admire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Morearchitect
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/
- Noun
- Person who designs and advises on buildings
B1Morearchitectural
US /ˌɑrkəˈtɛktʃərəl/
UK /ˌɑ:kɪˈtektʃərəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning architecture
B1Moreas a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreavenue
US /ˈævəˌnu, -ˌnju/
UK /'ævənju:/
- Noun
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wide street
- Way to approach something or some issue
B1Morebeau
US /bo/
UK /bəʊ/
- Noun
- Handsome man; a boyfriend
C1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morebust
US /bʌst/
UK /bʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrest people involved in crime
- To break something with force
- Noun
- A woman's chest or breasts
B2Morebust in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often with the intention of confronting or apprehending someone.
cabinet
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.
B1Moreclassy
US /ˈklæsi/
UK /ˈklɑ:si/
- Adjective
- Showing good taste; elegant, fashionable; upmarket
A2Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome on in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- An invitation to enter a place.
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
A1Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Moreconsequence
US /ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns,-kwəns/
UK /ˈkɔnsikwəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Importance of a person or thing
- Outcome of an event; result
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredigest
US /daɪˈdʒest/
UK /daɪˈdʒest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To convert food into energy in your stomach
- To think over facts, news etc.; take in information
- Noun
- A summary, as of the news
B2Moredrink in
US /drɪŋk ɪn/
UK /driŋk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
A1Morefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMorefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMorego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregrandson
US /ˈɡrændˌsʌn, ˈɡræn-/
UK /'ɡrænsʌn/
- Countable Noun
- Your son or daughter's son
- Term of endearment for a grandson.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehomemade
US /ˈhomˈmed/
UK /'həʊm'meɪd/
- Adjective
- Made at home, not in a factory
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreinauguration
US /ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən/
UK /ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn/
- Noun
- Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
C1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorejazzy
US /ˈdʒæzi/
UK /ˈdʒæzi/
- Adjective
- Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
- Fancy and highly decorated
B1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick out
US /kɪk aʊt/
UK /kik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
A2Morelively
US /ˈlaɪvli/
UK /'laɪvlɪ/
- Adjective
- Full of life and energy; merry; animated
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelunch in
US /lʌntʃ ɪn/
UK /lʌntʃ ɪn/
- other
- To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
A2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
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.
A1Moreoval
US /ˈoʊvl/
UK /ˈəʊvl/
- Adjective
- Being egg-shaped
- Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Egg-shaped object or shape
- A sports ground e.g. for cricket
B1Morepick out
US /pɪk aʊt/
UK /pik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
A1Moreportrait
US /ˈpɔrtrɪt,-ˌtret,ˈpor-/
UK /ˈpɔ:trit/
- Noun
- Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- Detailed representation of someone in film, etc.
- Adjective
- A format in which the height is greater than the width.
- Relating to a photograph, painting, drawing, or engraving of a person.
B1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepublic life
US /ˈpʌblɪk laɪf/
UK /ˈpʌblik laif/
- Noun
- The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- The state of being exposed to general public attention or knowledge.
A1Morerename
US /ˌriːˈneɪm/
UK /ˌri:ˈneɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the name of something or someone
B1Morerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerug
US /rʌɡ/
UK /rʌg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
B2Morerugby
US /ˈrʌɡbi/
UK /ˈrʌgbi/
- Noun
- Game played by two teams with an oval ball
B2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresouthern
US /ˈsʌðərn/
UK /ˈsʌðən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a region in the south
A2Moresuburban
US /səˈbɜ:rbən/
UK /səˈbɜ:bən/
- Adjective
- Of residential areas outside a city
B1Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Moreused 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
A1Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- set up
- in terms of
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- bust in: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often with the intention of confronting or apprehending someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- public: Owned by the government
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- avenue
- suburban: Of residential areas outside a city
- classy: Showing good taste; elegant, fashionable; upmarket
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- picture: General situation or state of being
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- rugby: Game played by two teams with an oval ball
- architectural: Concerning architecture
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- homemade: Made at home, not in a factory
- grandson: Your son or daughter's son
- beau: Handsome man; a boyfriend
- jazzy: Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
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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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