Vocabulary

  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in terms of
  • set up
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • have to: Must do
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • change your mind
  • bricks and mortar: A traditional business with a physical store or office, as opposed to an online business.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • whistle up: To quickly gather or bring people or things together.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • cash flow
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • in no time: Very quickly or soon
  • travel abroad: To go to a foreign country.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • go places: To be successful in life or in a particular field.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
  • get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
  • experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • build a bridge: To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
  • go over there: To move or travel to a specific location.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • size up: To consider something to make a decision
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • walk down: To walk along or down something.
  • previous to: Before a particular time or event.
  • aside from
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
  • were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • followed through: To fulfill a promise
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • call the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
  • head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • carry out
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • carry the can: To take responsibility or blame for something, often unfairly.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • in excess of: More than.
  • give away
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • enjoy: To take pleasure in something
  • making: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • sell: To exchange something for money
  • free: Living, happening without being controlled
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • level: Specific height of something
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • department: Division of a larger part or organization
  • airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • duty: Work required by your job or position
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
  • attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
  • tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
  • public: Owned by the government
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
  • concerned: To be about a particular topic
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • visionary: Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • foundation: Base or important starting point
  • funding: To supply money for something
  • corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
  • fund: To supply money for something
  • establishment: Act, process of starting an organization or system
  • delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
  • anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
  • center: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
  • buck: To resist or go against the trend
  • anonymity: When no one knows your identity
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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    • airport

      US /ˈerpɔ:rt/

      UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • A place where passenger planes land and take off
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    • announcement

      US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

      • Noun
      • Act of informing people about something publicly
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    • anonymity

      US /ˌænəˈnɪmɪti/

      UK /ˌænəˈnɪməti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • When no one knows your identity
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    • anonymous

      US /əˈnɑnəməs/

      UK /ə'nɒnɪməs/

      • Adjective
      • Unknown; with no name revealed
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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    • 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 a result of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

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

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

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

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • attract

      US /əˈtrækt/

      UK /ə'trækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something move closer using magnetic force
      • To make someone notice and become interested in
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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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    • blue collar

      US /blu ˈkɑlɚ/

      UK /blu: ˈkɔlə/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
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    • bricks and mortar

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A traditional business with a physical store or office, as opposed to an online business.
      • Real estate; buildings.
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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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    • buck

      US /bʌk/

      UK /bʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or go against the trend
      • Countable Noun
      • A male deer, especially a male of the fallow deer or roe deer.
      • A dashing young man.
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    • build a bridge

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
      • Idiom
      • To establish a connection or improve relations between people or groups.
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • call the shots

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To be in charge; to make the decisions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be in a position of authority and make the important decisions.
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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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    • capital

      US /ˈkæpɪtl/

      UK /'kæpɪtl/

      • Noun
      • Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
      • Official main city of a country, province or state
      • Adjective
      • Main, or major
      • (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • carry the can

      US /ˈkæri ðə ˈkæn/

      UK /ˈkæri ðə ˈkæn/

      • other
      • To take responsibility or blame for something, often unfairly.
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    • cash flow

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • cease

      US /sis/

      UK /si:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
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    • change your mind

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      UK

      • Phrase
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    • charged with

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

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

      US /kənˈsə:nd/

      UK /kənˈsɜ:nd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be about a particular topic
      • To have a direct impact on someone
      • Adjective
      • Worried or anxious
      • Involved; interested.
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    • corruption

      US /kəˈrʌpʃən/

      UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being damaged or spoiled
      • Illegal, immoral dishonesty
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    • delegation

      US /ˌdɛlɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ˌdelɪˈgeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of people sent as representatives
      • Act of giving responsibilities to others
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    • department

      US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun
      • Division of a larger part or organization
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    • duty

      US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/

      UK /'dju:tɪ/

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

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

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

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act, process of starting an organization or system
      • Organization, institution or place to do business
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    • experience in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
      • Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
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    • followed through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill a promise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Continued the motion of a stroke after hitting the ball, especially in golf or tennis.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • foundation

      US /faʊnˈdeʃən/

      UK /faunˈdeiʃən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Base or important starting point
      • Underground base on which building is constructed
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • fund

      US /fʌnd/

      UK /fʌnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
      • A specific account into which you put money
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    • funding

      US /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To supply money for something
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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    • get on with

      US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/

      UK /ɡet ɔn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a good relationship with someone
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

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

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • go over there

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or travel to a specific location.
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    • go places

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be successful in life or in a particular field.
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    • go to jail

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head up

      US /hɛd ʌp/

      UK /hed ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in effect

      US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/

      UK /in iˈfekt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; in practice; virtually
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    • in excess of

      US /ɪn ˈɛkˌsɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ˈekses ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • More than.
      • Phrase
      • More than; exceeding.
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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 fairness

      US /ɪn ˈfɛrnəs/

      UK /in ˈfeənəs/

      • other
      • Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
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    • in no time

      US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/

      UK /in nəʊ taim/

      • Phrase
      • Very quickly or soon
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
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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 face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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    • in the first place

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      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrɪp ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡrɪp ɔv/

      • other
      • Under the strong influence or control of something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • leg up

      US /lɛɡ ʌp/

      UK /leɡ ʌp/

      • Noun
      • Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
      • An advantage that helps someone to succeed.
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
      A2TOEIC
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    • liquor

      US /ˈlɪkɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong alcoholic beverage
      B2
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

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

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
      A2
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

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

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
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    • on the part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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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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    • opening up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
      • Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
      B2
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • organization

      US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people with a particular purpose
      • The way in which something is structured or arranged.
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
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    • previous to

      US /ˈprivjəs tu/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs tu/

      • Preposition
      • Before a particular time or event.
      B2
      More
    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
      A2TOEIC
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    • public life

      US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/

      UK /ˈpʌblik laif/

      • Noun
      • The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
      • The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
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    • reach out

      US /ritʃ aʊt/

      UK /ri:tʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to communicate with someone.
      • To offer help and support to someone.
      B1
      More
    • 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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    • set back

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cost someone, often a large amount
      • To cause a delay in scheduling
      A1
      More
    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
      A1
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    • size up

      US /saɪz ʌp/

      UK /saiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something to make a decision
      A1
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
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    • 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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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

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

      US /tæks/

      UK /tæks/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To require a lot of physical or mental effort
      • (Government) to take money from a country's people
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money taken by a government from its people
      • A heavy demand or burden.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
      C2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • travel abroad

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go to a foreign country.
      B1
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    • turn away

      US /tɚn əˈwe/

      UK /tə:n əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go in a different direction; not face something
      • To stop people going into a place, club etc.
      A1
      More
    • turn out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      A1
      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
      More
    • visionary

      US /ˈvɪʒəneri/

      UK /ˈvɪʒənri/

      • Adjective
      • Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
      • Countable Noun
      • A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.
      B1
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    • walk down

      US /wɔk daʊn/

      UK /wɔ:k daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To walk along or down something.
      • To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
      A1
      More
    • were it not for

      US /wɚ ɪt nɑt fɚ/

      UK /wə ɪt nɒt fɔ:/

      • other
      • Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
      B2
      More
    • whistle up

      US /ˈwɪsəl ʌp/

      UK /ˈwɪsl ʌp/

      • other
      • To quickly gather or bring people or things together.
      B2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US /ˌwɜ:rθˈwaɪl/

      UK /ˌwɜ:θˈwaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
      B1
      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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