Vocabulary

  • future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • on time
  • attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in terms of
  • off the wagon: Resuming drinking alcohol after quitting.
  • work out
  • off the hook: Released from an obligation or responsibility.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • interact with
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • second hand: (Of goods) already used
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • improve on: To make something better than it was before.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • down the middle: In or along the center of something.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • fall off the wagon: To resume an unwanted behavior, especially drinking alcohol after quitting.
  • hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
  • set up
  • divvy up: To divide and distribute.
  • down the line: At a later time; in the future.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
  • health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • slack off: To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • the least bit: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • ride out: To survive a difficult period or situation without serious harm.
  • torture chamber: A room used for inflicting torture.
  • put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • deal with
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • sleep: To have enough beds for
  • study: To focus on learning something usually at school
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
  • letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • eat: To put food in your mouth
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • loser: Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
  • candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
  • surfing: To view webpages on the internet
  • surf: To view webpages on the internet
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
  • imagining: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
  • guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • helpful: Doing things that help someone
  • guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
  • weight: How heavy something is
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • temptation: Something making you want to do/have bad thing
  • optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
  • motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
  • addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
  • loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • assign: To give someone a particular job to do
  • intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
  • craving: To have a very strong desire for something
  • donut: Piece of sweet, fried bread shaped like a ring
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • relapse: Recurrence of bad symptoms after improvement
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
  • physiology: Ways in which the parts of a living thing operate
  • mindset: Way someone things about 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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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • action movie

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      UK

      • Noun
      • A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
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    • addiction

      US /əˈdɪkʃən/

      UK /əˈdɪkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
      • A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
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    • any sort of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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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    • assign

      US /əˈsaɪn/

      UK /ə'saɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a particular job to do
      • To give someone credit or blame for something
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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 some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • attend to

      US /əˈtɛnd tu/

      UK /əˈtend tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal with
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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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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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
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    • candy

      US /ˈkændi/

      UK /ˈkændi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat food with sugar
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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    • cigarette

      US /ˈsɪgəret/

      UK /ˌsɪgəˈret/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • White paper tube filled with tobacco
      • The act of smoking a cigarette.
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    • common humanity

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
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    • craving

      US /ˈkrevɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very strong desire for something
      • An intense desire for something, especially a drug or alcohol.
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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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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • diet

      US /ˈdaɪɪt/

      UK /'daɪət/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
      • The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
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    • divvy up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide and distribute.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or along the center of something.
      • (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
      • Adjective
      • Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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    • down the road

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • experiment

      US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

      UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
      • A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create and perform tests to research something
      • To try something new that you haven't tried before
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    • fall off the wagon

      US /fɔl ɔf ðə ˈwægən/

      UK /fɔ:l ɒf ðə ˈwægn/

      • other
      • To resume an unwanted behavior, especially drinking alcohol after quitting.
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • future self

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
      • An idealized version of oneself that one aspires to become in the future.
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
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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 away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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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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    • goal

      US /ɡol/

      UK /ɡəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
      • (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
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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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    • guilt

      US /ɡɪlt/

      UK /gɪlt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shame at doing something bad or wrong
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    • guilty

      US /ˈɡɪlti/

      UK /'ɡɪltɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for doing something wrong
      • Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
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    • hand up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • health benefits

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
      • Positive effects on one's physical or mental condition resulting from certain activities or lifestyle choices.
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    • helpful

      US /ˈhɛlpfəl/

      UK /ˈhelpfl/

      • Adjective
      • Doing things that help someone
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    • imagining

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think creatively about; form mental picture of
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    • improve on

      US /ɪmˈpruv ɑn/

      UK /imˈpru:v ɒn/

      • other
      • To make something better than it was before.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in blood

      US /ɪn blʌd/

      UK /in blʌd/

      • other
      • Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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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 terms of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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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 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 long run

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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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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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • intervention

      US /ˌɪntə'venʃn/

      UK /ˌɪntə'venʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
      • The use of military force by a country in another country's internal affairs.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • 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.
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • loser

      US /ˈluzɚ/

      UK /'lu:zə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
      • Someone unsuccessful in work/relationships/life
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    • loss

      US /lɔ:s/

      UK /lɒs/

      • Noun
      • Friend, family, or other loved person's death
      • Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
      B2
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    • motivation

      US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reason behind why someone did something
      • Enthusiasm for doing something.
      B1TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off the hook

      US /ɔf ði hʊk/

      UK /ɔf ðə huk/

      • Adjective
      • Released from an obligation or responsibility.
      • Out of danger or trouble.
      B2
      More
    • off the wagon

      US /ɔf ðə ˈwæɡən/

      UK /ɒf ðə ˈwæɡən/

      • other
      • Resuming drinking alcohol after quitting.
      B2
      More
    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
      B1
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on the shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
      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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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • 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.
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    • optimistic

      US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to believe the future will be good
      • Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
      B2
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • pass out

      US /pæs aʊt/

      UK /pɑ:s aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute or hand out papers to people
      • To faint; lose consciousness
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    • physiology

      US /ˌfɪziˈɑ:lədʒi/

      UK /ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ways in which the parts of a living thing operate
      B2
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    • point at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
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    • procrastinate

      US /proˈkræstəˌnet, prə-/

      UK /prəʊ'kræstɪneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To delay doing something that you ought to do
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • put away

      US /pʊt əˈwe/

      UK /put əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
      • To eat quickly
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈlæps/

      UK /rɪ'læps/

      • Noun
      • Recurrence of bad symptoms after improvement
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fall ill again after recovering; get bad again
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
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    • retirement

      US /rɪˈtaɪrmənt/

      UK /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time later in life when you stop working
      • A ceremony marking someone's departure from employment.
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    • ride out

      US /raɪd aʊt/

      UK /raid aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To survive a difficult period or situation without serious harm.
      • To endure a decline or fluctuation in a market or investment.
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    • 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.
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    • second hand

      US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/

      UK /ˈsekənd hænd/

      • Adverb
      • (Of goods) already used
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    • 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.
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • slack off

      US /slæk ɔf/

      UK /slæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
      More
    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
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    • surf

      US /sɜ:rf/

      UK /sɜ:f/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To view webpages on the internet
      • To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ocean waves crashing against a beach
      B1
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    • surfing

      US /ˈsɜ:rfɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsɜ:fɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To view webpages on the internet
      • To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Viewing webpages on the internet
      • Riding the waves of the sea with a surfboard
      B1
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
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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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    • technique

      US /tɛkˈnik/

      UK /tekˈni:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
      • The skill or ability to do something well.
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    • temptation

      US /tɛmpˈteʃən/

      UK /tempˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Something making you want to do/have bad thing
      • Something that attracts or tempts someone.
      A2
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    • the least bit

      US /ði list bɪt/

      UK /ðə li:st bit/

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
      • Not at all concerned or interested.
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    • 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 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
      More
    • torture chamber

      US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ ˈtʃembɚ/

      UK /ˈtɔ:tʃə ˈtʃeimbə/

      • Noun
      • A room used for inflicting torture.
      C1
      More
    • urge

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do something
      A2
      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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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

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

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
      B2
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    • weight

      US /wet/

      UK /weɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How heavy something is
      • Metal object to measure how heavy something is
      A2TOEIC
      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 out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
      More
    • wrap up

      US /ræp ʌp/

      UK /ræp ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete something, such as a film or project
      • To finish; bring something to a conclusion
      • Transitive Verb
      • To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
      B1
      More
    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      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
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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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    Authors@Google: Kelly McGonigal

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    Rex Lin posted on 2013/11/30
    Ever wonder why sticking to your goals is so tough? In this talk, Kelly McGonigal dives into the science of willpower, sharing practical strategies to "surf the urge" and boost your productivity. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning how to master your behavior change!

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