average
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
A2TOEICMoreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morebug
US /bʌɡ/
UK /bʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To bother someone
- To hide an electronic device to spy on someone
- Countable Noun
- An insect
- Problem in the functioning of computer code
B1Morebulky
US /ˈbʌlki/
UK /ˈbʌlki/
- Adjective
- Large and awkward to carry or put somewhere
B1Morebunk
US /bʌŋk/
UK /bʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Beds built like a shelf into a wall
B2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morechecklist
US /ˈtʃɛkˌlɪst/
UK /ˈtʃeklɪst/
- Countable Noun
- List of tasks and things to be checked
C1Morechess
US /tʃɛs/
UK /tʃes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Game of mental strategy for two players
- The set of pieces used to play the game of chess.
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Morecustomize
US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make, change according to the user's needs
C1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredeck
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
B1Moredecor
US /deɪ'kɔ:r/
UK /'deɪkɔ:(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Decoration or style of decoration of room/building
B2Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredorm
US /dɔrm/
UK /dɔ:m/
- Countable Noun
- College building with rooms that students live in
B2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefit
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
A2Moreflashlight
US /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/
UK /'flæʃlaɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
- A feature on a smartphone that uses the camera's LED as a light source.
B1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morein 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.
A2Morelabel
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Morelair
US /ler/
UK /leə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where wild animals or criminals can hide
C1Morelike mad
US /laɪk mæd/
UK /laɪk mæd/
- other
- With great intensity or energy.
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Morepersonal touch
US
UK
- Noun
- A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
- A way of dealing with people that shows understanding and care for their individual needs.
B1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Moreportable
US /ˈpɔ:rtəbl/
UK /ˈpɔ:təbl/
- Adjective
- Light enough to be moved around with ease
- Noun
- A computer etc. that can be moved around easily
B1TOEICMorerack
US /ræk/
UK /ræk/
- Noun
- A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone pain or suffering
B1Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreremovable
US /rɪˈmuvəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmu:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be taken away or taken off
B2Moreshelf
US /ʃɛlf/
UK /ʃelf/
- Countable Noun
- Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
A2TOEICMoresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Moresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorestorage
US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/
UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of storing something; a depository for goods
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Moretrunk
US /trʌŋk/
UK /trʌŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long nose of an elephant
- Strong box/chest/container, as for traveling
B2More
Vocabulary
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- personal touch: A unique, individual element added to something to make it more personal and special.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- like mad: With great intensity or energy.
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- blast: To attack someone with words
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- portable: Light enough to be moved around with ease
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
- bug: To bother someone
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
- decor: Decoration or style of decoration of room/building
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- bulky: Large and awkward to carry or put somewhere
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- chess: Game of mental strategy for two players
- bunk: Beds built like a shelf into a wall
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- lair: Place where wild animals or criminals can hide
- flashlight: Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
- checklist: List of tasks and things to be checked
- removable: Able to be taken away or taken off
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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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Yumeko Mino posted on 2023/03/15Dreaming of summer camp but stressing about packing? This video is your ultimate guide to packing smart, covering everything from essential gear to fun bunk decor ideas! You'll pick up practical tips and useful vocabulary perfect for getting ready for an awesome camp adventure.
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