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US /æd/
UK /æd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public notice or advertisement
C2TOEICMoreall over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreas a rule
US /æz e rul/
UK /æz ə ru:l/
- Phrase
- Generally; usually
B1Moreastronomical
US /ˌæstrəˈnɑmɪkəl/
UK /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkl/
- Adjective
- Extremely large or high
- Of the study of stars and other bodies in space
B2Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebother
US /ˈbɑðɚ/
UK /'bɒðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- To take the trouble to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Problems, concern or worry for someone
- A disturbance; trouble
A2TOEICMorecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecollect
US /kəˈlɛkt/
UK /kəˈlekt/
- Adverb
- By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for money, e.g. for a charity
- To gather things, people together in one place
A2Morecome out with
US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
UK /kʌm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
A1Moredossier
US /ˈdɔ:sieɪ/
UK /ˈdɒsieɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- File on someone's life and e.g. criminal activity
C1Moredrawer
US /ˈdrɔɚ/
UK /drɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- An undergarment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs.
B1Moreecstasy
US /ˈɛkstəsi/
UK /ˈekstəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of overwhelming happiness; joy
- An illegal drug, typically MDMA, that produces feelings of euphoria.
B2Moreentrepreneurial
US /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:rɪrl/
UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:rɪəl/
- Adjective
- Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
- Characterized by initiative and willingness to take risks.
B2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexposure
US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/
UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- Being talked about in the media
A2TOEICMoreeyesight
US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/
UK /ˈaɪsaɪt/
- Noun
- Normal use of the faculty of vision
B2Morefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moreheroin
US /ˈheroʊɪn/
UK /ˈherəʊɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
B2Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein the club
US /ɪn ðə ˈklʌb/
UK /in ðə ˈklʌb/
- other
- Being a member of a group or organization.
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein twos
US /ɪn tuz/
UK /ɪn tu:z/
- other
- In groups or pairs of two.
B1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morejewelry
US /ˈdʒuəlri/
UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
B1Morelive wire
US /lɪv ˈwaɪɚ/
UK /lɪv ˈwaɪə/
- other
- A very energetic and lively person.
B2Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moremotto
US /ˈmɑto/
UK /'mɒtəʊ/
- Noun
- Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
B2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreno fear
US /no fɪɚ/
UK /nəʊ fɪə/
- other
- Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
B1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepathetic
US /pəˈθɛtɪk/
UK /pəˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
B1Morepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Morepractically
US /ˈpræktɪkli/
UK /ˈpræktɪkli/
- Adverb
- Nearly, almost, or in effect
- In a practical manner; realistically.
C1Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Morerobbery
US /ˈrɑbəri/
UK /'rɒbərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
- The crime of stealing from someone or some place by using force or the threat of force.
A2Morescrap
US /skræp/
UK /skræp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fight with someone
- Noun
- A fight with someone
- Small piece of something especially paper or cloth
B1Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresnatch
US /snætʃ/
UK /snætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something quickly or eagerly
B2Moresneak
US /snik/
UK /sni:k/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around in a way so no one will see you
- To take something somewhere/give secretly
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around in such a way no one will see you
B2Moresneak around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move about secretly or furtively.
- To engage in secret or illicit romantic or sexual relationships.
C2Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethief
US /θif/
UK /θi:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who steals something
- A person who exploits or overcharges others.
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
B2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewage
US /wedʒ/
UK /weɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- Transitive Verb
- To start (war, etc.) to achieve a particular goal
A2Morewire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- come out with: To go out with someone on a date
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- sneak around: To move about secretly or furtively.
- in twos: In groups or pairs of two.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- as a rule: Generally; usually
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- live wire: A very energetic and lively person.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the club: Being a member of a group or organization.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- astronomical: Extremely large or high
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- scrap: To fight with someone
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- act: To behave in a certain way
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- ecstasy: State of overwhelming happiness; joy
- robbery: Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
- thief: Person who steals something
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- heroin: A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
- eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- dossier: File on someone's life and e.g. criminal activity
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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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How I Ended up on Interpol’s Most Wanted List | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers
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