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Vocabulary

  • interact with
  • have to: Must do
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • map out: To plan or arrange something in detail.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • stand out
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
  • next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
  • in store: About to happen in the future
  • when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
  • brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
  • portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
  • interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • motivational: Concerning motivation
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • seek: To ask someone for help
  • vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • depth: Distance below a surface
  • achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
  • volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
  • public: Owned by the government
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • bragging: To speak too proudly about yourself
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
  • attentive: Thoughtful and considerate
  • poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
  • humor: Quality that makes something funny
  • dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
  • leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
  • ray: Person's name
  • cuff: Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
  • takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
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    • achievement

      US /əˈtʃivmənt/

      UK /əˈtʃi:vmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something good that you have successfully done
      • Success in school or studies.
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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
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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
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    • attentive

      US /əˈtɛntɪv/

      UK /əˈtentɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Thoughtful and considerate
      • Paying attention to; concentrating on
      B2TOEIC
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    • audience

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
      A2
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    • bragging

      US /b'ræɡɪŋ/

      UK /b'ræɡɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak too proudly about yourself
      C1
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
      A1
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    • brush up

      US /brʌʃ ʌp/

      UK /brʌʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
      A2
      More
    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • contest

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/

      UK /'kɒntest/

      • Noun
      • Struggle or competition between rivals
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To struggle or compete against other people
      • To not accept an official or legal judgment
      B1
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    • cuff

      US /kʌf/

      UK /kʌf/

      • Noun
      • Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
      B2
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
      A2TOEIC
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    • depth

      US /dɛpθ/

      UK /depθ/

      • Noun
      • Distance below a surface
      A2
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    • dual

      US /ˈdu:əl/

      UK /ˈdju:əl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
      B1
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
      B2
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • flat out

      US /flæt aʊt/

      UK /flæt aut/

      • Phrase
      • To go as fast as you possibly can
      • Adjective
      • Extremely busy.
      A2
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
      B2
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    • generic

      US /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

      UK /dʒə'nerɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a product without a brand name
      • Concerning an entire class, category, or group
      B2
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
      A2TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
      B1
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    • humor

      US /ˈhjumɚ/

      UK /'hju:mə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality that makes something funny
      • Mood that a person is in
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pretend to agree with so they don't get upset
      • To agree with someone but don't really mean it
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    • in depth

      US /ɪn dɛpθ/

      UK /in depθ/

      • Adverb
      • Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
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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.
      C1
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    • in store

      US /ɪn stɔr/

      UK /in stɔ:/

      • Idiom
      • About to happen in the future
      A2
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    • inspirational

      US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Influencing someone to do something (good)
      • Providing or showing inspiration
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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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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    • interact

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

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

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • interaction

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækʃən/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of people or things affecting each other
      • The activity of talking to other people, working together etc
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    • interrupt

      US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

      UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop something from happening for a while
      • To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
      • Noun
      • A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
      B1TOEIC
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
      A2TOEIC
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    • leadership

      US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/

      UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to guide or influence others
      B1
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    • lecture

      US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/

      UK /'lektʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
      • To give a talk or speech about a subject
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Telling someone off for doing something wrong
      • Talk or speech about a particular subject
      A2TOEIC
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    • map out

      US /mæp aʊt/

      UK /mæp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To plan or arrange something in detail.
      A2
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    • motivational

      US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning motivation
      • Providing encouragement; inspiring.
      • Noun
      • A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
      B1
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    • next moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately after; very soon.
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    • off the cuff

      US /ɔf ði kʌf/

      UK /ɔf ðə kʌf/

      • Adverb
      • Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • out of the ordinary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
      • Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
      • Phrase
      • Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
      A1
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    • poise

      US /pɔɪz/

      UK /pɔɪz/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something steadily
      B2
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    • portion

      US /ˈpɔrʃən, ˈpor-/

      UK /'pɔ:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Serving of food that is intended for one person
      • Part of something shared that belongs to a whole
      • Transitive Verb
      • To separate something to divide among people
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    • presentation

      US /ˌprɛzənˈteʃən, ˌprizən-/

      UK /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of giving a formal talk about something
      • Way in which something is displayed or shown
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    • principle

      US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

      UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
      • Natural law that explains how things work
      A2TOEIC
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • ray

      US /re/

      UK /reɪ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lines of light coming from an object
      • Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
      B1
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    • 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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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
      A1
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    • seek

      US /sik/

      UK /si:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask someone for help
      • To search for; try to find or do; look for
      A2TOEIC
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    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
      A1
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
      B1
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    • takeaway

      US /ˈtekəˌwe/

      UK /ˈteɪkəweɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Employee benefit deleted in union contract
      • A meal bought at a restaurant but eaten elsewhere.
      C2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • thoughtful

      US /ˈθɔtfəl/

      UK /ˈθɔ:tfl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
      • Engaged in or characterized by careful thought
      B1
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    • vibrant

      US /ˈvaɪbrənt/

      UK /ˈvaɪbrənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a lot of energy and being very active
      B1
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    • volunteer

      US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/

      UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Working willingly without pay to help others
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who helps others without being paid
      • A person who enters military service voluntarily.
      B2TOEIC
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    • when the time comes

      US /wɛn ðə taɪm kʌmz/

      UK /wen ðə taɪm kʌmz/

      • other
      • At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
      B1
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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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