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likes
laɪks
Definition
(noun) Approval or positive response expressed through social media platforms.
Example
Her post received thousands of likes on Instagram.
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there's no such thing
ðerz noʊ sʌtʃ θɪŋ
Definition
(phrase) Used to express the idea that something does not exist or is not possible.
Example
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
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almost always
ˈɔlˌmoʊst ˈɔlˌweɪz
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(adverb phrase) Nearly all the time; usually.
Example
Almost always, she arrives late to class.
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Humans of New York
Definition
(proper noun) Humans of New York refers to a popular blog and social media project that features portraits and interviews of people living in New York City.
Example
I was walking down the street when a photographer approached me and asked if I wanted to be featured on Humans of New York.
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I guess
ai ges
Definition
(verb) To form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it
Example
I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.
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teenage
ˈtiːneɪdʒ
ˈtiˌneɪdʒ
Definition
(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She enjoys reading teenage novels.
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This is the picture that was on the blog
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school principal
/ˈskul ˈprɪnsəpəl/
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.
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audience
ˈɔːdɪəns
ˈɔdiəns
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(noun) the people who watch, read, or listen to something
Example
The programme attracted an audience of almost twenty million.
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cap
kæp
kap
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(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.
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fundraiser
ˈfʌndˌreɪzə
ˈfən(d)ˌreɪzər
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.
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shift
ʃɪft
ʃɪft
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(noun) A change or movement in something, especially in a particular direction.
Example
There has been a shift in public opinion regarding climate change.
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raise
reɪz
reɪz
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(verb) increase the amount, level, or strength of
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The company plans to raise the prices of their products next month.
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initiative
ɪˈnɪʃətɪv
ɪˈnɪʃədɪv
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(noun) a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
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A new initiative against car crime
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Harvard
/ˈhɑːvəd/
/ˈhɑrvərd/
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(noun) Harvard is a prestigious university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Example
After years of hard work, she finally got accepted into Harvard.
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Brooklyn
ˈbrʊklɪn
ˈbrʊklən
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(noun) A borough of New York City, located on Long Island.
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I grew up in Brooklyn, but now I live in Manhattan.
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end up
ɛnd ʌp
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(phrasal verb) to find oneself in a particular situation or place, typically unexpectedly or unintentionally
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I never planned to be a teacher, but I ended up loving it.
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Up until this moment
ʌp ʌnˈtɪl ðɪs ˈmoʊ.mənt
Definition
(phrase) Until now; before this point in time
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Up until this moment, I had never seen such a beautiful sunset.
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amazed
əˈmeɪzd
əˈmeɪzd
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(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder
Example
She was amazed by the beautiful sunset.
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Brownsville
braʊnzvɪl
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(noun) A section of eastern Brooklyn in New York City, noted in the early 20th century for its Jewish community, today a struggling inner-city neighborhood
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I visited Brownsville, last summer.
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pivot
ˈpɪvət
ˈpɪvət
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(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.
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all about
ɔːl əˈbaʊt
ɔːl əˈbaʊt
Definition
(phrase) Completely focused on or dedicated to something.
Example
He was all about his career, working long hours and sacrificing personal relationships.
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entire
ɛnˈtʌɪə
Definition
(adjective) whole; complete; not divided or broken
Example
He ate the entire pizza by himself.
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dynamic
dʌɪˈnamɪk
daɪˈnæmɪk
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(adjective) always active or changing
Example
She's dynamic and determined.
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dope
dəʊp
doʊp
Definition
(adjective) excellent, impressive, or cool
Example
Her fashion sense is always on point, she's so dope.
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incoming class
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klɑːs
ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ klæs
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.
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random
ˈrandəm
ˈrændəm
Definition
(adjective) made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision
Example
The selection of winners in the lottery is completely random.
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decade
ˈdɛˌkeɪd
ˈdɛkeɪd
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(noun) A period of ten years.
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He has been working in the same company for over a decade.
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college
ˈkɒlɪdʒ
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.
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scholars
/ˈskɑːlərz/
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.
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Miss Lopez decided to call her students scholars. This showed how much she respected them and their future ability to do great things.
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shared
ʃɛːd
ʃɛrd
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
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influences
ˈɪnfluənsɪz
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?
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engaged
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒd
Definition
(adjective) actively involved or occupied
Example
She was so engaged in her book that she didn't notice the time passing.
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interaction
ˌɪntəˈrakʃn
ˌɪn(t)əˈrækʃən
Definition
(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with
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The interaction between the teacher and the students was fun.
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inspiring
ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ
ɪnˈspaɪ(ə)rɪŋ
Definition
(adjective) Providing motivation, encouragement, or stimulation to someone.
Example
The teacher's passionate speech was inspiring and motivated the students to work harder.
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exceptional
ɛkˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl
ɛkˈsɛpʃən(ə)l
Definition
(adjective) Unusually good : much better than average
Example
Her exceptional talent for playing the piano impressed everyone.
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mattered
ˈmætərd
ˈmætərd
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(verb) to be important or significant
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Her opinion mattered to him.
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summer programs
ˈsʌmər ˈproʊɡræmz
Definition
(noun) Educational or recreational activities that take place during the summer break from school.
Example
Many students participate in summer programs to explore new interests.
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just kind of
dʒʌst kaɪnd əv
Definition
(idiom) used when you are trying to explain or describe something, but you cannot be exact.
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I just kind of like the idea of traveling alone.
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resounding
rɪˈzaʊndɪŋ
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(adjective) leaving no doubt : very definite
Example
The evening was a resounding success.
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