Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • doze off: To fall lightly asleep, especially during the day or when not intending to.
  • drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
  • sit in on: To attend a meeting, class, etc., as a visitor or observer.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • at least: As a minimum
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • without me: Not including me; excluding me.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • left out: To forget; omit
  • gain access: To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • class: To place things into groups by common qualities
  • computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • save: To make your computer keep a file
  • software: Computer applications and systems
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • degree: Amount or extent of something
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • college: School or educational institution for adults
  • health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
  • theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
  • plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • yard: Unit of length equal to 3 feet or 91.44 cm
  • preventable: Being capable of being stopped from happening
  • approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
  • disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • inform: To give information or facts about something
  • complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • poverty: State of being poor
  • complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • awareness: Having knowledge of something
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
  • absence: State of not being present, or not existing
  • prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
  • optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
  • senior: Person who has usually reached a specific old age
  • faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
  • privileged: Having advantages given to only certain people
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • commencement: Time at which something begins
  • vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
  • intellect: Ability to think with reason and intelligence
  • phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
  • dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
  • malaria: Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
  • measle: A small, spot-like lesion or discoloration.
  • tuberculosis: Disease affecting especially the lungs
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • absence

      US /ˈæbsəns/

      UK /ˈæbsəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of not being present, or not existing
      • A period of time when someone is away.
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    • approach

      US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

      UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

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

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      UK

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

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at one time or another

      US /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔr əˈnʌðɚ/

      UK /ˌæt wʌn taɪm ɔ: ˌəˈnʌðə/

      • other
      • Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
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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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    • awareness

      US /əˈwɛrnɪs/

      UK /əˈweənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having knowledge of something
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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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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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • coming of age

      US /ˈkʌmɪŋ ʌv edʒ/

      UK /ˈkʌmɪŋ ɔv eidʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
      • The process of reaching a stage of full development; the transition to prominence or importance.
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    • commencement

      US /kəˈmɛnsmənt/

      UK /kəˈmensmənt/

      • Noun
      • Time at which something begins
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    • complex

      US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/

      UK /'kɒmpleks/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
      • Adjective
      • Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
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    • complexity

      US /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

      UK /kəm'pleksətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having many parts and not being simple
      • A factor or element that makes something complicated.
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    • cut through

      US /kʌt θru/

      UK /kʌt θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
      • To overcome resistance or opposition effectively.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a path or opening by cutting.
      • To deeply affect someone's emotions or defenses.
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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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    • deliver

      US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
      • To save someone from a problem or crisis
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
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    • disease

      US /dɪˈziz/

      UK /dɪˈzi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
      • A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
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    • dorm

      US /dɔrm/

      UK /dɔ:m/

      • Countable Noun
      • College building with rooms that students live in
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    • doze off

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fall lightly asleep, especially during the day or when not intending to.
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    • drop out

      US /drɑp aʊt/

      UK /drɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take no part in a society you disapprove of
      • To quit school, a club or activity
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To quit a course of study or training.
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
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    • faculty

      US /ˈfækəlti/

      UK /'fækltɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something with the power of the mind
      • The teachers in a school or college
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • gain access

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To obtain the ability or right to enter or use something.
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • global

      US /ˈgloʊbl/

      UK /ˈgləʊbl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
      • Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
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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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    • 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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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 hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in keeping with

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; consistent with.
      • Following or adhering to a particular custom or tradition.
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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 on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in 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 meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in the midst of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

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      UK

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

      US /ɪnˈfɔ:rm/

      UK /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give information or facts about something
      • To give an essential or formative principle or quality to.
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    • intellect

      US /ˈɪntlˌɛkt/

      UK /ˈɪntəlekt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to think with reason and intelligence
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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
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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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    • left out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
      • To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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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 away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • malaria

      US /məˈlɛriə/

      UK /məˈleəriə/

      • Noun
      • Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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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.
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    • no limit to

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without any restriction or boundary.
      • Having an infinite or boundless extent.
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    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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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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    • on a mission

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
      • Very determined to achieve something.
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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    • optimistic

      US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

      UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

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

      US /ˈpænəl/

      UK /'pænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group who answer questions or give opinions
      • Flat surface with controls and switches
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
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    • personal

      US /ˈpɚsənəl/

      UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by or to a particular person; individual
      • Concerning a person's private life or feelings
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    • phenomenal

      US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/

      UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Amazing; remarkable
      • Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
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    • poverty

      US /ˈpɑvəti/

      UK /ˈpɔvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being poor
      • Lack of something necessary
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
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    • preventable

      US /prɪˈvɛntəbl:/

      UK /prɪ'ventəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being capable of being stopped from happening
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    • prevention

      US /prɪˈvɛnʃən/

      UK /prɪˈvenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of stopping something bad from happening
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    • priority

      US /praɪˈɔrɪti, -ˈɑr-/

      UK /praɪ'ɒrətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is more important/urgent than others
      • A level of importance assigned to a task or process in a computer system.
      • Adjective
      • Denoting something that constitutes a priority.
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • privileged

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd, ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒd/

      • Adjective
      • Having advantages given to only certain people
      • Protected by legal privilege.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • reflect on

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
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    • same time

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      • 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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    • senior

      US /ˈsinjɚ/

      UK /'si:nɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who has usually reached a specific old age
      • Person who is older than someone else
      • Adjective
      • Being older than another person
      • (Student) in the final year of school
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    • sit in on

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend a meeting, class, etc., as a visitor or observer.
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • talent

      US /ˈtælənt/

      UK /'tælənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability of a person to do something well
      • Person with a strong natural ability in something
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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    • theater

      US /ˈθiətɚ/

      UK /'θɪətə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where plays or movies are seen
      • Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • tuberculosis

      US /tu:ˌbɜ:rkjəˈloʊsɪs/

      UK /tju:ˌbɜ:kjuˈləʊsɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Disease affecting especially the lungs
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • vaccine

      US /vækˈsin,ˈvækˌsin/

      UK /'væksi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
      • A preparation of weakened or killed microorganisms, or of antigenic proteins derived from them, used to induce protective immunity in animals.
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    • without me

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not including me; excluding me.
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

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

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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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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    Ever wondered what Bill Gates thinks about global challenges? In this inspiring Harvard commencement speech, you'll hear his thoughts on tackling big issues like global health and inequality, plus pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your English while learning about real-world impact and civic responsibility.

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