Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • bag on: To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
  • beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
  • white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
  • kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • reach for the stars: To aim for very high or ambitious goals.
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
  • slip out: To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • tough out: To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
  • drug cartels: Criminal organizations that control drug trafficking operations.
  • on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
  • off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
  • bound with: Tied or fastened with a rope, cord, or other material.
  • perceptions of: Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
  • with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • school: Large group of fish that swim together
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • class: To place things into groups by common qualities
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • job: Something that must be done
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • diploma: Document certifying graduation
  • dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • call: A order or request for action
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • disappointment: Feeling or state of not being satisfied
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • network: Group of computers connected to each other
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • fur: Hairy coat of an animal
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • successful: Having the desired effect or result
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • graduation: Getting your academic degree or certificate
  • cable: To transmit a message over a wire
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
  • policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • honorary: (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
  • trunk: Long nose of an elephant
  • campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • perceive: To notice or become aware of something
  • commencement: Time at which something begins
  • profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
  • grim: Being very serious or determined
  • clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
  • conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
  • orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
  • grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
  • thong: Leather strip
  • mule: Animal breed combining a horse and a donkey
  • motel: Drive-in hotel which provides lodging and parking
  • motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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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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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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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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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • bag on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
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    • beat out

      US /bit aʊt/

      UK /bi:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
      • To extinguish a fire by striking it repeatedly.
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    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
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    • bound with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Tied or fastened with a rope, cord, or other material.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • United or connected through a shared feeling or experience.
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    • by definition

      US /baɪ ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/

      UK /bai ˌdefiˈniʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
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    • cable

      US /ˈkebəl/

      UK /ˈkeɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit a message over a wire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Message sent by wireless telegraphy
      • Satellite TV distributed by cables
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    • campus

      US /ˈkæmpəs/

      UK /'kæmpəs/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
      • Noun
      • The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
      • The grounds of a college or school.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • clarity

      US /ˈklærɪti/

      UK /'klærətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
      • The quality of an image being sharp and clear
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    • college

      US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/

      UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • School or educational institution for adults
      • A constituent body of a university.
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
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    • commencement

      US /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

      UK /kəˈmensmənt/

      • Noun
      • Time at which something begins
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    • conviction

      US /kənˈvɪkʃən/

      UK /kən'vɪkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
      • Strong belief in something, e.g. not needing proof
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

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

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

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

      US /dɪˈɡri/

      UK /dɪˈgri:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount or extent of something
      • Unit for measuring temperature or angles
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    • deserve

      US /dɪˈzɚv/

      UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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    • diploma

      US /dɪˈplomə/

      UK /dɪˈpləʊmə/

      • Noun
      • Document certifying graduation
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    • disappointment

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling or state of not being satisfied
      • An event or situation that is not as good as you had hoped
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    • drug cartels

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Criminal organizations that control drug trafficking operations.
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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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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the better

      US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
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    • for the world

      US /fɚ ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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    • for too long

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
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    • fur

      US /fɚ/

      UK /fɜ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hairy coat of an animal
      • Clothing item made with animal fur
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply strips of wood or metal to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface.
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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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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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    • graduate

      US /ˈɡrædʒuˌet/

      UK /'ɡrædʒʊət/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
      • Relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To get a degree from school, college, university
      • To move up from a position to a higher, better one
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    • graduation

      US /ˈɡrædʒuˈeʃən/

      UK /ˌgrædʒuˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Getting your academic degree or certificate
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    • grid

      US /ɡrɪd/

      UK /ɡrɪd/

      • Noun
      • Electrical network supplying electricity to area
      • Metal structure with bars used to cover a hole
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark with a grid.
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    • grim

      US /ɡrɪm/

      UK /ɡrɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Being very serious or determined
      • Causing someone to worry or feel sad or hopeless
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • honorary

      US /ˈɑ:nəreri/

      UK /ˈɒnərəri/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
      • Given out of respect for achievements; not paid
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • invite

      US /ɪnˈvaɪt/

      UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
      • Noun
      • An invitation
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    • kick ass

      US /kɪk æs/

      UK /kik æs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decisively defeat someone
      • To perform exceptionally well
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    • leather

      US /ˈlɛðɚ/

      UK /ˈleðə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
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    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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    • make with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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    • motel

      US /moˈtɛl/

      UK /məʊ'tel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Drive-in hotel which provides lodging and parking
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    • motto

      US /ˈmɑto/

      UK /'mɒtəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
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    • mule

      US /mjul/

      UK /mju:l/

      • Noun
      • Animal breed combining a horse and a donkey
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
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    • network

      US /ˈnetwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈnetwɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of computers connected to each other
      • System of connections
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join a group of computers together
      • To exchange information with colleagues, contacts
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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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 grid

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
      • In a remote location, away from public attention or scrutiny.
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    • on television

      US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/

      UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

      • other
      • Appearing or broadcast on TV.
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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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    • orientation

      US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/

      UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
      • Process of giving information about something new
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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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
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    • perceive

      US /pɚˈsiv/

      UK /pə'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something
      • To think of someone or something in a certain way
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    • perceptions of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ideas, beliefs, or images you have as a result of how you see or understand something.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • policy

      US /ˈpɑlɪsi/

      UK /'pɒləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
      • Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
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    • profound

      US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/

      UK /prə'faʊnd/

      • Adjective
      • Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
      • Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
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    • reach for the stars

      US /ritʃ fɚ ðə stɑrz/

      UK /ri:tʃ fə ðə stɑ:z/

      • other
      • To aim for very high or ambitious goals.
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    • set forth

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain; present a plan; express in words
      • To start out on a journey
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    • sexual

      US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

      UK /ˈsekʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to men and women and their relationships
      • Of the physical activity that can produce babies
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    • slip out

      US /slɪp aʊt/

      UK /slip aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place quietly or secretly, so that no one notices you.
      • To be revealed unintentionally or accidentally.
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    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
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    • successful

      US /səkˈsɛsfəl/

      UK /səkˈsesfl/

      • Adjective
      • Having the desired effect or result
      • Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • thong

      US /θɔ:ŋ/

      UK /θɒŋ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Leather strip
      • Underpants resembling a G-string
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    • tough out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
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    • trip up

      US /trɪp ʌp/

      UK /trip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
      • To cause someone to make a mistake, especially by asking them a difficult question.
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    • trunk

      US /trʌŋk/

      UK /trʌŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long nose of an elephant
      • Strong box/chest/container, as for traveling
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    • upgrade

      US /ˈʌpˌɡred/

      UK /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something in terms of quality
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Updated or better version of something
      • A new and improved version of a software or system.
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    • white collar

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
      • Noun
      • A job that is done in an office or other professional environment.
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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.
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    • with the exception of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Excluding; not including.
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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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    #dartmouth#commencement#college#kim#diploma#doctrine

    Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address

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    Chun Hong Lin posted on 2013/12/04
    Ever wondered what hilarious advice Conan O'Brien would give to graduates? This commencement address from Dartmouth 2011 is packed with his signature humor and surprisingly practical tips on career reinvention. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a great dose of cultural insight while laughing along!

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