkˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪk'spaɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe out
      • To die
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    • exploit

      US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

      UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
      • To use something in a very effective manner
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Personal journey or series of events
      • A bold or daring feat.
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • fingerprint

      US /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌprɪnt/

      UK /'fɪŋɡəprɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Generic term for any identifying characteristic
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    • fraud

      US /frɔd/

      UK /frɔ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
      • Person who pretends to be what he or she is not
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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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    • 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 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 on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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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 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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    • individual

      US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/

      UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Single person, looked at separately from others
      • A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
      • Adjective
      • Made for use by one single person
      • Having a distinct manner different from others
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    • info

      US /ˈɪnfoʊ/

      UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shortened form of the word 'information'
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • opt

      US /ɑ:pt/

      UK /ɒpt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To choose one thing rather than other choices
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    • option

      US /ˈɑpʃən/

      UK /'ɒpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A choice
      • A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
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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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    • overkill

      US /ˈoʊvərkɪl/

      UK /ˈəʊvəkɪl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make an effort more than is necessary
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doing far too much; more effort than is necessary
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    • pass for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be accepted as being another person
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    • personally

      US /ˈpəsənəli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/

      • Adverb
      • By a specific person, and not by anyone else
      • Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
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    • prevent

      US /prɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /prɪ'vent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening or existing
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    • preventative

      US /prɪˈvɛntətɪv/

      UK /prɪ'ventətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Intended to stop something bad from happening
      • Noun
      • Something that is intended to stop something from happening.
      • A medicine or treatment intended to prevent a disease or condition.
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    • privacy

      US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

      UK /ˈprɪvəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being hidden from the presence of others
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
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    • purpose

      US /ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /'pɜ:pəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
      • A person's sense of resolve or determination.
      • Adverb
      • With clear intention or determination.
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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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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    • resort

      US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/

      UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing something to help with a problem
      • Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
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    • scan

      US /skæn/

      UK /skæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look inside of the body with a special machine
      • To look at something very quickly for information
      • Noun
      • A look inside the body with a special machine
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    • scheme

      US /skim/

      UK /ski:m/

      • Noun
      • Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
      • Way something is organized, e.g. colors of a room
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make secret plans to do something (often bad)
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    • secondhand

      US /'sekəndhænd/

      UK /'sekənd'hænd/

      • Adjective
      • Something that has already used by another person
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    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • 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
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
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    • ultimately

      US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/

      UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Done or considered as the final and most important
      • Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
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    • uncomfortable

      US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/

      UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being relaxed; worried about something
      • Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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    • upcoming

      US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring soon; approaching
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      • Adjective
      • Exhausted or depleted.
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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