abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreacre
US /ˈekɚ/
UK /'eɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
B1Moread
US /æd/
UK /æd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public notice or advertisement
C2TOEICMoreanalyze
US /ˈænəˌlaɪz/
UK /'ænəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To study carefully to find out the meaning of
B1TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebrio
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Liveliness; vigor of activity or life
C2Morecache
US /kæʃ/
UK /kæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Weapons etc.) which are hidden away illegally
- Memory where webpages are kept until needed
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something, e.g. weapons or drugs
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).
A2Moreclient
US /ˈklaɪənt/
UK /'klaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person paying for professional services
A2Morecluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
UK /'klʌstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come together in a group, flock etc.
- Countable Noun
- A small group of things
B1Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moreenigmatic
US /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌenɪgˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to understand or form an opinion of
C1Morefederal
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.
B1Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Moregroom
US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/
UK /gru:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To make neat and smart in appearance
- To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
- Countable Noun
- Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
- Man who is, or who has recently married
B1TOEICMoreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Morein 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 the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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.
A1Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMoreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morejail time
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
- A sentence to be served in a jail or prison.
jump to conclusions
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
A2Morelax
US /læks/
UK /læks/
- Adjective
- Not careful about your work or attitudes; sloppy
C1Morelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremillion dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
numerous
US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:mərəs/
- Adjective
- Existing in large numbers
- Consisting of many things or people.
B1Moreobtain
US /əbˈtein/
UK /əbˈteɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To be given or to earn something through efforts
- To get something through your efforts
A2TOEICMoreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreon the grid
US /ɑn ðə ˈɡrɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈgrid/
- other
- Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepersonal data
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
B2Moreprivacy
US /ˈpraɪvəsi/
UK /ˈprɪvəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being hidden from the presence of others
B2TOEICMoreprocure
US /prəˈkjʊr/
UK /prəˈkjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, by making an effort
- To buy a prostitute for someone
B2TOEICMoreproperty
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMoreprospective
US /prəˈspɛktɪv/
UK /prəˈspektɪv/
- Adjective
- Likely to happen or be something in the future
- Relating to or effective in the future.
- Noun
- A person likely to become or be something.
B1TOEICMoreprostitution
US /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən,-ˈt:ʃənju-/
UK /ˌprɔstɪˈtu:ʃən, -ˈtju:-/
- Uncountable Noun
- Practice of offering sex for money
- The use of something in a way that degrades or corrupts it, especially for personal gain.
B2Morepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMorerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Moresundial
US /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/
UK /ˈsʌndaɪəl/
- Noun
- Timepiece indicating time from the suns shadow
C2Moresurveillance
US /sɚˈveləns/
UK /sɜ:'veɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
B2TOEICMoretestimony
US /ˈtɛstəˌmoni/
UK /'testɪmənɪ/
- Noun
- Public statement of personal religious experiences
- Statement of evidence in court
C1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretransmit
US /trænsˈmɪt, trænz-/
UK /trænsˈmɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
- To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
B1Morevineyard
US /ˈvɪnjəd/
UK /'vɪnjəd/
- Countable Noun
- Farm where grapes for wine are produced
C2Morewaterfront
US /ˈwɔ:tərfrʌnt/
UK /ˈwɔ:təfrʌnt/
- Noun
- Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
C2Morewealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
A2Moreyacht
US /jɑ:t/
UK /jɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Large expensive boat
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel or race in a yacht.
B1Morezoom out
US /zum aʊt/
UK /zu:m aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
Vocabulary
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- at least: As a minimum
- on the grid: Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- jail time: A period of imprisonment in a jail or prison.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- jump to conclusions: To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- privacy: State of being hidden from the presence of others
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- leave: To go away from; depart
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- investigation: Search for information about something
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- obtain: To be given or to earn something through efforts
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- client: Person paying for professional services
- prospective: Likely to happen or be something in the future
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- own: To have something as your property
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- transmit: To broadcast by using signals to a radio/TV
- testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- convict: Person in prison
- area: Amount of measured space
- prostitution: Practice of offering sex for money
- yacht: Large expensive boat
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- datum: Item of factual information
- acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- enigmatic: Difficult to understand or form an opinion of
- waterfront: Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
- lax: Not careful about your work or attitudes; sloppy
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- procure: To get something, by making an effort
- pedophile: Adult who is sexually attracted to children
- vineyard: Farm where grapes for wine are produced
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- cache: (Weapons etc.) which are hidden away illegally
- map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
- texas: The second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
- sundial: Timepiece indicating time from the suns shadow
- brio: Liveliness; vigor of activity or life
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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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