acquire
US /əˈkwaɪr/
UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or earn something by thinking or working
- To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
A2TOEICMorealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreangel
US /ˈendʒəl/
UK /ˈeɪndʒl/
- Noun
- Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreat the bank
US /æt ðə bæŋk/
UK /æt ðə bæŋk/
- other
- Located at or near a financial institution.
- Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebad idea
US
UK
- Phrase
- An unwise or imprudent course of action.
A2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebeer
US /bɪr/
UK /bɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
A2Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morebulge
US /bʌldʒ/
UK /bʌldʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To curve outward from the surface, as when full
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rounded full or fat lump on the surface of a thing
- Rapid increase in size
B2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecatfish
US /ˈkætˌfɪʃ/
UK /'kætfɪʃ/
- Noun
- Bony, freshwater fish with long barbels
B2Moreclassic line
US
UK
- Noun
- A memorable or iconic quote from a film, book, or other work of art.
- A design or style that is timeless and elegant.
dash
US /dæʃ/
UK /dæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit against something with a lot of force
- To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
- Noun
- Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
- Act of running quickly towards a particular place
B1TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Moredouble up
US /ˈdʌbəl ʌp/
UK /ˈdʌbl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- To share something designed for one person
A2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreelementary
US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/
UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Basic, simple, or essential
- Relating to the first stages of education.
B2TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefort
US /fɔ:rt/
UK /fɔ:t/
- Noun
- Group of military buildings with high walls
B1Moregenuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
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
A1Moregross
US /ɡros/
UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehinge
US /hɪndʒ/
UK /hɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be dependent on or caused by
- Noun
- Metal piece that attaches a door/gate to the wall
B2Moreinternship
US /ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp/
UK /ˈɪntɜ:nʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time when a person works as an intern
- A period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time.
C2Morejerk off
US /dʒɚk ɔf/
UK /dʒə:k ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To masturbate (typically used for males).
know about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moreliver
US /ˈlɪvɚ/
UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organ from animals served as food
- Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
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
A1Moremic
US /maɪk/
UK /maɪk/
- Noun
- Short for 'microphone'
B1Moremisconception
US /ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/
UK /ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wrong or misunderstood idea
- A widely held but incorrect belief.
B1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on 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.
A1Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Morepickle
US /ˈpɪkəl/
UK /ˈpɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
B2Morepizza
US /ˈpitsə/
UK /ˈpi:tsə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
A2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Morered flag
US /rɛd flæɡ/
UK /red flæɡ/
- Noun
- A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- A symbol of socialism or communism.
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreroll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshiver
US /ˈʃɪvɚ/
UK /ˈʃɪvə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of shaking from fear or cold
- Intransitive Verb
- To shake from fear or cold
C1Moreshotgun
US /ˈʃɑtˌɡʌn/
UK /ˈʃɒtgʌn/
- Noun
- Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
C1Moresnowball
US /ˈsnoʊˌbɔl/
UK /'snəʊbɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Ball of snow you throw at each other
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase dramatically in number or degree
C2Moresnowman
US /ˈsnoˌmæn/
UK /'snəʊmæn/
- Countable Noun
- Figure of a person made of packed snow
C2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespicy
US /ˈspaɪsi/
UK /ˈspaɪsi/
- Adjective
- Hot and strongly flavored in taste
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretech
US /tɛk/
UK /tek/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
A2Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- have to: Must do
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- classic line: A memorable or iconic quote from a film, book, or other work of art.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- double up: To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- jerk off: To masturbate (typically used for males).
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- spot: A certain place or area
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- dude: Form of address for a man
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- misconception: Wrong or misunderstood idea
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- leave: To go away from; depart
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- bulge: To curve outward from the surface, as when full
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- happen: To take place or occur
- elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
- internship: Period of time when a person works as an intern
- shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
- hinge: To be dependent on or caused by
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- catfish: Bony, freshwater fish with long barbels
- angel: Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
- pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
- shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
- snowball: Ball of snow you throw at each other
- snowman: Figure of a person made of packed snow
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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