art therapy
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of creative methods such as painting, drawing, and sculpture to help people who have mental health problems.
assemble
US /əˈsɛmbəl/
UK /əˈsembl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put parts together to make a complete unit
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in one place
B1TOEICMoreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat the tail
US /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
UK /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
- other
- At the end or last position in a line or group.
B2Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morechirp
US /tʃɜ:rp/
UK /tʃɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
C1Morecliff
US /klɪf/
UK /klɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- A critical or dangerous situation.
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A surname.
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecoastline
US /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
UK /ˈkəʊstlaɪn/
- Noun
- Area of sea alongside the land in an area
C1Morecommunity
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
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredreamy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Lacking spirit or liveliness; far away
B1Moreearthy
US /ˈɚθi/
UK /'ɜ:θɪ/
- Adjective
- Living a life close to nature
- Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.
B1Moreexplore
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
A2TOEICMoreferry
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'ferɪ/
- Noun
- Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- Transitive Verb
- To take from one place to another, as by boat
B1TOEICMoreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehang
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
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morehistoric
US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- Connected with the past
B1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreitinerary
US /aɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri, ɪˈtɪn-/
UK /aɪ'tɪnərərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
- A detailed plan for a journey, listing places to visit and things to do.
B2TOEICMorelighthouse
US /ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs/
UK /'laɪthaʊs/
- Countable Noun
- Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
C1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
remind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMoreresort
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
B1TOEICMoreretreat
US /rɪˈtrit/
UK /rɪ'tri:t/
- Noun
- Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- A place away from home and work to relax
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of army, etc.) to move back from a winning enemy
- To go away from home and work for a vacation
B2Moreskyline
US /ˈskaɪˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈskaɪlaɪn/
- Noun
- Outline of objects seen against the sky
C1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestaircase
US /ˈstɛrˌkes/
UK /ˈsteəkeɪs/
- Noun
- Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
B1Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresunset
US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
UK /ˈsʌnset/
- Noun
- Daily disappearance of the sun
B2Moretake a piece
US
UK
- Phrase
- To remove a portion of something.
- Idiom
- To gain an advantage or share of something, especially in business.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretheft
US /θɛft/
UK /θeft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of stealing
B1Moretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Moreuplift
US /ʌpˈlɪft/
UK /'ʌplɪft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- To improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.
- Noun
- An upward movement of the earth's surface.
- An improvement in someone's social, economic, or moral condition.
C2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- at the tail: At the end or last position in a line or group.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- art therapy: The use of creative methods such as painting, drawing, and sculpture to help people who have mental health problems.
- take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- leave: To go away from; depart
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- theft: Act of stealing
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- area: Amount of measured space
- chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
- staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
- coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- earthy: Living a life close to nature
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
- skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
- dreamy: Lacking spirit or liveliness; far away
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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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