algorithm
US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/
- Noun
- A step-by-step problem-solving feature
B2Moreall along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreaverage
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
A2TOEICMoreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebrew
US /bru/
UK /bru:/
- Countable Noun
- A beer; a drink of beer
- A mixture or concoction
- Transitive Verb
- To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
- To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
B1Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Morecorporate
US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/
UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/
- Adjective
- Concerning (usually large) companies
- Relating to a large company or group.
- Noun
- The overall strategy and direction of a company.
- The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
A2Moredecide on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
A2Moredisguise
US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To change your appearance to not be noticed
- To hide something so it will not be noticed
B1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreequitable
US /ˈɛkwɪtəbəl/
UK /ˈekwɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Fair for all people involved
B2Moreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMoreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexecutive
US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A senior manager in a business or organization
- The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
- Adjective
- Of a high ranking job in a company
- Relating to the management of a business or organization.
A2TOEICMoreextract
US /ɪkˈstrækt/
UK /'ekstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- Part taken from a longer written work
- Transitive Verb
- To get a substance out of a plant, etc.
- To get a person to share secret information
B1TOEICMorefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
A1Moreget up in
US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/
UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
B2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein disguise
US /ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /in disˈɡaiz/
- Phrase
- Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
- Seeming different from what it really is; concealing the true nature.
B2Morein 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 favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein practice
US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/
UK /in ˈpræktis/
- Phrase
- In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein theory
US /ɪn ˈθiəri/
UK /in ˈθiəri/
- Adverb
- According to the stated ideas or principles
- Phrase
- According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
B2Moreinvestigative
US /ɪnˈvestɪgeɪtɪv/
UK /ɪnˈvestɪgətɪv/
- Adjective
- Searching for information or truth
B1Moreirrational
US /ɪˈræʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈræʃənl/
- Adjective
- Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- A real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
B2Morejournalism
US /ˈdʒɜ:rnəlɪzəm/
UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Profession of writing or reporting news
B2Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
light on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremissionary
US /ˈmɪʃəneri/
UK /ˈmɪʃənri/
- Adjective
- Concerning or connected to a religious mission
- Countable Noun
- A person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, such as educational or hospital work.
- A person who zealously advocates or promotes a cause or belief.
B2Moremusk
US /mʌsk/
UK /mʌsk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
C1Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreout 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
B1Moreoverpay
US /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈpeɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To pay too much for something
C2Morepay package
US
UK
- Noun
- The total compensation an employee receives, including salary, benefits, and bonuses.
A1Morepie
US /paɪ/
UK /paɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
B1TOEICMorepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepoll
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a group of people in a vote or election
B1TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorerunaway
US /ˈrʌnəˌwe/
UK /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of a victory) easy; hardly contested
- Unhappy child who runs away from home
- Noun
- Unhappy child who runs away from home
C2Moreset 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.
A1Moresit around
US /sit əˈraʊnd/
UK /sit əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
A1Morestock
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.
B2TOEICMoresue
US /su/
UK /su:/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To take legal action against someone
B2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresystemic
US /sɪˈstɛmɪk/
UK /sɪ'stemɪk/
- Adjective
- Affecting the entire body, system
- Relating to or affecting the entire body or a system.
B2Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Moreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Moreunnecessarily
US /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛrɪlɪ/
UK /ˌʌn'nesəsərəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unnecessary manner
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- in disguise: Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- set up
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- pay package: The total compensation an employee receives, including salary, benefits, and bonuses.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- brew: A beer; a drink of beer
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- require: To demand that someone does something
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- public: Owned by the government
- point: An item to be discussed
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- business: A company formed for making profit
- sue: Person's name
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- journalism: Profession of writing or reporting news
- missionary: Concerning or connected to a religious mission
- equitable: Fair for all people involved
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- runaway: (Of a victory) easy; hardly contested
- systemic: Affecting the entire body, system
- unnecessarily: In an unnecessary manner
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- investigative: Searching for information or truth
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- overpay: To pay too much for something
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2024/06/24Ever wondered why CEOs make astronomical salaries these days? This video dives deep into the fascinating world of CEO pay, exploring everything from stock-based compensation to corporate governance. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to business and economics while getting a crash course in how the system works!
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