accomplish
US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete successfully
B1TOEICMoreadjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreagainst you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreas 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.
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.
C2Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreblind
US /blaɪnd/
UK /blaɪnd/
- Adjective
- Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- Lacking in judgment or awareness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to lose the ability to see
- To be unable to see the truth about a situation
A2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecasual
US /ˈkæʒuəl/
UK /ˈkæʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being careless or having little thought or effort
- (Of clothes, etc.) not formal; easy to wear
- Countable Noun
- A worker employed on a temporary or irregular basis.
- A job as a musician that is not regular or permanent.
A2Morecasualty
US /ˈkæʒuəlti/
UK /ˈkæʒuəlti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emergency area in a hospital for treating injuries
- Someone injured or dead as a result of an accident
B1Morechest
US /tʃɛst/
UK /tʃest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong, lidded container for storing things
- Front of the body between neck and stomach
A2Morechrome
US /krom/
UK /krəʊm/
- Noun
- Shiny metal often found on car bumpers
B2Morechronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredraft
US /dræft/
UK /drɑ:ft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Withdrawal of money from the bank
- System for selecting people to join the military
- Transitive Verb
- To order people to join the army in time of war
- To select people for a task or team
B1TOEICMorefor sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Morefrom the heart
US /frəm ðə hɑrt/
UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/
- other
- In a very sincere and genuine way.
B1Moregenetic
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- Relating to genes or heredity.
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moregreatness
US /ˈɡretnɪs/
UK /ɡreɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of outstanding importance or eminence
B2Morehatred
US /ˈhetrɪd/
UK /ˈheɪtrɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
B2Morehesitation
US /ˌhɛzɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌhezɪ'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Indecision or unwillingness to do something
B2TOEICMorein 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 past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moremansion
US /ˈmænʃən/
UK /ˈmænʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large, expensive home
- Historically, the main residence of a lord or wealthy person.
B2Moremotivation
US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reason behind why someone did something
- Enthusiasm for doing something.
B1TOEICMorenarrow
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
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoffend
US /əˈfɛnd/
UK /ə'fend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break a rule or do something wrong
- To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
B1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreovershadow
US /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To be more important or significant by comparison
B2Morepass away
US /pæs əˈwe/
UK /pɑ:s əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
A1Morepierce
US /pɪrs/
UK /pɪəs/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To force a way into
- To make a hole with something sharp
B2Moreposture
US /ˈpɑstʃɚ/
UK /'pɒstʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- The position of the body when standing or sitting
- Intransitive Verb
- To be insincere in order to gain favor
B1TOEICMorepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Morerazor
US /ˈrezɚ/
UK /ˈreɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
C1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreresemble
US /rɪˈzɛmbəl/
UK /rɪˈzembl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be similar to in looks or manner
B1TOEICMoreresentment
US /rɪˈzɛntmənt/
UK /rɪˈzentmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anger because of unfair treatment
B1Morereserve
US /rɪˈzɚv/
UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- To not use all of, so you can use it later
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land set aside as for a people
- Park or area for wildlife to roam free
A2Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresermon
US /ˈsɜ:rmən/
UK /ˈsɜ:mən/
- Noun
- Moral talk given as part of a church service
B2TOEICMoresinful
US /ˈsɪnfəl/
UK /ˈsɪnfl/
- Adjective
- (Acts that) break a religious law
B2Moresnatch
US /snætʃ/
UK /snætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something quickly or eagerly
B2Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moretask
US /tæsk/
UK /tɑ:sk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- Transitive Verb
- To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moreunderestimate
US /ˌʌndɚˈɛstəmet/
UK /ˌʌndər'estɪmeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make too low a guess of something's size, value
B2TOEICMoreunderrate
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To undervalue or underestimate
C2Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2Morewicked
US /ˈwɪkɪd/
UK /'wɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Morally bad; evil
- Excellent
B1More
Vocabulary
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
- go away: To go on vacation
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- next to: Being located along side another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- resentment: Feeling of anger because of unfair treatment
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- click: To work well with someone or something
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- hesitation: Indecision or unwillingness to do something
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- mansion: Very large, expensive home
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- casualty: Emergency area in a hospital for treating injuries
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- razor: Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- live: To be alive
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- long: Person's name
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- pierce: Person's name
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- sermon: Moral talk given as part of a church service
- chrome: Shiny metal often found on car bumpers
- sinful: (Acts that) break a religious law
- underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
- overshadow: To be more important or significant by comparison
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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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