Vocabulary

  • such as: For example; like
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • turn on
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • check out
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
  • alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
  • physically: In a manner related to the body
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • algae: Green organisms that live in still water
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
  • virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
  • optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • significance: The potential for something to have a big effect
  • cellular: Concerning a cell of a living thing
  • surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
  • encode: To change a message or information into code
  • insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • augment: To make something larger, stronger, more effective
  • upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
  • interface: Place where things come together to communicate
  • optic: Concerning vision or helping people see
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
  • fibre: Thin natural thread that can be used to make yarn
  • dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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    • activate

      US /ˈæktəˌvet/

      UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
      • To make something start working
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    • algae

      US /ˈældʒi/

      UK /ˈældʒi:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green organisms that live in still water
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    • alter

      US /ˈɔltɚ/

      UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change so (clothing) fits better
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change or modify something.
      • To become different; to change.
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • augment

      US /ɔɡˈmɛnt/

      UK /ɔ:ɡ'ment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something larger, stronger, more effective
      B2TOEIC
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    • average

      US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/

      UK /'ævərɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Total of numbers divided by the number of items
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • blurry

      US /ˈblə:ɪ/

      UK /ˈblɜ:ri/

      • Adjective
      • Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
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    • cellular

      US /ˈsɛljəlɚ/

      UK /'seljələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a cell of a living thing
      • (Of radio signals) functioning without wires
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • cortex

      US /ˈkɔrˌteks/

      UK /'kɔ:teks/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
      • The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
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    • depression

      US /dɪˈprɛʃən/

      UK /dɪ'preʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical condition of a lack of vitality
      • Period of unemployment and low economic activity
      B2
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • dna

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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    • encode

      US /ɛnˈkod/

      UK /ɪn'kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change a message or information into code
      B2
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • ethical

      US /ˈɛθɪkəl/

      UK /ˈeθɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Morally right; following principles of goodness
      B1
      More
    • fibre

      US /ˈfaɪbɚ/

      UK /ˈfaɪbə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin natural thread that can be used to make yarn
      C2
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    • genetic

      US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

      UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
      • Relating to genes or heredity.
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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

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

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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 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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    • incoming

      US /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Coming toward a place or position; arriving
      • Newly elected or appointed; succeeding to a position.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Money or revenue received.
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    • insert

      US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a certain place or spot
      • To add (writing) to something.
      • Noun
      • Act of putting into a certain place or spot
      • A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
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    • integrate

      US /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/

      UK /ˈɪntɪgreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine together; make into one thing
      • To bring (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
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    • interface

      US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

      UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

      • Noun
      • Place where things come together to communicate
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make two different elements interact
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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    • optic

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪk/

      UK /ˈɒptɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning vision or helping people see
      B1
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    • optical

      US /ˈɑptɪkəl/

      UK /ˈɒptɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning vision or helping people see
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    • personality

      US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/

      UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
      • Person who is famous; celebrity
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    • physically

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/

      UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner related to the body
      • Concerning reality or the laws of nature
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    • precise

      US /prɪˈsaɪs/

      UK /prɪ'saɪs/

      • Adjective
      • (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
      • (Of a time, place, quality) exact
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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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    • 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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    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
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    • scoop

      US /skup/

      UK /sku:p/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of e.g. ice cream taken from a whole
      • An important news story broken for the first time
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    • significance

      US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

      UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəns/

      • Noun
      • The potential for something to have a big effect
      • Meaning or importance of something
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    • solar

      US /ˈsolɚ/

      UK /'səʊlə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sun, or its heat
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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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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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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
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • surprisingly

      US /səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ/

      UK /sə'praɪzɪŋlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
      More
    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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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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    • 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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    • virus

      US /ˈvaɪrəs/

      UK /'vaɪrəs/

      • Noun
      • File secretly put on computers to cause harm
      • Living organism that causes disease or sickness
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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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