above average
US /əˈbʌv ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /əˈbʌv ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Better than average; exceeding the norm.
A2Moreacceleration
US /ækˌsɛləˈreʃən/
UK /əkˌseləˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Increase in the speed or rate of something
- The rate at which the speed of something increases.
B1Moreadvantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
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.
A2Moreas a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
- Phrase
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
C2Moreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMoreauto
US /ˈɔ:toʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:təʊ/
- Noun
- Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
B2Moreautomotive
US /ˌɔtəˈmotɪv/
UK /ˌɔ:təˈməʊtɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning cars
C1Moreaverage
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
A2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morebehind the wheel
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ði hwil/
UK /biˈhaind ðə hwi:l/
- Phrase
- In control of a vehicle; driving.
- Idiom
- In a position of control or responsibility.
A2Moreboxer
US /ˈbɑ:ksə(r)/
UK /ˈbɒksə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who fights with his fists for sport
- A short-haired dog with a flat nose and face
B1Morebring along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take someone or something with you.
A2Morecapability
US /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/
UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means, ability, or potential to do something
- The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecompact
US /kəmˈpækt/
UK /'kɒmpækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small case with face powder and a mirror
- A formal agreement or contract.
- Adjective
- Packed closely together
B1Morecomparison
US /kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of comparing things
- The quality or state of being similar or alike.
A2Morecompetitor
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/
UK /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- Someone who takes part in a contest or competition.
B1Moredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMoredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredown to the wire
US /daʊn tə ðə ˈwaɪɚ/
UK /daun tə ðə ˈwaɪə/
- other
- Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
B2Moreexclusive
US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/
UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Being available only to people with a lot of money
- Available to only a particular person, group
B1TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the main
US /fɚ ðə meɪn/
UK /fə ðə meɪn/
- other
- Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
C2Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Moregloss
US /ɡlɔs, ɡlɑs/
UK /ɡlɒs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summarize very briefly; skip over
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being shiny and smooth
B2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Morehybrid
US /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
UK /ˈhaɪbrɪd/
- Adjective
- Formed from combining different things
- Of mixed origin or composition.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something formed from combining different things
- An offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
B2Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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 part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein reverse
US /ɪn rɪˈvɚs/
UK /in riˈvə:s/
- Adverb
- In the opposite direction.
- In the opposite order.
- Phrase
- Moving or operating backwards.
- With the sequence inverted.
B2Morein the books
US /ɪn ði bʊks/
UK /ɪn ði bʊks/
- other
- Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterior
US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/
UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- Remote central area of a continent
- Adjective
- Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
B1TOEICMoreinvoice
US /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/
UK /ˈɪnvɔɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
- Transitive Verb
- To send a document to, detailing items to be paid
B2TOEICMorejoin in
US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
UK /dʒɔin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Moreleave off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop doing something.
- To omit or exclude something.
A2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremess around
US /mɛs əˈraʊnd/
UK /mes əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat on your partner with another lover
- To pass the time aimlessly
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave in a silly or playful way.
- To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
A2Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Morenot available
US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/
UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Morepanoramic
US / ˌpænəˈræmɪk/
UK /ˌpænə'ræmɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a full and wide view of something
B2Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepredict
US /prɪˈdɪkt/
UK /prɪ'dɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or estimate what will or might happen
A2TOEICMorepremium
US /ˈprimiəm/
UK /ˈpri:miəm/
- Adjective
- Having a higher than normal quality
- Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
- Noun
- Money paid as a fee for insurance
- An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
B1TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoreredesign
US /ˌridɪˈzaɪn/
UK /ˌri:dɪ'zaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the design or style of something
- To revise the design of something, often to improve its function or appearance.
- Noun
- Action to change the design or style of
B2Moresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoreset with
US /sɛt wɪð/
UK /set wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be decorated or adorned with something.
- To be covered or filled with something.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
A2Moresetup
US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/
UK /'setʌp/
- Noun
- Way something is organized or arranged
B2TOEICMoreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMorestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMoresteer
US /stɪr/
UK /stɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A cow
- Transitive Verb
- To control the direction in which something moves
B1Moresurprisingly
US /səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ/
UK /sə'praɪzɪŋlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
B1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretorque
US /tɔrk/
UK /tɔ:k/
- Noun
- Turning or twisting force
B2TOEICMoretransmission
US /trænsˈmɪʃən, trænz-/
UK /trænsˈmɪʃn/
- Noun
- Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
- Electronic signal sent by radio waves; broadcast
B1Moretrim
US /trɪm/
UK /trɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
B2Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreunder the hood
US
UK
- Phrase
- Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
- Referring to the inner workings or implementation details of something, especially software or technology.
B1Morevolume
US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/
UK /ˈvɒlju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- Amount of space that something takes up
- Countable Noun
- One book that is part of a set of books
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2Morewrap up
US /ræp ʌp/
UK /ræp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something, such as a film or project
- To finish; bring something to a conclusion
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose (something) in paper or soft material.
B1More
Vocabulary
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- check out
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- going on: To continue doing something
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- turn on
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- bring along: To take someone or something with you.
- under the hood: Beneath the bonnet of a vehicle.
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- above average
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- down to the wire: Until the last possible moment before a deadline or decision.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- leave off: To stop doing something.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- join in
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- performance: Act of doing something
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- steer: A cow
- option: A choice
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
- interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- audio: Concerning sound
- hybrid: Formed from combining different things
- point: An item to be discussed
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- panoramic: Having a full and wide view of something
- part: Division of a book
- transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
- competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- acceleration: Increase in the speed or rate of something
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- gloss: To summarize very briefly; skip over
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- invoice: Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- automotive: Concerning cars
- torque: Turning or twisting force
- boxer: Someone who fights with his fists for sport
- redesign: To change the design or style of 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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BEST CHOICE?? -- 2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Honda CR-V: Comparison
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