above average
US /əˈbʌv ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /əˈbʌv ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Better than average; exceeding the norm.
A2Moreambitious
US /æmˈbɪʃəs/
UK /æmˈbɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having the desire to be successful in life, work
A2TOEICMoreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreassure
US /əˈʃʊr/
UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- To make sure that something happens
A2TOEICMorebarber
US /ˈbɑ:rbə(r)/
UK /ˈbɑ:bə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
B2Morebasis
US /ˈbesɪs/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪs/
- Noun
- Main ingredient or part of something
- Starting situation, fact, idea to develop from
A2TOEICMorechap
US /tʃæp/
UK /tʃæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause the skin, lips to roughen or crack
- Countable Noun
- A man; guy
C2Morecrucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
B1Morecv
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Résumé; official record of one's work
B1Moredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1Moredownhill
US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Moreenthusiastic
US /ɛnˌθuziˈæstɪk/
UK /ɪnˌθju:ziˈæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Excited and interested in something
- Showing active interest and support.
B1TOEICMoreenvelope
US /ˈenvəloʊp/
UK /ˈenvələʊp/
- Countable Noun
- Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- A container for data in computing.
B1Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Moreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefolder
US /ˈfoʊldə(r)/
UK /ˈfəʊldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Container that holds documents
B2TOEICMoreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehaircut
US /ˈhɛrˌkʌt/
UK /ˈheəˌkʌt/
- Noun
- Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
B2Morehospitality
US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/
UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
B1Moreimpression
US /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
UK /ɪmˈpreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- Act of pressing into a material to make a pattern
B1TOEICMorein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinstance
US /ˈɪnstəns/
UK /'ɪnstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An example of something; case
- An occurrence of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To give as an example of something else
A2TOEICMoreintend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMorelad
US /læd/
UK /læd/
- Countable Noun
- A boy or young man; any man
B1Moreload
US /lod/
UK /ləʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- A burden; heavy responsibility
- Transitive Verb
- To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
A2TOEICMoremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Moreof age
US /əv eɪdʒ/
UK /əv eɪdʒ/
- other
- Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a regular basis
US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//
UK
- Phrase
- Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
B1Moreon the door
US /ɑn ðə dɔr/
UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/
- Preposition
- Situated on the surface or part of a door.
B1Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreorchard
US /ˈɔ:rtʃərd/
UK /ˈɔ:tʃəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area containing lots of fruit trees
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.
A1Moreoutlet
US /ˈaʊtˌlɛt, -lɪt/
UK /'aʊtlet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- A pipe, hole or wire through which something flows
B1TOEICMoreparagraph
US /ˈpærəgræf/
UK /ˈpærəgrɑ:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Section of writing dealing with one point
- A section or clause in a legal document.
- Transitive Verb
- To organize a written work into paragraphs
B1TOEICMorepastel
US /pæˈstel/
UK /ˈpæstl/
- Adjective
- Being a pale or light color
B2Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepresentation
US /ˌprɛzənˈteʃən, ˌprizən-/
UK /ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of giving a formal talk about something
- Way in which something is displayed or shown
A2Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morerange
US /rendʒ/
UK /reɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooking stove with multiple burners
- Given distance from a point; how far plane can fly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover an area from one point to another
- To extend to or vary within given limits
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerecruitment
US /rɪˈkrutmənt/
UK /rɪ'kru:tmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of enlisting people into the army
- The action of enlisting or hiring new people.
B2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreretail
US /ˈriˌtel/
UK /'ri:teɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of selling products to the public
- Adverb
- Bought or sold in a store or shop
C1TOEICMoreretailer
US /ˈritelɚ/
UK /ˈri:teɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Merchant/store who sells goods at retail
B2TOEICMoresector
US /ˈsɛktɚ, -ˌtɔr/
UK /ˈsektə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part that a place is divided into
- Area; type of industry or business
A2Morespec
US /spɛk/
UK /spek/
- Noun
- Detailed description of design criteria
B1Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morespecifically
US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
A2Moreterrific
US /təˈrɪfɪk/
UK /təˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Spoken excellent; wonderful
- Very great or intense.
B1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreupper
US /ˈʌpɚ/
UK /ˈʌpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- Something happy or encouraging
- Adjective
- Located above others of the same kind
- Being the northern part of a region
B1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- above average
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- instance: An example of something; case
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- leave: To go away from; depart
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sector: Part that a place is divided into
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- retailer: Merchant/store who sells goods at retail
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- point: An item to be discussed
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- business: A company formed for making profit
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- envelope: Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- folder: Container that holds documents
- downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
- recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
- orchard: Area containing lots of fruit trees
- lad: A boy or young man; any man
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- pastel: Being a pale or light color
- chap: To cause the skin, lips to roughen or crack
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
- cv: Résumé; official record of one's work
- spec: Detailed description of design criteria
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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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How To Get a Job by Walking In Off The Street by The Recruitment Guy
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Ignatius Lyn posted on 2025/04/01Ever wondered how to land a retail job just by walking in? This video breaks down the exact steps, from making a great first impression to presenting your CV like a pro! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to confidently approach store owners for that dream job.
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