above water
US /əˈbʌv ˈwɔtɚ/
UK /əˈbʌv ˈwɔ:tə/
- other
- Not in debt or trouble; surviving or managing successfully.
B2Moreabsolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebarely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
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.
A2Moreblock
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.
A2Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecookie
US /ˈkʊki/
UK /'kʊkɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A flat, round sweet baked food
B1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecraziness
US /'kreɪzɪnəs/
UK /'kreɪzɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Insanity; strangeness
B2Morededicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
B1Moredough
US /do/
UK /dəu/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- (slang) Money.
B2Moreedible
US /ˈɛdəbəl/
UK /ˈedəbl/
- Adjective
- Being safe to eat
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An edible item; food
- A food item infused with cannabis.
B2TOEICMoreexponentially
US /ˌekspə'nenʃəlɪ/
UK /ˌekspə'nenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- At an increasingly rapid rate; extremely quickly.
C1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMoreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregot the idea
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
A1Morein stock
US /ɪn stɑk/
UK /in stɔk/
- Adjective
- Available to buy in a store
B2Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorenationwide
US /ˌneʃənˈwaɪd/
UK /ˌneɪʃnˈwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Including or existing in every part of a country
B1Moreneighbor
US /ˈnebɚ/
UK /'neɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreorganic
US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/
- Adjective
- Developing naturally and without a set structure
- Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
B1Moreramp
US /ræmp/
UK /ræmp/
- Noun
- Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- Transitive Verb
- To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
B2Moreramp up
US /ræmp ʌp/
UK /ræmp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
recipe
US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/
UK /'resəpɪ/
- Noun
- Conditions likely to create a particular result
- Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshipping
US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of transporting goods or orders to places
- The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
B1TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMoresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretub
US /tʌb/
UK /tʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Another word for a bath
B1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morewait out
US /wet aʊt/
UK /weit aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
A1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- got the idea: Understood something.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- wait out: To wait until the end of something, especially something unpleasant.
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- above water: Not in debt or trouble; surviving or managing successfully.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- barely: Only just; just possible
- spot: A certain place or area
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- edible: Being safe to eat
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blow: To move something using air
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- business: A company formed for making profit
- product: Item that can be bought
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- nationwide: Including or existing in every part of a country
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- tub: Another word for a bath
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- online: Connected to the internet
- craziness: Insanity; strangeness
- cookie: A flat, round sweet baked food
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Jeff Chiao posted on 2021/11/14Ever wondered how a simple cookie dough shop became a viral sensation? Dive into the incredible story of Dō Cookie Dough and learn how founder Kristen Tomlan turned a nostalgic treat into a sold-out food startup phenomenon! You'll pick up practical business insights and everyday vocabulary perfect for workplace conversations.
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