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Can you tell me your first and last name?
Can you tell me your first and last name?
Can
you
tell
me
your
first
and
last
name
My first name is Vidal. Want me
to
to
X
tell you what it means?
My first name is Vidal. Want me to tell you what it means?
My
first
name
is
Vidal
Want
me
to
tell
you
what
it
means
Yeah, sure.
Yeah, sure.
Yeah
sure
It means life-giving in Latin.
It means life-giving in Latin.
It
means
life-giving
in
Latin
And my last name is Chastanet. It's French.
And my last name is Chastanet. It's French.
And
my
last
name
is
Chastanet
It's
French
How did you end
up
up
X
on
on
X
Humans
of
of
X
New York?
How did you
end up
end up
X
on Humans of New York?
How
did
you
end
up
on
Humans
of
New
York
This is a very common question.
This is a very common question.
This
is
a
very
common
question
I think the most interesting part
about
about
X
this
I think the most interesting part about this
I
think
the
most
interesting
part
about
this
is that it just kind
of
of
X
all started
with
with
X
this
is that it just kind of all started with this
is
that
it
just
kind
of
all
started
with
this
interaction
with
with
X
this just random
interaction
interaction
X
with this just
random
random
X
interaction
with
this
just
random
teenage boy that was walking
down
down
X
the street.
teenage
teenage
X
boy that was walking down the street.
teenage
boy
that
was
walking
down
the
street
I took his photograph and I asked him the question you know:
I took his photograph and I asked him the question you know:
I
took
his
photograph
and
I
asked
him
the
question
you
know:
"who influences you the most in your life?"
"who
influences
influences
X
you the most in your life?"
who
influences
you
the
most
in
your
life
And almost always, when I ask that question,
And almost always, when I ask that question,
And
almost
always
when
I
ask
that
question
somebody says their parents,
somebody says their parents,
somebody
says
their
parents
but
but
X
he had said it was his school principal Miss Lopez.
but he had said it was his
school principal
school principal
X
Miss Lopez.
but
he
had
said
it
was
his
school
principal
Miss
Lopez
And I shared it
with
with
X
my audience that night and it just..
And I
shared
shared
X
it with my
audience
audience
X
that night and it just..
And
I
shared
it
with
my
audience
that
night
and
it
just
They were so engaged
in
in
X
the story.
They were so
engaged
engaged
X
in the story.
They
were
so
engaged
in
the
story
It had
over
over
X
a million likes on Facebook
It had over a million
likes
likes
X
on Facebook
It
had
over
a
million
likes
on
Facebook
and I wanted
to
to
X
see what this woman was all
about
about
X
.
and I wanted to see what this woman was
all about
all about
X
.
and
I
wanted
to
see
what
this
woman
was
all
about
It was one picture. It was really one picture and a
It was one picture. It was really one picture and a
It
was
one
picture
It
was
really
one
picture
and
a
one Miss Lopez that nobody knew who Miss Lopez was.
one Miss Lopez that nobody knew who Miss Lopez was.
one
Miss
Lopez
that
nobody
knew
who
Miss
Lopez
was
No one knew the school and somehow Brandon found me.
No one knew the school and somehow Brandon found me.
No
one
knew
the
school
and
somehow
Brandon
found
me
He came
to
to
X
the school and he sat
with
with
X
me.
He came to the school and he sat with me.
He
came
to
the
school
and
he
sat
with
me
He was just
like
like
X
amazed
at
at
X
the story
of
of
X
the school,
He was just like
amazed
amazed
X
at the story of the school,
He
was
just
like
amazed
at
the
story
of
the
school
the scholars, the teachers,
the
scholars
scholars
X
, the teachers,
the
scholars
the
teachers
and I guess even myself I had a story.
and I guess even myself I had a story.
and
I
guess
even
myself
I
had
a
story
And then he said what do you want them
to
to
X
do?
And then he said what do you want them to do?
And
then
he
said
what
do
you
want
them
to
do
And I said I want them
to
to
X
know that they can go
to
to
X
college.
And I said I want them to know that they can go to
college
college
X
.
And
I
said
I
want
them
to
know
that
they
can
go
to
college
So you know the fundraiser
So you know the
fundraiser
fundraiser
X
So
you
know
the
fundraiser
began
as
as
X
an initiative
to
to
X
raise the
began as an
initiative
initiative
X
to
raise
raise
X
the
began
as
an
initiative
to
raise
the
money
to
to
X
send every incoming class
to
to
X
money to send every
incoming class
incoming class
X
to
money
to
send
every
incoming
class
to
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
to
to
X
Harvard
Mott Hall Bridges Academy to Harvard
Mott
Hall
Bridges
Academy
to
Harvard
every year and then we immediately raised
every year and then we immediately raised
every
year
and
then
we
immediately
raised
enough money
to
to
X
do that
for
for
X
over
over
X
a decade.
enough money to do that for over a
decade
decade
X
.
enough
money
to
do
that
for
over
a
decade
So then we decided
to
to
X
provide summer programs
So then we decided to provide summer programs
So
then
we
decided
to
provide
summer
programs
and so we want
to
to
X
once again pivot
and so we want to once again
pivot
pivot
X
and
so
we
want
to
once
again
pivot
and start raising money
and start raising money
and
start
raising
money
to
to
X
send some
of
of
X
these students
to
to
X
college.
to send some of these students to
college
college
X
.
to
send
some
of
these
students
to
college
I'm gonna be very honest.
I'm gonna be very honest.
I'm
gonna
be
very
honest
Up
until
until
X
this moment I didn't know I mattered.
Up until this moment I didn't know I
mattered
mattered
X
.
Up
until
this
moment
I
didn't
know
I
mattered
I didn't know that anybody cared what I was doing.
I didn't know that anybody cared what I was doing.
I
didn't
know
that
anybody
cared
what
I
was
doing
I didn't know that each and every one
of
of
X
you,
I didn't know that each and every one of you,
I
didn't
know
that
each
and
every
one
of
you
as
as
X
much
as
as
X
you feel
like
like
X
"Miss Lopez
as much as you feel like "Miss Lopez
as
much
as
you
feel
like
Miss
Lopez
keeps talking, Miss Lopez keeps talking"
keeps talking, Miss Lopez keeps talking"
keeps
talking
Miss
Lopez
keeps
talking
I think you are so dope and dynamic and exceptional
I think you are so
dope
dope
X
and
dynamic
dynamic
X
and
exceptional
exceptional
X
I
think
you
are
so
dope
and
dynamic
and
exceptional
I never want you
to
to
X
feel
like
like
X
there's this cap
I never want you to feel like there's this
cap
cap
X
I
never
want
you
to
feel
like
there's
this
cap
on
on
X
how far you can go.
on how far you can go.
on
how
far
you
can
go
So the entire school, we're all going
to
to
X
Harvard.
So the
entire
entire
X
school, we're all going to Harvard.
So
the
entire
school
we're
all
going
to
Harvard
Is that exciting?
Is that exciting?
Is
that
exciting
I need you
to
to
X
know, that
as
as
X
scholars
I need you to know, that as
scholars
scholars
X
I
need
you
to
know
that
as
scholars
of
of
X
Mott Hall Bridges Academy, you are inspiring
of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, you are
inspiring
inspiring
X
of
Mott
Hall
Bridges
Academy
you
are
inspiring
an entire world, Not just Brownsville.
an
entire
entire
X
world, Not just Brownsville.
an
entire
world
Not
just
Brownsville
Not just Brooklyn. Not New York City.
Not just Brooklyn. Not New York City.
Not
just
Brooklyn
Not
New
York
City
Not the United States. The entire world is
Not the United States. The
entire
entire
X
world is
Not
the
United
States
The
entire
world
is
looking
at
at
X
you.
looking at you.
looking
at
you
Who knows how much we'll raise
but
but
X
I'll tell you this:
Who knows how much we'll
raise
raise
X
but I'll tell you this:
Who
knows
how
much
we'll
raise
but
I'll
tell
you
this:
there's no such thing
as
as
X
too much.
there's no such thing as too much.
there's
no
such
thing
as
too
much
You know, there's no such thing
as
as
X
an amount
You know, there's no such thing as an amount
You
know
there's
no
such
thing
as
an
amount
that will meet all the needs
of
of
X
this school.
that will meet all the needs of this school.
that
will
meet
all
the
needs
of
this
school
So, they will travel
across
across
X
the world just
to
to
X
go
to
to
X
Harvard?
So, they will travel across the world just to go to Harvard?
So
they
will
travel
across
the
world
just
to
go
to
Harvard
Yes.
Yes.
Yes
But there's been a dynamic shift
in
in
X
how
But there's been a
dynamic
dynamic
X
shift
shift
X
in how
But
there's
been
a
dynamic
shift
in
how
we solve you the world and there's power
we solve you the world and there's power
we
solve
you
the
world
and
there's
power
in
in
X
education that has created this
in education that has created this
in
education
that
has
created
this
resounding need
for
for
X
all
of
of
X
us
to
to
X
act
like
like
X
humans.
resounding
resounding
X
need for all of us to act like humans.
resounding
need
for
all
of
us
to
act
like
humans
It's not only humans
of
of
X
New York,
It's not only humans of New York,
It's
not
only
humans
of
New
York
but
but
X
there's humans
of
of
X
the world
but there's humans of the world
but
there's
humans
of
the
world
who are helping
to
to
X
save
save
X
children
who are helping to save children
who
are
helping
to
save
children
who will have a brighter future.
who will have a brighter future.
who
will
have
a
brighter
future
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Teacher says:
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ˈfʌndˌreɪzə
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ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
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ɛnd ʌp
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əˈmeɪzd
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ɛnˈtʌɪə
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ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klɑːs
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ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klæs
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________m________a________d________e________,________ ________d________o________n________e________,________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________i________n________g________,________ ________o________r________ ________c________h________o________s________e________n________ ________w________i________t________h________o________u________t________ ________m________e________t________h________o________d________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________s________c________i________o________u________s________ ________d________e________c________i________s________i________o________n________
ˈdɛˌkeɪd
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/ˈskɑːlərz/
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________s________t________u________d________i________e________d________ ________a________ ________s________u________b________j________e________c________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________ ________d________e________e________p________ ________u________n________d________e________r________s________t________a________n________d________i________n________g________ ________o________f________ ________i________t________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Miss Lopez decided to call her students ________. This showed how much she respected them and their future ability to do great things.
ʃɛːd
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ʃɛrd
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________p________o________s________t________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________p________o________s________t________e________d________ ________o________n________ ________a________ ________s________o________c________i________a________l________ ________m________e________d________i________a________ ________s________i________t________e________ ________o________r________ ________a________p________p________l________i________c________a________t________i________o________n________
ˈɪnfluənsɪz
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________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________a________b________i________l________i________t________y________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________n________ ________e________f________f________e________c________t________ ________o________n________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________a________c________t________i________v________e________l________y________ ________i________n________v________o________l________v________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________o________c________c________u________p________i________e________d________
ˌɪntəˈrakʃn
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ˌɪn(t)əˈrækʃən
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________t________a________l________k________ ________o________r________ ________d________o________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________—________o________f________t________e________n________ ________+________ ________w________i________t________h________
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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ɪnˈspaɪ(ə)rɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________P________r________o________v________i________d________i________n________g________ ________m________o________t________i________v________a________t________i________o________n________,________ ________e________n________c________o________u________r________a________g________e________m________e________n________t________,________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________i________m________u________l________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________.________
ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________U________n________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________g________o________o________d________ ________:________ ________m________u________c________h________ ________b________e________t________t________e________r________ ________t________h________a________n________ ________a________v________e________r________a________g________e________
ˈmætərd
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ˈmætərd
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Definition
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________g________n________i________f________i________c________a________n________t________
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________l________e________a________v________i________n________g________ ________n________o________ ________d________o________u________b________t________ ________:________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________d________e________f________i________n________i________t________e________
likes
laɪks
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Definition
(noun) Approval or positive response expressed through social media platforms.
Example
Her post received thousands of likes on Instagram.
teenage
ˈtiːneɪdʒ
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ˈtiˌneɪdʒ
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Definition
(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She enjoys reading teenage novels.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is the picture that was on the blog
school principal
/ˈskul ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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Definition
(noun) The person who is in charge of a school and responsible for its administration.
Example
The school principal announced the new school policies during the assembly.
audience
ˈɔːdɪəns
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ˈɔdiəns
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Definition
(noun) the people who watch, read, or listen to something
Example
The programme attracted an audience of almost twenty million.
cap
kæp
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kap
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Definition
(noun) a limit or restriction on how far one can go or achieve
Example
There seems to be a cap on how successful you can become in this company.
fundraiser
ˈfʌndˌreɪzə
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ˈfən(d)ˌreɪzər
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Definition
(noun) A person or event that raises money for a particular cause or organization.
Example
She organized a fundraiser to support the local animal shelter.
shift
ʃɪft
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ʃɪft
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Definition
(noun) A change or movement in something, especially in a particular direction.
Example
There has been a shift in public opinion regarding climate change.
raise
reɪz
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reɪz
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Definition
(verb) increase the amount, level, or strength of
Example
The company plans to raise the prices of their products next month.
initiative
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
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ɪˈnɪʃədɪv
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Definition
(noun) a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
Example
A new initiative against car crime
end up
ɛnd ʌp
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to find oneself in a particular situation or place, typically unexpectedly or unintentionally
Example
I never planned to be a teacher, but I ended up loving it.
amazed
əˈmeɪzd
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əˈmeɪzd
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Definition
(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder
Example
She was amazed by the beautiful sunset.
pivot
ˈpɪvət
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ˈpɪvət
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Definition
(verb) (especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something
Example
The teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers.
all about
ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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Definition
(phrase) Completely focused on or dedicated to something.
Example
He was all about his career, working long hours and sacrificing personal relationships.
entire
ɛnˈtʌɪə
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Definition
(adjective) whole; complete; not divided or broken
Example
He ate the entire pizza by himself.
dynamic
dʌɪˈnamɪk
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daɪˈnæmɪk
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Definition
(adjective) always active or changing
dope
dəʊp
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doʊp
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, impressive, or cool
Example
Her fashion sense is always on point, she's so dope.
incoming class
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klɑːs
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ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klæs
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Definition
(noun) A group of students who are starting a new academic year or term at a school or university.
Example
The incoming class of freshmen will be starting their studies next week.
random
ˈrandəm
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ˈrændəm
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Definition
(adjective) made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision
Example
The selection of winners in the lottery is completely random.
decade
ˈdɛˌkeɪd
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ˈdɛkeɪd
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Definition
(noun) A period of ten years.
Example
He has been working in the same company for over a decade.
college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree) —often used before another noun
Example
She decided to attend a community college to study business.
scholars
/ˈskɑːlərz/
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Definition
(noun) people who have studied a subject and have a deep understanding of it
Example
The scholars presented their research findings at the conference.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Miss Lopez decided to call her students scholars. This showed how much she respected them and their future ability to do great things.
shared
ʃɛːd
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ʃɛrd
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Definition
(adjective) posted or reposted on a social media site or application
Example
you can set your privacy settings to check who is watching your shared content
influences
ˈɪnfluənsɪz
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Definition
(noun) The power or ability to have an effect on someone or something.
Example
What influences you the most in your life? And why?
engaged
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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Definition
(adjective) actively involved or occupied
Example
She was so engaged in her book that she didn't notice the time passing.
interaction
ˌɪntəˈrakʃn
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ˌɪn(t)əˈrækʃən
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Definition
(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with
Example
The interaction between the teacher and the students was fun.
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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ɪnˈspaɪ(ə)rɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to someone.
Example
The teacher's passionate speech was inspiring and motivated the students to work harder.
exceptional
ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl
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ɛkˈsɛpʃən(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Unusually good : much better than average
Example
Her exceptional talent for playing the piano impressed everyone.
mattered
ˈmætərd
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ˈmætərd
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Definition
(verb) to be important or significant
resounding
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) leaving no doubt : very definite
Example
The evening was a resounding success.
likes
laɪks
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Definition
(noun) Approval or positive response expressed through social media platforms.
Example
Her post received thousands of likes on Instagram.
teenage
ˈtiːneɪdʒ
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ˈtiˌneɪdʒ
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Definition
(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She enjoys reading teenage novels.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This is the picture that was on the blog
school principal
/ˈskul ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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Definition
(noun) The person who is in charge of a school and responsible for its administration.
Example
The school principal announced the new school policies during the assembly.
audience
ˈɔːdɪəns
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ˈɔdiəns
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Definition
(noun) the people who watch, read, or listen to something
Example
The programme attracted an audience of almost twenty million.
cap
kæp
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kap
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Definition
(noun) a limit or restriction on how far one can go or achieve
Example
There seems to be a cap on how successful you can become in this company.
fundraiser
ˈfʌndˌreɪzə
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ˈfən(d)ˌreɪzər
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Definition
(noun) A person or event that raises money for a particular cause or organization.
Example
She organized a fundraiser to support the local animal shelter.
shift
ʃɪft
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ʃɪft
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Definition
(noun) A change or movement in something, especially in a particular direction.
Example
There has been a shift in public opinion regarding climate change.
raise
reɪz
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reɪz
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Definition
(verb) increase the amount, level, or strength of
Example
The company plans to raise the prices of their products next month.
initiative
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
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ɪˈnɪʃədɪv
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Definition
(noun) a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
Example
A new initiative against car crime
end up
ɛnd ʌp
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to find oneself in a particular situation or place, typically unexpectedly or unintentionally
Example
I never planned to be a teacher, but I ended up loving it.
amazed
əˈmeɪzd
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əˈmeɪzd
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Definition
(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder
Example
She was amazed by the beautiful sunset.
pivot
ˈpɪvət
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ˈpɪvət
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Definition
(verb) (especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something
Example
The teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers.
all about
ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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Definition
(phrase) Completely focused on or dedicated to something.
Example
He was all about his career, working long hours and sacrificing personal relationships.
entire
ɛnˈtʌɪə
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Definition
(adjective) whole; complete; not divided or broken
Example
He ate the entire pizza by himself.
dynamic
dʌɪˈnamɪk
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daɪˈnæmɪk
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Definition
(adjective) always active or changing
dope
dəʊp
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doʊp
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, impressive, or cool
Example
Her fashion sense is always on point, she's so dope.
incoming class
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klɑːs
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ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klæs
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Definition
(noun) A group of students who are starting a new academic year or term at a school or university.
Example
The incoming class of freshmen will be starting their studies next week.
random
ˈrandəm
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ˈrændəm
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Definition
(adjective) made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision
Example
The selection of winners in the lottery is completely random.
decade
ˈdɛˌkeɪd
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ˈdɛkeɪd
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Definition
(noun) A period of ten years.
Example
He has been working in the same company for over a decade.
college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree) —often used before another noun
Example
She decided to attend a community college to study business.
scholars
/ˈskɑːlərz/
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Definition
(noun) people who have studied a subject and have a deep understanding of it
Example
The scholars presented their research findings at the conference.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
Miss Lopez decided to call her students scholars. This showed how much she respected them and their future ability to do great things.
shared
ʃɛːd
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ʃɛrd
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Definition
(adjective) posted or reposted on a social media site or application
Example
you can set your privacy settings to check who is watching your shared content
influences
ˈɪnfluənsɪz
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Definition
(noun) The power or ability to have an effect on someone or something.
Example
What influences you the most in your life? And why?
engaged
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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Definition
(adjective) actively involved or occupied
Example
She was so engaged in her book that she didn't notice the time passing.
interaction
ˌɪntəˈrakʃn
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ˌɪn(t)əˈrækʃən
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Definition
(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with
Example
The interaction between the teacher and the students was fun.
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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ɪnˈspaɪ(ə)rɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to someone.
Example
The teacher's passionate speech was inspiring and motivated the students to work harder.
exceptional
ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl
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ɛkˈsɛpʃən(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Unusually good : much better than average
Example
Her exceptional talent for playing the piano impressed everyone.
mattered
ˈmætərd
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ˈmætərd
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Definition
(verb) to be important or significant
resounding
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) leaving no doubt : very definite
Example
The evening was a resounding success.
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school principal
/ˈskul ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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Definition
(noun) The person who is in charge of a school and responsible for its administration.
Example
The school principal announced the new school policies during the assembly.
Example
The school principal is responsible for managing the daily operations of the school.
Example
The principals of both schools met to discuss the upcoming event.
likes
laɪks
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Definition
(noun) Approval or positive response expressed through social media platforms.
Example
Her post received thousands of likes on Instagram.
influences
ˈɪnfluənsɪz
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Definition
(noun) The power or ability to have an effect on someone or something.
Example
What influences you the most in your life? And why?
Example
My parents are positive influences in my life.
Example
The media has a strong influence on society.
Example
Peer influences can greatly impact a teenager's behavior.
scholars
/ˈskɑːlərz/
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Definition
(noun) people who have studied a subject and have a deep understanding of it
Example
The scholars presented their research findings at the conference.
Example
Many scholars believe that climate change is a pressing issue.
Teacher's comment
Miss Lopez decided to call her students scholars. This showed how much she respected them and their future ability to do great things.
exceptional
ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl
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ɛkˈsɛpʃən(ə)l
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Definition
(adjective) Unusually good : much better than average
Example
Her exceptional talent for playing the piano impressed everyone.
Example
She is exceptionally talented at playing the piano.
Example
The exceptionalness of his performance earned him a standing ovation.
raise
reɪz
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reɪz
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Definition
(verb) increase the amount, level, or strength of
Example
The company plans to raise the prices of their products next month.
college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
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Definition
(noun) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree) —often used before another noun
Example
She decided to attend a community college to study business.
Example
There are many colleges in this city.
Example
She is studying at a prestigious collegiate institution.
shift
ʃɪft
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ʃɪft
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Definition
(noun) A change or movement in something, especially in a particular direction.
Example
There has been a shift in public opinion regarding climate change.
Example
I need to shift my schedule to accommodate the meeting.
Example
She always shifts the blame onto others.
Example
He is shifting his focus to a new project.
Example
They shifted their attention to the latest news.
initiative
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
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ɪˈnɪʃədɪv
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Definition
(noun) a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
Example
A new initiative against car crime
teenage
ˈtiːneɪdʒ
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ˈtiˌneɪdʒ
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Definition
(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She enjoys reading teenage novels.
Teacher's comment
This is the picture that was on the blog
amazed
əˈmeɪzd
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əˈmeɪzd
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Definition
(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder
Example
She was amazed by the beautiful sunset.
random
ˈrandəm
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ˈrændəm
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Definition
(adjective) made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision
Example
The selection of winners in the lottery is completely random.
Example
He chose a random number between 1 and 10.
Example
The teacher called on students randomly.
Example
The randomness of the lottery drawing makes it exciting.
dynamic
dʌɪˈnamɪk
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daɪˈnæmɪk
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Definition
(adjective) always active or changing
Example
He speaks dynamically during presentations.
incoming class
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klɑːs
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ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klæs
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Definition
(noun) A group of students who are starting a new academic year or term at a school or university.
Example
The incoming class of freshmen will be starting their studies next week.
inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
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ɪnˈspaɪ(ə)rɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to someone.
Example
The teacher's passionate speech was inspiring and motivated the students to work harder.
Example
Her story inspired me to pursue my dreams.
Example
He always inspires others with his positive attitude.
decade
ˈdɛˌkeɪd
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ˈdɛkeɪd
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Definition
(noun) A period of ten years.
Example
He has been working in the same company for over a decade.
Example
I have lived in this city for a decade.
Example
She has been studying English for several decades.
resounding
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) leaving no doubt : very definite
Example
The evening was a resounding success.
Example
The resounding applause filled the auditorium.
Example
The alarm resounds throughout the building.
Example
The victory resounded in the hearts of the team.
mattered
ˈmætərd
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ˈmætərd
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Definition
(verb) to be important or significant
Example
I didn't realize how much it was mattering to him.
dope
dəʊp
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doʊp
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Definition
(adjective) excellent, impressive, or cool
Example
Her fashion sense is always on point, she's so dope.
end up
ɛnd ʌp
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Definition
(phrasal verb) to find oneself in a particular situation or place, typically unexpectedly or unintentionally
Example
I never planned to be a teacher, but I ended up loving it.
Example
She always ends up getting what she wants.
Example
They ended up going to the wrong restaurant.
Example
He keeps ending up in the same situation.
all about
ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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ɔːl əˈbaʊt
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Definition
(phrase) Completely focused on or dedicated to something.
Example
He was all about his career, working long hours and sacrificing personal relationships.
Example
He is talking all about his trip to Europe.
engaged
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
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Definition
(adjective) actively involved or occupied
Example
She was so engaged in her book that she didn't notice the time passing.
Example
She engaged in a deep conversation with her friend.
Example
He is engaging in a new project at work.
Example
The teacher engages the students in interactive activities.
entire
ɛnˈtʌɪə
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Definition
(adjective) whole; complete; not divided or broken
Example
He ate the entire pizza by himself.
Example
The entire class is going on a field trip.
Example
She is more entire than her sister.
Example
He is the most entire player on the team.
audience
ˈɔːdɪəns
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ˈɔdiəns
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Definition
(noun) the people who watch, read, or listen to something
Example
The programme attracted an audience of almost twenty million.
shared
ʃɛːd
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ʃɛrd
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Definition
(adjective) posted or reposted on a social media site or application
Example
you can set your privacy settings to check who is watching your shared content
Example
She shares her toys with her siblings.
fundraiser
ˈfʌndˌreɪzə
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ˈfən(d)ˌreɪzər
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Definition
(noun) A person or event that raises money for a particular cause or organization.
Example
She organized a fundraiser to support the local animal shelter.
interaction
ˌɪntəˈrakʃn
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ˌɪn(t)əˈrækʃən
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Definition
(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with
Example
The interaction between the teacher and the students was fun.
Example
I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures.
Example
He interacts well with his colleagues.
Example
Yesterday, I interacted with a famous author at the book signing event.
Example
She is currently interacting with her classmates in an online discussion forum.
pivot
ˈpɪvət
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ˈpɪvət
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Definition
(verb) (especially in a business context) completely change the way in which one does something
Example
The teams performed exceptionally by quickly pivoting to meet the increased demand from our customers.
cap
kæp
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kap
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Definition
(noun) a limit or restriction on how far one can go or achieve
Example
There seems to be a cap on how successful you can become in this company.
Example
I wear a cap to protect my head from the sun.
Example
He collects baseball caps from different teams.
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