ass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreat 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.
C2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebend
US /bɛnd/
UK /bend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become curved or no longer straight
- To move your body so that it is not straight up
- Noun
- When a road changes direction; turn
A2Morebend over backwards
US
UK
- Idiom
- To try very hard to help someone, often to an excessive degree.
B2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Moreblunt
US /blʌnt/
UK /blʌnt/
- Adjective
- Without a sharp edge or point
- Speaking directly; without trying to be polite or kind
- Transitive Verb
- To make dull or lessen the sharpness of something
B1Morebrick
US /brɪk/
UK /brɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
A2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moreemotionally
US /ɪˈmoʃənl:ɪ/
UK /ɪ'məʊʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that shows your feelings
A2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefor 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.
A2Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehorizon
US /həˈraɪzn/
UK /həˈraɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- Limits of someone's experience or understanding
B1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morelike fuck
US /laɪk fʌk/
UK /laɪk fʌk/
- other
- Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
C2Morelike mad
US /laɪk mæd/
UK /laɪk mæd/
- other
- With great intensity or energy.
B1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the horizon
US
UK
- Idiom
- About to happen; approaching.
A1Morephilosophy
US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/
UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Morepointless
US /ˈpɔɪntlɪs/
UK /'pɔɪntləs/
- Adjective
- Being without a purpose or meaning
B1Moreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMoreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMorerare
US /rɛr/
UK /reə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
A2Morereconnect
US /ˌriːkəˈnekt/
UK /ˌri:kəˈnekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To connect again
B1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMorescreenshot
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Picture taken of a computer screen
C2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- like mad: With great intensity or energy.
- like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- bend over backwards: To try very hard to help someone, often to an excessive degree.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- at least: As a minimum
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- couple: To join something to something else
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- respond: To answer something or someone
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- bend: To become curved or no longer straight
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- great: Very good; better than before
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- pointless: Being without a purpose or meaning
- reconnect: To connect again
- screenshot: Picture taken of a computer screen
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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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