architecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Morebarn
US /bɑrn/
UK /bɑ:n/
- Countable Noun
- Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
B1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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.
A2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecast off
US /kæst ɔf/
UK /kɑ:st ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
- To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
- Transitive Verb
- To estimate the length of (copy) when set in type.
- To remove or take off clothing.
B2Morecauliflower
US /ˈkɔlɪˌflaʊɚ, ˈkɑlɪ-/
UK /ˈkɒliflaʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- White vegetable, that looks similar to broccoli
- The plant that produces the cauliflower vegetable.
B2Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecoincidence
US /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
UK /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- State in which two ideas or opinions are the same
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
A2Moreconcentration
US /ˌkɑ:nsnˈtreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- Paying (a lot of) attention to a task
A2Morecorn
US /kɔrn/
UK /kɔ:n/
- Noun
- Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- Plant with many yellow seeds used as food
B1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreexterior
US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
- Noun
- Outside layer or surface
- Way a person appears or seems to other people
- Adjective
- External; of the outside part
B1Moreeyesore
US /ˈaɪˌsɔr, ˈaɪˌsor/
UK /ˈaɪsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Something very ugly and offensive
C2Moreflock
US /flɑ:k/
UK /flɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Group of animals or birds that live together
- Group of people who gather or travel together
- Intransitive Verb
- To gather together or move as a group
B2Morego 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
A1Moregot the idea
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
A1Moregot 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
A1Morein favour of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
A2Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morelance
US /læns/
UK /lɑ:ns/
- Countable Noun
- Weapon like a spear carried by knights in jousts
- Transitive Verb
- To cut open a wound/boil to release the pus
B2Morelook past
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
A1Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenovelty
US /ˈnɑ:vlti/
UK /ˈnɒvlti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
B2TOEICMoreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorepaste
US /pest/
UK /peɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To move computer data from one page to another
- To stick or glue something to something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of thick glue used for sticking things
- Soft, wet mixture of powder and liquid
B1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMoreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreslate
US /slet/
UK /sleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- To plan for something to occur
- Countable Noun
- List of people attempting to win an election
- Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
B2TOEICMoresolid
US /ˈsɑlɪd/
UK /'sɒlɪd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
A2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestrict
US /strɪkt/
UK /strɪkt/
- Adjective
- Tending to enforce rules; severe
- (Of orders) that must be obeyed
A2Moresupermarket
US /ˈsupɚˌmɑrkɪt/
UK /ˈsju:pəˌmɑ:kit/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Self-service store selling groceries etc.
C2Moresuspiciously
US /səˈspɪʃəslɪ/
UK /səˈspɪʃəsli/
- Adverb
- With feelings that something is wrong
- In a manner that arouses suspicion; doubtfully.
B1Moretailor
US /ˈtelɚ/
UK /'teɪlə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- Countable Noun
- Person who makes men's clothes by hand
B2TOEICMoretaken over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To gain control of something.
A1Moretemplate
US /ˈtɛmplɪt/
UK /'templeɪt/
- Noun
- Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
- Something used as a model to produce many copies
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink twice
US /θɪŋk twaɪs/
UK /θiŋk twais/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
A1Moreugly
US /ˈʌɡli/
UK /ˈʌgli/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- Unpleasant to look at; not attractive
B1Morevictorian
US /vɪkˈtɔriən, -ˈtor-/
UK /vɪkˈtɔ:riən/
- Adjective
- Typical of 19th century standards or conduct
B1More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- got the idea: Understood something.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in favour of
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- require: To demand that someone does something
- novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
- template: Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- century: Period of 100 years
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- cauliflower: White vegetable, that looks similar to broccoli
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- suspiciously: With feelings that something is wrong
- eyesore: Something very ugly and offensive
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
- victorian: Typical of 19th century standards or conduct
- lance: Weapon like a spear carried by knights in jousts
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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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