Vocabulary

  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • such as: For example; like
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
  • off the track: Away from the main subject or correct path.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • run down: To be in a bad condition
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
  • of sound mind: Having full mental capacity to make decisions.
  • not necessary: Not required; not needed.
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • answer: To reply to a question someone asks
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • choosing: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • white: Person's name
  • toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
  • lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • painter: Person who paints pieces of art; artist
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
  • marry: To become the husband or wife of someone
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
  • duty: Work required by your job or position
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
  • murderer: Criminal who intentionally kills someone
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • acting: To behave in a certain way
  • contractor: Business doing work for an amount of money
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
  • agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
  • motive: A reason for doing something
  • distinction: Special quality that makes something different
  • morality: Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
  • morally: According to ideas about right and wrong
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • sufficient: Having or providing enough when needed
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • consent: To agree or give approval to do something
  • veil: Covering of fine net to protect or hide the face
  • constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
  • dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
  • ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
  • inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
  • stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
  • empirical: Based on observation or experiment
  • categorical: Being very clear and firm in manner
  • misleading: To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
  • autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
  • hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
  • evasion: Act of evading; trying to escape from something
  • mislead: To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
  • autonomously: Operating independently
  • reciprocal: Equal and meeting the needs of both sides
  • groundwork: Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
  • homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
  • mutual: Shared between two or more people
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    • account of

      US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Noun
      • A spoken or written description of an event.
      • Preposition
      • Because of; for the reason of.
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • agreement

      US /əˈɡrimənt/

      UK /əˈgri:mənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
      • A formal arrangement between people or groups
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    • answer to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
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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 a gift

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      • Phrase
      • Given without expectation of payment; a present.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

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

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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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 odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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    • at stake

      US /æt stek/

      UK /æt steik/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
      • In question; depending on what happens
      • Adjective
      • At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful.
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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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    • autonomously

      US /ɔ:'tɒnəməslɪ/

      UK /ɔ:'tɒnəməslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Operating independently
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    • autonomy

      US /ɔˈtɑnəmi/

      UK /ɔ:'tɒnəmɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power to make independent decisions
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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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    • bargain

      US /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

      UK /'bɑ:ɡən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Something bought for a lower price than expected
      • An agreement between people or groups about what each will do for the other.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss terms for a business deal; negotiate
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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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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    • benefit

      US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/

      UK /'benɪfɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Good result or effect, something advantageous
      • A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a good effect or be helpful
      • To receive an advantage; to be helped
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
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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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    • categorical

      US /ˌkætəˈgɔ:rɪkl/

      UK /ˌkætəˈgɒrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and firm in manner
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • consent

      US /kənˈsɛnt/

      UK /kən'sent/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To agree or give approval to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
      • Official permission to do something
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    • constitutional

      US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəl, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌkɒnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
      • Regarding the basic health, character of a person
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    • contractor

      US /ˈkɑnˌtræktɚ, kənˈtræk-/

      UK /kənˈtræktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Business doing work for an amount of money
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    • dignity

      US /ˈdɪgnəti/

      UK /ˈdɪgnəti/

      • Noun
      • Person of high rank deserving respect
      • Quality or state of deserving respect
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    • distinction

      US /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special quality that makes something different
      • A prize of award for a high level of achievement
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    • do in

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      UK

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

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      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
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    • duty

      US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/

      UK /'dju:tɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Work required by your job or position
      • A tax (on imported goods)
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    • empirical

      US /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/

      UK /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Based on observation or experiment
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    • evasion

      US /ɪˈveʒən/

      UK /ɪˈveɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of evading; trying to escape from something
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    • exchange

      US /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/

      UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
      • Short discussion or talk
      • Transitive Verb
      • To share (a look, a few words etc.)
      • To sell one currency to get another
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    • fall short

      US /fɔl ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ:l ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
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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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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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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    • force in

      US /fɔrs ɪn/

      UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/

      • other
      • To enter a place by applying physical force.
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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • go through with

      US /ɡo θru wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu θru: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
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    • go together

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • homage

      US /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/

      UK /'hɒmɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
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    • hypothetical

      US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
      • Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
      • Noun
      • A hypothetical example or case.
      • A hypothetical situation or scenario.
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    • ignorance

      US /ˈɪɡnərəns/

      UK /ˈɪgnərəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of information or knowledge about something
      • Deliberate avoidance of knowledge or information.
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    • imperative

      US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/

      UK /ɪm'perətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The state of demanding notice or attention
      • Adjective
      • Absolutely necessary; that must be done
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    • in exchange for

      US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/

      UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/

      • Phrase
      • Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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    • in principle

      US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /in ˈprinsəpl/

      • Phrase
      • In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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    • in the first place

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      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the house

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      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the light of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/

      • other
      • Considering new information or facts.
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    • in the middle of

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      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in turn

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      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • inhabit

      US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in a certain area or place
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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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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
      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
    • lie

      US /lai/

      UK /laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a horizontal or flat position
      • To say something that you know is not true
      • Countable Noun
      • An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
      A2
      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
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    • looked forward to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
      A1
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    • mislead

      US /ˌmɪs'li:d/

      UK /ˌmɪs'li:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
      A2
      More
    • misleading

      US /mɪsˈlidɪŋ/

      UK /ˌmɪsˈli:dɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone have the wrong idea about a thing
      • Adjective
      • Having the wrong or mistaken idea
      • Giving the wrong idea or impression; deceptive.
      A2
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    • moral

      US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/

      UK /ˈmɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • In a way considered proper and good by most people
      A2TOEIC
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    • morality

      US /məˈrælɪti, mɔ-/

      UK /mə'rælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
      A2
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    • morally

      US /ˈmɔrəlɪ/

      UK /ˈmɒrəli/

      • Adverb
      • According to ideas about right and wrong
      A2
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    • motive

      US /ˈmoʊtɪv/

      UK /ˈməʊtɪv/

      • Noun
      • A reason for doing something
      A2TOEIC
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • murderer

      US /ˈmə:rdərɚ/

      UK /'mɜ:dərə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Criminal who intentionally kills someone
      • A person who destroys or ruins something, often in a figurative sense.
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    • mutual

      US /ˈmjutʃuəl/

      UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Shared between two or more people
      • Possessed or held in common.
      • Noun
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • not necessary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not required; not needed.
      • Phrase
      • Optional; not compulsory.
      • Avoidable; not inevitable.
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    • obligation

      US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
      • Fact of being forced morally to do something
      B2TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

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

      US /ʌv ˈsaʊnd maɪnd/

      UK /əv ˈsaʊnd maɪnd/

      • other
      • Having full mental capacity to make decisions.
      B2
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    • off the track

      US /ɔf ðə træk/

      UK /ɒf ðə træk/

      • other
      • Away from the main subject or correct path.
      B2
      More
    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
      A1
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
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    • one and the same

      US /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      UK /wʌn ən ðə seɪm/

      • other
      • Exactly the same person or thing.
      B1
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    • only from

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
      • Phrase
      • Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
      A1
      More
    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
      A2TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/

      UK /rɪˈsɪprəkl/

      • Adjective
      • Equal and meeting the needs of both sides
      C1
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
      A2TOEIC
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    • run down

      US /rʌn daʊn/

      UK /rʌn daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be in a bad condition
      • To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
      A1
      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
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

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

      US /stek/

      UK /steɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
      • Money bet in a game that can be won or lost
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bet or wager on an outcome
      • To risk something important by taking a risk
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • sufficient

      US /səˈfɪʃənt/

      UK /səˈfɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Having or providing enough when needed
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
      A2TOEIC
      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
    • through with

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

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

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • toilet

      US /'tɔɪlət/

      UK /ˈtɔɪlət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
      • A fixture in a bathroom used for urination and defecation.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wash and take care of your body
      A2
      More
    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • under the hood

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
      • Referring to the inner workings or implementation details of something, especially software or technology.
      B1
      More
    • veil

      US /vel/

      UK /veɪl/

      • Noun
      • Covering of fine net to protect or hide the face
      B1TOEIC
      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 regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
      A1
      More
    • without knowing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Unaware; without being conscious of something.
      • Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
      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
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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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    Michael Sandel:Justice What's The Right Thing To Do Episode 07 A LESSON IN LYING

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    Ever wondered if there's a universal rule against lying, even to save a life? Michael Sandel dives into Kant's fascinating ideas about the Categorical Imperative, using the famous 'murderer at the door' thought experiment to challenge your thinking. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and explore deep philosophical concepts in this engaging lecture!

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