abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreattend
US /əˈtɛnd/
UK /əˈtend/
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of someone in need
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
- To be present at an event
B1TOEICMoreauto
US /ˈɔ:toʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:təʊ/
- Noun
- Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
B2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebeat on
US /bit ɑn/
UK /bi:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike something repeatedly and with force.
- To urge or encourage someone persistently.
B1Morebeta
US /'beɪtə/
UK /'bi:tə/
- Noun
- Test version of a product or software
B2Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorebreak out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
A1Morebrutally
US /ˈbrutl:ɪ/
UK /'bru:təlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a very violent or mean way
B1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecompetitive
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- As good as or better than others.
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrossover
US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/
UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
C2Moredespite the fact
US
UK
- Preposition
- In spite of; notwithstanding.
- Conjunction
- Even though; although.
A2Moredo fine
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To succeed or be successful
A1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefallout
US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/
UK /'fɔ:laʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- The adverse results of a situation or action.
C2Moregallon
US /ˈɡælən/
UK /ˈgælən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
B1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehorsepower
US /ˈhɔrsˌpaʊɚ/
UK /ˈhɔ:spaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Unit of power of car engine, etc.
C2Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Morein ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Morekind of lost
US
UK
- Phrase
- Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
- Feeling without purpose or direction in life; uncertain about one's goals or path.
A1Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelead up to
US /lid ʌp tu/
UK /li:d ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
A1Morelei
US /'leɪ/
UK /'leɪɪ/
- Noun
- Circular band of flowers worn around neck, etc.
C1Morelifestyle
US /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
UK /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/
- Noun
- The type of life that you have; the way you live
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
A1Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremuch anticipated
US
UK
- Adjective
- Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
A1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Morenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMoreout of this world
US /aʊt əv ðɪs wɝld/
UK /aut əv ðɪs wɜ:ld/
- other
- Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
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.
A1Moreoutside 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.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMoreprior
US /ˈpraɪɚ/
UK /'praɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Existing or coming earlier in time
- (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
- Noun
- Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
B1TOEICMoreprofitable
US /ˈprɑ:fɪtəbl/
UK /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Being useful; benefiting someone or something
- Making more money than it cost to make
A2TOEICMoreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMoreput a damper on
US /pʊt ə ˈdæmpɚ ɑn/
UK /pʊt ə ˈdæmpə ɒn/
- other
- To make an event or mood less enjoyable.
B2Morerunaway
US /ˈrʌnəˌwe/
UK /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of a victory) easy; hardly contested
- Unhappy child who runs away from home
- Noun
- Unhappy child who runs away from home
C2Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoresedan
US /sɪˈdæn/
UK /sɪ'dæn/
- Countable Noun
- A large four-door car
C1Moresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshare in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
A1Moresheer number
US
UK
- Phrase
- A large quantity or amount of something.
A1Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMoretier
US /tɪr/
UK /tɪə(r)/
- Noun
- One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- One in a series of levels in a system
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange in tiers.
B2Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moreultra
US /'ʌltrə/
UK /'ʌltrə/
- Prefix
- Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
B2Moreused 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
A1Morevehicle
US /ˈvi:hɪkl/
UK /ˈvi:əkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- Means of expressing, showing, or achieving
A2TOEICMorewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at least: As a minimum
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- much anticipated: Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- beat on: To strike something repeatedly and with force.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- kind of lost: Slightly confused or disoriented; not knowing exactly where one is or what to do.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- put a damper on: To make an event or mood less enjoyable.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- due to: Because of; owing to
- set up
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- sheer number: A large quantity or amount of something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- break out
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- do fine: To succeed or be successful
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- performance: Act of doing something
- couple: To join something to something else
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- profitable: Being useful; benefiting someone or something
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- public: Owned by the government
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- brutally: In a very violent or mean way
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- gallon: Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- sedan: A large four-door car
- runaway: (Of a victory) easy; hardly contested
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
- beta: Test version of a product or software
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- horsepower: Unit of power of car engine, etc.
- lei: Circular band of flowers worn around neck, etc.
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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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