arab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreattraction
US /əˈtrækʃən/
UK /ə'trækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- The act of making someone become interested in
A2Morecenterpiece
US /'sentəˌpi:s/
UK /'sentəpi:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Central or most important feature
- An object or arrangement placed in the center of a table as a decoration.
C2Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Morecomplete with
US /kəmˈplit wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/
- Phrase
- Having something as an extra part or feature.
A1Morecool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
A2Morecreek
US /krik, krɪk/
UK /kri:k/
- Countable Noun
- Water channel that is smaller than a river
B2Moredare
US /der/
UK /deə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- To have enough courage to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
A2Moredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1Moredefy
US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪ'faɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to obey; be resistant to
B1Moredesert
US /ˈdɛzət/
UK /'dezət/
- Transitive Verb
- To leave a place for ever; abandon
- To leave when one is needed or expected to stay
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bare area of land, often with few plants and water
- A punishment or reward that is deserved.
A2Moredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMorediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreemirate
US /ˈemərət/
UK /ˈemɪərət/
- Countable Noun
- Region controlled by an emir
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreendless
US /ˈɛndlɪs/
UK /ˈendləs/
- Adjective
- Having or appearing to have no end
- Having no end or limit.
A2Moreenormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
A2Moreexpansive
US /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
- Adjective
- Talkative; speaking freely
B2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMoreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Moreflourish
US /ˈflɚrɪʃ, ˈflʌr-/
UK /'flʌrɪʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To show and direct attention by waving something
- To add a fancy addition or decoration
- Noun
- Fancy addition or decoration
B2TOEICMorefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Morefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Moregaze
US /ɡez/
UK /ɡeɪz/
- Noun
- Direction you are looking
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at with fixed eyes
A2Morego shopping
US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/
UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go to stores to buy things
A1Morehistoric
US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- Connected with the past
B1Morehospitality
US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/
UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
B1Moreislam
US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /
UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
C2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreluxurious
US /lʌgˈʒʊriəs/
UK /lʌgˈʒʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
A2Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremall
US /mɔl, mæl/
UK /mɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large public area often covered with grass
- Large shopping center with many individual stores
B2TOEICMoremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Moreminiature
US /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ, ˈmɪnə-/
UK /ˈmɪnətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small model of something larger
- Very small painting, picture or portrait
- Adjective
- Made to be much smaller than normal
B2Moremiraculous
US /mɪˈrækjələs/
UK /mɪˈrækjələs/
- Adjective
- Wonderful; extraordinary
B2Moremuslim
US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/
UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to Islam
C2Moreoasis
US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a desert where there is water
- A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
B2Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMorerelegate
US /ˈrɛlɪˌɡet/
UK /ˈrelɪgeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place in a less important place or position
- To put a team in a lower league when they lose
C1Moreresort
US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/
UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/
- Noun
- Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
B1TOEICMoreride with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
run by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Morescent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Noun
- Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
B1TOEICMoresheikh
US /ʃeɪk/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Noun
- (In the Muslim or Arab world) a prince or leader
B2Moreshift
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
A2Moreslope
US /sloʊp/
UK /sləʊp/
- Noun
- Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- Surface on which people can ski
- Intransitive Verb
- To have one end that is not as high as the other
B1TOEICMorespice
US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- Transitive Verb
- To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
B1Moresplash
US /splæʃ/
UK /splæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw water or liquids in many directions
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of throwing water in various directions
B1Moresplash out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend a lot of money freely
B2Morestagger
US /ˈstæɡɚ/
UK /ˈstægə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To greatly surprise someone
B2Morestep out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go outside for a short time
- To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreunderwater
US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/
UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
C2Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1More
Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- splash out: To spend a lot of money freely
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- shift: To change in position or direction
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- quarter: 25 cents
- gaze: Direction you are looking
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- luxurious: Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- miniature: Small model of something larger
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- miraculous: Wonderful; extraordinary
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- expansive: Talkative; speaking freely
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- centre: Community place people go health or social reasons
- stagger: To greatly surprise someone
- mile: Unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- centerpiece: Central or most important feature
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- relegate: To place in a less important place or position
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- emirate: Region controlled by an emir
- islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
- sheikh: (In the Muslim or Arab world) a prince or leader
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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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