Vocabulary

  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
  • in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
  • in terms of
  • longest time: The greatest duration of time.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • on a par: Equal to someone or something
  • differs from: To not be the same as something else
  • at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • equate to: To be the same as or equal to something else.
  • on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
  • on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • out of work
  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • have to: Must do
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • decline: To bend towards the ground
  • complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • shrink: To become smaller
  • innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
  • innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • huge: Very very large
  • population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • comparison: Act of comparing things
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
  • widespread: Happening or existing in many places
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
  • analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • grim: Being very serious or determined
  • diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
  • brink: Near to happening; on the verge of
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
  • nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
  • boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
  • verge: Brink or threshold
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
  • equate: To consider things to be equal or the same
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
  • machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
  • blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
  • negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
  • underway: Happening now
  • automate: To make automatic by using machines
  • flipping: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
  • automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
  • seminal: Being the inspiration for future development
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    • a few moments

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
      A1
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    • analyze

      US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'ænəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To study carefully to find out the meaning of
      B1TOEIC
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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
      A2
      More
    • assemble

      US /əˈsɛmbəl/

      UK /əˈsembl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put parts together to make a complete unit
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in one place
      B1TOEIC
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    • at its peak

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
      A1
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
      More
    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • automate

      US /ˈɔtəˌmet/

      UK /'ɔ:təmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make automatic by using machines
      B2TOEIC
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    • automation

      US /ˌɔtəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
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    • blockbuster

      US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/

      UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
      C1
      More
    • boom

      US /bum/

      UK /bu:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very fast increase in growth or popularity
      • A very loud and deep sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a rapid increase in growth
      • To make a very loud and deep sound
      B1
      More
    • brink

      US /brɪŋk/

      UK /brɪŋk/

      • Noun
      • Near to happening; on the verge of
      B2
      More
    • by accident

      US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/

      UK /bai ˈæksidənt/

      • Phrase
      • Without intending to; unintentionally.
      More
    • come before

      US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/

      UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
      • To be considered more important than something else.
      A1
      More
    • comparison

      US /kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of comparing things
      • The quality or state of being similar or alike.
      A2
      More
    • compensate

      US /ˈkɑ:mpenseɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
      • To reduce or counteract (something unwelcome or unpleasant); offset.
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
      A1
      More
    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
      B1TOEIC
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    • decline

      US /dɪˈklaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend towards the ground
      • To slope downward.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lessen in quality or value
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • diagnose

      US /ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊs/

      UK /ˈdaɪəgnəʊz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To determine the cause of an illness or problem
      B1
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    • differs from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not be the same as something else
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Is not the same as; is not like
      B1
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    • dominate

      US /ˈdɑməˌnet/

      UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
      • To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
      B1TOEIC
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    • drastically

      US /ˈdræstɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'drɑ:stɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
      B2TOEIC
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    • encounter

      US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/

      UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
      • To meet someone or something unexpectedly
      • Noun
      • A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • equate

      US /ɪˈkwet/

      UK /ɪ'kweɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider things to be equal or the same
      B1
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    • equate to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be the same as or equal to something else.
      More
    • flipping

      US /'flɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈflɪpɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
      • To move into a different position quickly
      • Adjective
      • Used to express mild annoyance or anger.
      • A mild form of expletive, used for emphasis or annoyance.
      B2
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
      A2TOEIC
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    • grim

      US /ɡrɪm/

      UK /ɡrɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Being very serious or determined
      • Causing someone to worry or feel sad or hopeless
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • in a nutshell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
      C2
      More
    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • innovation

      US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of creating new ideas or inventions
      • A new thing or method that is introduced.
      B1TOEIC
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    • innovative

      US /ˈɪnəˌvetɪv/

      UK /'ɪnəveɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having or using new methods or ideas
      B1
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    • longest time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The greatest duration of time.
      • A very long period.
      A1
      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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    • negatively

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪvlɪ/

      UK /'neɡətɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
      B1
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    • nutshell

      US /ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/

      UK /ˈnʌtʃel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
      C2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on a par

      US /ɑn e pɑr/

      UK /ɔn ə pɑ:/

      • Phrase
      • Equal to someone or something
      • At the expected or average level
      • Adjective
      • Equal to or of an expected standard.
      A1
      More
    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
      B1
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    • on the brink of

      US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      A1
      More
    • on the verge of

      US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/

      UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Very near to doing or experiencing something.
      A1
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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
      More
    • out of work

      US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/

      UK /aut ɔv wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Unemployed; without a job
      A1
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    • past it

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
      A1
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    • population

      US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
      • A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
      A2TOEIC
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
      A2TOEIC
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    • predictable

      US /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      UK /prɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of being guessed before it happens
      B1TOEIC
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    • 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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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
      B1TOEIC
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • seminal

      US /ˈsɛmənəl/

      UK /ˈsemɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the inspiration for future development
      C1TOEIC
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
      A2
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    • shrink

      US /ʃrɪŋk/

      UK /ʃrɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become smaller
      • Noun
      • A rude name for a psychiatrist
      B1
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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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
      A1
      More
    • taken over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To gain control of something.
      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
    • underway

      US /ˌʌndɚˈwe/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Happening now
      B2TOEIC
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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
      A1
      More
    • verge

      US /vɚdʒ/

      UK /vɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun
      • Brink or threshold
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be near the edge of something
      B2
      More
    • widespread

      US /ˈwaɪdˈsprɛd/

      UK /ˈwaɪdspred/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or existing in many places
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • 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
      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
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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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    The Rise of the Machines – Why Automation is Different this Time

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