Vocabulary

  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • have to: Must do
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • free up: To make something available for a particular use.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • bug out: To retreat or leave quickly; to flee.
  • in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • draw inspiration: To gain motivation or creative ideas from something.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
  • buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
  • meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • on the horn: Talking on the telephone.
  • out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
  • bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
  • under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
  • those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
  • like a charm: Working perfectly well or successfully.
  • count in: To include someone in an activity or plan.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • the big time: Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
  • hit the big time: To achieve great success or fame, especially suddenly.
  • black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
  • bells and whistles: Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
  • pay up: To pay money that you owe
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • change over: To switch from one thing to another.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • weak spot: A vulnerable point or area that is susceptible to attack or failure.
  • think back: To recapture the past
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • retrieve: To find and bring in animals during a hunt
  • quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
  • string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
  • bounce: A person's energy or confidence
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
  • gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • modify: To make minor change to something
  • armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
  • virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
  • optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
  • penetrate: To enter or pass through something
  • squad: A sports team
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • metropolis: Very large and important city
  • scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • vendor: Person who sells things, usually on the street
  • bug: To bother someone
  • weak: Not having a strong character
  • implant: To put something into, an idea in someone's mind
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • bustle: To move energetically or busily
  • customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
  • modification: A small change to a machine, system, or plan
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • splinter: To split a large group into smaller groups
  • socket: Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
  • morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
  • shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
  • customization: Act to make, change according to the user's needs
  • gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
  • firepower: Relative capacity for shooting, bombing a target
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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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    • 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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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get close to reaching something or somewhere
      • To request someone to do something specific
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
      • Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
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    • armor

      US /ˈɑrmɚ/

      UK /'ɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
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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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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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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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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • based on

      US

      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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    • bells and whistles

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      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
      • Extra features that are not essential but add to the appeal or functionality.
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    • black market

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
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    • bounce

      US /baʊns/

      UK /baʊns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A person's energy or confidence
      • Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around energetically, playfully
      • (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
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    • buckle up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fasten one's seatbelt.
      • To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
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    • bug

      US /bʌɡ/

      UK /bʌɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bother someone
      • To hide an electronic device to spy on someone
      • Countable Noun
      • An insect
      • Problem in the functioning of computer code
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    • bug out

      US /bʌɡ aʊt/

      UK /bʌɡ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To retreat or leave quickly; to flee.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of eyes) to bulge or protrude.
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    • bump up

      US /bʌmp ʌp/

      UK /bʌmp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase something, often by a small amount.
      • To promote someone to a higher position.
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    • bustle

      US /ˈbʌsəl/

      UK /ˈbʌsl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move energetically or busily
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • change over

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To switch from one thing to another.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • corporate

      US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/

      UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning (usually large) companies
      • Relating to a large company or group.
      • Noun
      • The overall strategy and direction of a company.
      • The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
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    • count in

      US /kaʊnt ɪn/

      UK /kaunt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include someone in an activity or plan.
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    • customization

      US /'kʌstəmaɪzeɪʃən/

      UK /'kʌstəmaɪzeɪʃən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act to make, change according to the user's needs
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    • customize

      US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/

      UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make, change according to the user's needs
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    • disrupt

      US /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
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    • do the trick

      US /du ði trɪk/

      UK /du: ðə trik/

      • Idiom
      • To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
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    • down the line

      US /daʊn ði laɪn/

      UK /daun ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in the future.
      • Completely; entirely; all the way.
      • Adjective
      • In agreement or accordance with something.
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • draw inspiration

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gain motivation or creative ideas from something.
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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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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about 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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    • firepower

      US /ˈfaɪərpaʊə(r)/

      UK /ˈfaɪəpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Relative capacity for shooting, bombing a target
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • free up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something available for a particular use.
      • To make time or resources available.
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    • full day

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete day, from morning to night.
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    • gameplay

      US /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      UK /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The plot of a computer or video game
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    • gang

      US /ɡæŋ/

      UK /ɡæŋ/

      • Noun
      • Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together to do something (often illegal)
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • get a grip

      US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/

      • Idiom
      • To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
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    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • hit the big time

      US /hɪt ðə bɪɡ taɪm/

      UK /hɪt ðə bɪɡ taɪm/

      • other
      • To achieve great success or fame, especially suddenly.
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    • implant

      US /ɪmˈplænt/

      UK /ɪmˈplɑ:nt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into, an idea in someone's mind
      • To put medical material in, as to improve teeth
      • Noun
      • Medical material, thing to improve the teeth, body
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    • in a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

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

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in on

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      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 progress

      US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/

      UK /in ˈprəuɡres/

      • Adjective
      • Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
      • Phrase
      • In the course of being done or carried out.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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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 three days

      US /ɪn θri deɪz/

      UK /ɪn θri: deɪz/

      • other
      • Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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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    • lighten up

      US /ˈlaɪtn: ʌp/

      UK /ˈlaɪtn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become more cheerful or less serious.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the weight or burden of something.
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    • like a charm

      US /laɪk ə ʧɑrm/

      UK /laɪk ə ʧɑ:m/

      • other
      • Working perfectly well or successfully.
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • meet up

      US /mit ʌp/

      UK /mi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange to meet someone.
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • metropolis

      US /mɪˈtrɑpəlɪs/

      UK /mə'trɒpəlɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very large and important city
      • A city that is a center of a particular activity or industry.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • modification

      US /mɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)/

      UK /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A small change to a machine, system, or plan
      • The act of adjusting or adapting something.
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    • modify

      US /ˈmɑ:dɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make minor change to something
      B1
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    • morph

      US /mɔ:rf/

      UK /mɔ:f/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
      C2
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
      A1
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
      A1
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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    • on the horn

      US /ɑn ðə ˈhɔrn/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈhɔ:n/

      • other
      • Talking on the telephone.
      B2
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    • on the hunt

      US /ɑn ði hʌnt/

      UK /ɔn ðə hʌnt/

      • Phrase
      • Actively searching for someone or something.
      A1
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    • optical

      US /ˈɑptɪkəl/

      UK /ˈɒptɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning vision or helping people see
      B1
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    • out of whack

      US /aʊt ʌv hwæk/

      UK /aut ɔv hwæk/

      • Adjective
      • Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
      • Not properly aligned or adjusted.
      A1
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
      A2
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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
      A2TOEIC
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    • pay up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pay money that you owe
      A1
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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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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
      A1
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    • power up

      US /ˈpaʊɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈpauə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn on a device or system; to activate.
      • To increase in strength, energy, or ability.
      A1
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
      A2TOEIC
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    • quest

      US /kwɛst/

      UK /kwest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long and challenging journey to find something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask (someone) questions.
      • To search or seek for something.
      B2
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    • retrieve

      US /rɪˈtriv/

      UK /rɪˈtri:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find and bring in animals during a hunt
      • To get information from a computer
      B2TOEIC
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
      A2
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    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
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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
      B1TOEIC
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    • shield

      US /ʃild/

      UK /ʃi:ld/

      • Noun
      • A family's coat of arms or insignia
      • Device used to protect from a harmful force
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
      • To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
      B1
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    • shotgun

      US /ˈʃɑtˌɡʌn/

      UK /ˈʃɒtgʌn/

      • Noun
      • Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
      C1
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • shy away from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
      A2
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • socket

      US /ˈsɑkɪt/

      UK /'sɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Area into which (e.g. a bone) will fit
      • Point in the wall to plug in an electrical device
      B2
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    • splinter

      US /ˈsplɪntɚ/

      UK /ˈsplɪntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split a large group into smaller groups
      • To become broken off into small, thin pieces
      • Countable Noun
      • Thin piece that is broken off something
      B2
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
      B1
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

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

      US /strɪŋ/

      UK /strɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tie or connect things together with a thread
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A line of connected objects
      • Thick thread; thin rope
      A2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • the big time

      US /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      UK /ðə bɪg taɪm/

      • other
      • Famous or important position especially in career or entertainment.
      B2
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    • think back

      US /θɪŋk bæk/

      UK /θiŋk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To recapture the past
      A1
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    • those times

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
      • A specific era or period in history.
      A1
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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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.
      C2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
      A1
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    • under the circumstances

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering the situation; given the facts.
      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
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
      A2TOEIC
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    • vendor

      US /ˈvɛndɚ/

      UK /ˈvendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who sells things, usually on the street
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

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

      US /ˈvaɪrəs/

      UK /'vaɪrəs/

      • Noun
      • File secretly put on computers to cause harm
      • Living organism that causes disease or sickness
      B1
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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    • weak spot

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A vulnerable point or area that is susceptible to attack or failure.
      • A flaw or shortcoming in someone's character or personality.
      B1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
      • To focus attention on something specific.
      A1
      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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