Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in terms of
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • TYPE UP: To produce a document by typing.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
  • face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
  • immediately: Without any delay; straight away
  • potentially: That could happen or become reality
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
  • philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • foremost: Being the best or most important
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • architecture: Design and construction of buildings
  • survey: Broad view or general description of something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
  • invisible: Being unable to be seen
  • grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
  • memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
  • quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • important: Having power or authority
  • proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
  • incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
  • visually: With respect to vision
  • witty: Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
  • wit: Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
  • lobby: Main entrance and waiting room of public building
  • gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
  • ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
  • illustrator: Artist who makes illustrations for books etc.
  • conceptually: In a conceptual way; like an idea
  • understate: To describe as smaller/less important than reality
  • smoker: Device that exposes food to smoke as it cooks
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    • architecture

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Design and construction of buildings
      • The style or design of a building or buildings.
      A2
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    • as one

      US

      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

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
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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.
      C2
      More
    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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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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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • conceptually

      US /kən'septʃʊrlɪ/

      UK /kən'septʃʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a conceptual way; like an idea
      C1
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    • connected with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
      A2
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    • contribute

      US /kənˈtrɪbjut/

      UK /kən'trɪbju:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be a factor in causing something to happen
      • To donate, give (money) or help to something
      A2
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    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
      B1
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • dimension

      US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈmenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
      • Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • face out

      US /fes aʊt/

      UK /feis aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have the front or main side directed towards something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange merchandise on a shelf or display so that the front of the item is visible.
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
      A2TOEIC
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • foremost

      US /ˈfɔrˌmost,ˈfor-/

      UK /'fɔ:məʊst/

      • Adjective
      • Being the best or most important
      • Adverb
      • In the most prominent or important position.
      B1TOEIC
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    • gateway

      US /ˈɡetˌwe/

      UK /ˈgeɪtweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Entrance that can be closed by a gate
      B2
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold in

      US /hold ɪn/

      UK /həuld in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide your emotions and not let them show
      A1
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    • illustrator

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Artist who makes illustrations for books etc.
      B1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
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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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    • incense

      US /'ɪnsens/

      UK /ˈɪnsens/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
      • To perfume with incense.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance burnt to make a pleasing smell
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • interact

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or do things with each other
      A2
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    • intimate

      US /ˈɪntəmɪt/

      UK /'ɪntɪmət/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
      • Private and personal things shared with another
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone understand without saying directly
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    • invisible

      US /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being unable to be seen
      • Of money earned from services, instead of products
      B1TOEIC
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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.
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
      A2TOEIC
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    • lobby

      US /ˈlɑ:bi/

      UK /ˈlɒbi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main entrance and waiting room of public building
      • Group employed to persuade people to change laws
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to persuade a government to change laws
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    • memorable

      US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/

      UK /ˈmemərəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
      • Worth remembering; notable
      B2
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    • necessarily

      US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/

      UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
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    • on a daily basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • philosophy

      US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

      UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
      • Attitude to life that a person has
      C1
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
      A1
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    • potentially

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/

      UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • That could happen or become reality
      B1
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    • proposal

      US /prəˈpozəl/

      UK /prəˈpəʊzl/

      • Noun
      • Act of asking someone to marry you
      • Offer or plan to people who can decide about it
      B1TOEIC
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • quirky

      US /'kwɜ:kɪ/

      UK /'kwɜ:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; strange
      B2
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • smoker

      US /ˈsmokɚ/

      UK /'sməʊkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that exposes food to smoke as it cooks
      • Person who smokes cigarettes, etc.
      B1
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    • spice

      US /spaɪs/

      UK /spaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
      B1
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    • survey

      US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/

      UK /'sɜ:veɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Broad view or general description of something
      • Act of measuring land or property to make a map
      • Transitive Verb
      • To offer a broad view or general description
      • To measure an area of land to make a map of it
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • TYPE UP

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce a document by typing.
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    • ugly

      US /ˈʌɡli/

      UK /ˈʌgli/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
      • Unpleasant to look at; not attractive
      B1
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    • understate

      US /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To describe as smaller/less important than reality
      B2
      More
    • unexpected

      US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

      UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising because it was not expected
      • Noun
      • An event or occurrence that was not anticipated.
      B2
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    • visually

      US /ˈvɪʒʊəlɪ/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to vision
      • In a way that involves images or visual representation.
      B1
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    • wit

      US /wɪt/

      UK /wɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • witty

      US /ˈwɪti/

      UK /ˈwɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
      C2
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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