Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • in terms of
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
  • on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • like hell: Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • fork off: To leave a place abruptly or suddenly.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • zero out: To reduce a value or amount to zero.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • pass as: To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
  • set on: To attack
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • factor out: To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
  • hide away: To go to a quiet place where nobody will find you, in order to avoid something.
  • pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
  • at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
  • carry out
  • trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
  • follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • deal with
  • trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
  • plug in
  • for instance: As an example.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
  • set up
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • class: To place things into groups by common qualities
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • test: To be given a medical examination
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • call: A order or request for action
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • web: Skin between ducks' toes that enables them to swim
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
  • add: To include as well
  • pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
  • behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • property: Particular quality that someone or something has
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
  • item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • support: To give assistance or advice to someone
  • hopeful: Having or showing hope
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • code: To express information in a series of numbers
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • functional: Useful; not just for decoration
  • dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
  • dynamically: In a forceful active and energetic manner
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • browser: Software that lets you search for information
  • operator: Someone who operates or controls a machine
  • extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • programming: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • constructor: Someone who builds things, like houses
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • scope: Opportunity for action or thought
  • delegate: Person attending a meeting
  • variable: Having the ability to change or vary
  • compiler: Person who gather information for reference
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
  • core: To take out the central section of a fruit
  • delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
  • inheritance: Past ideals, styles still important in the present
  • syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
  • array: A regular order or arrangement of things
  • prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
  • mutable: Capable of or tending to change form, nature
  • module: Part or unit with a specific job or function
  • runtime: Length of time a machine operates
  • semantic: Concerning the different meanings of words
  • asynchronous: Not regular in timing; controlled by data signals
  • keyword: Significant or descriptive word used in searches
  • boilerplate: E.g contract with standard wording or formulation
  • lookup: Act of looking for specific information
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • callback
  • configuration: A shape or outline; a method of arrangement
  • stack: A large number or amount of something
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    • ability

      US /əˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/

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

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      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
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    • allow for

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
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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.
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    • array

      US /ə'reɪ/

      UK /əˈreɪ/

      • Noun
      • A regular order or arrangement of things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in a regular order
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    • as a result of

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      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as one

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      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at war

      US /æt wɔr/

      UK /æt wɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Engaged in a war; fighting
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    • back out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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    • based on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
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    • browser

      US /ˈbraʊzɚ/

      UK /ˈbraʊzə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Software that lets you search for information
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

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

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • carve out

      US /kɑrv aʊt/

      UK /kɑ:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
      • To separate or isolate something from a larger whole.
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    • closure

      US /ˈkloʊʒə(r)/

      UK /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of closing something
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    • code

      US /kod/

      UK /kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express information in a series of numbers
      • To write a secret message using secret symbols
      • Noun
      • A password made of a set of letters or numbers
      • Set of rules for behavior
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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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    • compiler

      US /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/

      UK /kəmˈpaɪlə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who gather information for reference
      • A program that converts instructions into a machine-code or lower-level form so that they can be read and executed by a computer.
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    • configuration

      US /kənˌfɪɡjəˈreʃən/

      UK /kənˌfɪgəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • A shape or outline; a method of arrangement
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    • constructor

      US /kən'strʌktə/

      UK /kənˈstrʌktə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who builds things, like houses
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    • core

      US /kɔr, kor/

      UK /kɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take out the central section of a fruit
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Important central part of something
      • The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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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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    • delegate

      US /ˈdɛlɪˌɡet/

      UK /'delɪɡət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person attending a meeting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the responsibility for a task to others
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    • delegation

      US /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌdelɪˈgeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of people sent as representatives
      • Act of giving responsibilities to others
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    • do in

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

      US /daiˈnæmik/

      UK /daɪˈnæmɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Always active or energetic; getting things done
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    • dynamically

      US /daɪ'næmɪklɪ/

      UK /daɪ'næmɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a forceful active and energetic manner
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    • evolve

      US /ɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop certain features
      • To develop or change slowly over time
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    • extend

      US /ɪkˈstɛnd/

      UK /ɪkˈstend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
      • To reach from one point to another
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

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

      US /ˈfæktɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfæktə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rewrite an expression by removing a common factor from its terms.
      • To exclude something when making a decision or calculation.
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    • feel for

      US /fil fɔr/

      UK /fi:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
      • To try to find something by touching it.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • follow along

      US /ˈfɑlo əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ˈfɔləu əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do or act the same as others
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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    • fork off

      US /fɔrk ɔf/

      UK /fɔ:k ɒf/

      • other
      • To leave a place abruptly or suddenly.
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    • from top to bottom

      US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/

      • other
      • Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
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    • functional

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

      UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Useful; not just for decoration
      • In working order; operative.
      • Noun
      • A function whose argument is itself a function.
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

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

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • good call

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      • Noun
      • A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of agreement or approval for a suggestion or decision.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hide away

      US /haɪd əˈwe/

      UK /haid əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to a quiet place where nobody will find you, in order to avoid something.
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • hopeful

      US /'hoʊpfl/

      UK /'həʊpfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having or showing hope
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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 terms of

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

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      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in ways

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      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • inheritance

      US /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/

      UK /ɪnˈherɪtəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Past ideals, styles still important in the present
      • Act of receiving property or money after a death
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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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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    • item

      US /ˈaɪtəm/

      UK /ˈaɪtəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Single, brief piece of news or reporting
      • Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • keyword

      US /ˈki:wɜ:rd/

      UK /ˈki:wɜ:d/

      • Noun
      • Significant or descriptive word used in searches
      B1
      More
    • lay out

      US /le aʊt/

      UK /lei aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show or explain your plans carefully
      • To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange according to a plan or design.
      • To spread out for viewing; display.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • like hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express strong disagreement or refusal.
      • With great speed, force, or intensity.
      B2
      More
    • local

      US /ˈloʊkl/

      UK /ˈləʊkl/

      • Noun
      • Bus or train, that stops at most stations
      • People who live in the area being discussed
      • Adjective
      • Relating to a particular area, city, or town
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
      A1
      More
    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • module

      US /ˈmɑ:dʒul/

      UK /ˈmɒdju:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Part or unit with a specific job or function
      • A self-contained component of a system, often with a standardized interface.
      A2
      More
    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • object

      US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/

      UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
      • Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
      • To state one's reason for disagreement
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
      B1
      More
    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
      B1
      More
    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
      More
    • on a day-to-day basis

      US /ɑn ə ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ˈbeɪsɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈdei tə ˈdei ˈbeisis/

      • other
      • Happening regularly every day as a routine.
      B1
      More
    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
      More
    • on the basis of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of; using as a reason or justification.
      A1
      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.
      A1
      More
    • operator

      US /ˈɑ:pəreɪtə(r)/

      UK /ˈɒpəreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who operates or controls a machine
      • Person whose job it is to connect phone calls
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • order in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
      More
    • pass as

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
      A1
      More
    • pay off

      US /pe ɔf/

      UK /pei ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bribe someone.
      • To pay a debt in full.
      A1
      More
    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
      B1
      More
    • plug into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To connect an electrical device to a power source.
      A1
      More
    • pointing at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
      More
    • property

      US /ˈprɑpəti/

      UK /'prɒpətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular quality that someone or something has
      • Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • prototype

      US /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/

      UK /ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
      B2
      More
    • pull in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive a vehicle into a small space
      A1
      More
    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
      More
    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
      More
    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
      A1
      More
    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
      A1
      More
    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
      A1
      More
    • runtime

      US /rʌn'taɪm/

      UK /rʌn'taɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Length of time a machine operates
      B2
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • scope

      US /skoʊp/

      UK /skəʊp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opportunity for action or thought
      • Range of things included or dealt with
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
      More
    • semantic

      US /sɪˈmæntɪk/

      UK /sɪˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the different meanings of words
      B1
      More
    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
      A1
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
      More
    • stack

      US /stæk/

      UK /stæk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large number or amount of something
      • Large tube through which smoke exits a building
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
      • To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
      More
    • syntax

      US /ˈsɪnˌtæks/

      UK /ˈsɪntæks/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

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

      US /treid ɔf/

      UK /treid ɔf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Exchange that occurs as a compromise
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept that you cannot have everything you want and give up something that is less important so that you can have what is more important.
      • To balance two opposing situations or qualities; to compromise.
      C2
      More
    • trickle down

      US /ˈtrɪkəl daʊn/

      UK /ˈtrikl daun/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
      A1
      More
    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • variable

      US /ˈveriəbl/

      UK /ˈveəriəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to change or vary
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mathematical quantity with several values
      • A keyword used in some programming languages to declare a variable.
      A2
      More
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
      A1
      More
    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
    • write in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
      A1
      More
    • write out

      US /raɪt aʊt/

      UK /rait aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
      • To copy something by writing it.
      A1
      More
    • zero out

      US /ˈzɪro aʊt/

      UK /ˈzɪərəu aʊt/

      • other
      • To reduce a value or amount to zero.
      B2
      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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