admission
US /ædˈmɪʃən/
UK /ədˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of allowing someone to enter
- Taking responsibility for an error or mistake
B1TOEICMoreaid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMorealign
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
B2Moreapplicant
US /ˈæplɪkənt/
UK /ˈæplɪkənt/
- Countable Noun
- Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
B1TOEICMoreapplication
US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- Process of spreading a substance over a surface
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.
A1Moreas 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.
C2Morebased 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.
A1Morebelow freezing
US
UK
- Adjective
- At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
- Adverb
- Describing weather conditions where the temperature is lower than 0°C or 32°F.
A1Morecater
US /ˈketɚ/
UK /'keɪtə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook or serve at an event for a fee
- To handle or deal with; provide what is needed
B1Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morechilly
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /'tʃɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Slightly cold
- Cold; unfeeling; lacking in warmth
B1Morecomprehensive
US /ˌkɑ:mprɪˈhensɪv/
UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/
- Adjective
- Including most or all things
B1TOEICMorecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Moredecrease
US /dɪˈkris/
UK /dɪˈkri:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount by which something has been reduced
B1TOEICMoredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoredive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moreexclusively
US /ɪkˈsklusɪvlɪ/
UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- For the use of only one person or group
- Completely; without anything else being involved.
B2TOEICMoreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMoreextensively
US /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvlɪ/
UK /ɪk'stensɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- Very much or often; to a large degree
- In a widespread manner; to a great extent.
B2Morefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMorefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidentify
US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/
UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate who or what someone or something is
- To say exactly what something is
B1TOEICMorein equal measure
US
UK
- Phrase
- To the same degree or extent.
- To the same extent or degree; equally.
B1Morein 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 mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner or by methods that.
- In certain respects or aspects.
A1Moreinformed decisions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Decisions that are based on having a lot of knowledge or information.
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintellect
US /ˈɪntlˌɛkt/
UK /ˈɪntəlekt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to think with reason and intelligence
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
leverage
US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/
UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage which gives you influence or power
- An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
- Transitive Verb
- To use an advantage which gives you influence
B2TOEICMoremerit
US /ˈmɛrɪt/
UK /ˈmerɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To earn something, such as praise or a reward
- To earn something, such as praise or a reward
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of being high quality or valuable
- A good quality or feature that deserves praise
B1TOEICMoremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoremultiple
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.
B1Morenovelty
US /ˈnɑ:vlti/
UK /ˈnɒvlti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
B2TOEICMoreoutside 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.
A1Morepersonalize
US /ˈpɜ:rsənəlaɪz/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make personal or more personal
C1Morepredictor
US /prɪˈdɪktər/
UK /prɪˈdɪktə(r)/
- Noun
- Thing showing likelihood of something happening
- A thing that foretells future events or conditions.
B1Morepreference
US /ˈprɛfərəns, ˈprɛfrəns/
UK /ˈprefrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is liked/wanted more than another
- Special consideration or advantage given to someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreprofile
US /ˈproˌfaɪl/
UK /'prəʊfaɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To write a short description of a person or group
- To write or create a profile of someone or something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A short description of a person or group
- Shape of someone's head when viewed from the side
B1Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereceptive
US /rɪˈsɛptɪv/
UK /rɪˈseptɪv/
- Adjective
- Being open to hearing and considering new ideas
B2Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMoreresilience
US /rɪˈzɪljəns/
UK /rɪˈzɪliəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
B2TOEICMorerule of thumb
US /rul ʌv θʌm/
UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
A1Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moresignificantly
US /sɪɡˈnɪfəkəntlɪ/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is important or noticeable
- In a way that is meaningful
A2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestrategic
US /strəˈtidʒɪk/
UK /strəˈti:dʒɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerned with strategy; well thought out
A2Moretailor
US /ˈtelɚ/
UK /'teɪlə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- Countable Noun
- Person who makes men's clothes by hand
B2TOEICMoretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretuition
US /tuˈɪʃən, tju-/
UK /tjuˈɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Money that is paid for lessons
- Teaching or instruction, especially of individual students or small groups.
B2Moreturn down
US /tɚn daʊn/
UK /tə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- To refuse something someone offers you
A1Moreunfamiliar
US /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Unusual; strange or unknown
B1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- informed decisions: Decisions that are based on having a lot of knowledge or information.
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- in equal measure: To the same degree or extent.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- below freezing: At a temperature lower than 0°C or 32°F.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- regardless of
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- financial: Involving money
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- novelty: Items that are unusual, interesting, or unique
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- aid: To help others and provide things
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- favor: Support or approval from people
- admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
- comprehensive: Including most or all things
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- preference: Something that is liked/wanted more than another
- strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
- tailor: To make or alter to fit a certain purpose
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- merit: To earn something, such as praise or a reward
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- cater: To cook or serve at an event for a fee
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- receptive: Being open to hearing and considering new ideas
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- rank: To rate or class things
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- applicant: Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
- live: To be alive
- unfamiliar: Unusual; strange or unknown
- predictor: Thing showing likelihood of something happening
- chilly: Slightly cold
- extensively: Very much or often; to a large degree
- intellect: Ability to think with reason and intelligence
- personalize: To make personal or more personal
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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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