abc
US
UK
- Noun
- First letters of the Roman alphabet
C1Moreabove all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreabsurdity
US /əb'sɜ:dətɪ/
UK /əb'sɜ:dətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being so foolish it is hard to believe
B1Moreaim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreaim at
US /em æt/
UK /eim æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- To have a particular goal or intention.
A1Morealong 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.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas 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 home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
bunny
US /ˈbʌni/
UK /ˈbʌni/
- Countable Noun
- Rabbits
B2Morechoir
US /kwaɪr/
UK /'kwaɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- The area in a church or cathedral reserved for the clergy and choir.
B2Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecomplete with
US /kəmˈplit wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/
- Phrase
- Having something as an extra part or feature.
A1Morecorrespondence
US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndəns, ˌkɑr-/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of similarity or equality
- Communication by letters, emails or text messages
B1Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMorediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moreemmy
US /ˈɛmi/
UK /ˈemi/
- Proper Noun
- Annual award for achievements in US TV
C1Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreexpedition
US /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun
- Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- Short trip to a specific place, e.g. for shopping
B1Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMorefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefor the ages
US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/
UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/
- other
- Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
B2Morego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
B2Morehilariously
US
UK
- Adverb
- In a very amusing or funny manner
B2Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorehypocrisy
US /hɪˈpɑ:krəsi/
UK /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
B2TOEICMorehysterical
US /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/
UK /hɪˈsterɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being out of control mentally; violently emotional
- Extremely funny.
B2Morein 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 power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
B1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorelamb
US /læm/
UK /læm/
- Countable Noun
- Young sheep
- Intransitive Verb
- To give birth to a baby sheep
B1Morelament
US /ləˈmɛnt/
UK /lə'ment/
- Noun
- Song or poem that expresses great sadness
- Intransitive Verb
- To express sadness or regret about something
B2TOEICMorelooked forward to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
A1Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
mention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremock
US /mɑk/
UK /mɒk/
- Transitive Verb
- To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
- Adjective
- Not genuine or real, but attempting to appear so
B1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof 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
A2Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
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.
A1Morepassover
US /ˈpæsˌovɚ/
UK /ˈpɑ:səʊvə(r)/
- Proper Noun
- Jewish religious holiday
C1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morepoke
US /pok/
UK /pəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a push, thrust, or jab
B2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepresidential
US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the president
B1Moreprove
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.
A2TOEICMorerant
US /rænt/
UK /rænt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
C1TOEICMorered flag
US /rɛd flæɡ/
UK /red flæɡ/
- Noun
- A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- A symbol of socialism or communism.
B1Morereligious
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
B1Moresatire
US /'sætaɪər/
UK /'sætaɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written criticism made in a funny way
- Exposing the negative qualities through humor
B2TOEICMoresatirical
US /səˈtɪrɪkəl/
UK /səˈtɪrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Exposing human folly to ridicule
B2Moresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moreslice of pizza
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A portion of pizza cut from the whole
A2Morestunt
US /stʌnt/
UK /stʌnt/
- Countable Noun
- Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretask
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
A2TOEICMoretear down
US /tɛr daʊn/
UK /tiə daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- To criticize someone or something severely.
triumphantly
US /traɪ'ʌmfəntlɪ/
UK /traɪ'ʌmfəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a celebratory manner, as due to a victory
C1Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morewith time
US
UK
- Phrase
- As time passes; eventually.
- Given enough time; in the course of time.
A1More
Vocabulary
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- slice of pizza: A portion of pizza cut from the whole
- red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
- for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- aftermath: The bad result/situation after an event
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
- hysterical: Being out of control mentally; violently emotional
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- point: An item to be discussed
- host: Mass; a great number
- fill: To make something full
- daily: Happening every day
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- rant: To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
- lament: Song or poem that expresses great sadness
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- lamb: Young sheep
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- presidential: Concerning the president
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- correspondence: Quality of similarity or equality
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- absurdity: State of being so foolish it is hard to believe
- hypocrisy: When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
- satirical: Exposing human folly to ridicule
- satire: Written criticism made in a funny way
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- bunny: Rabbits
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- hilariously: In a very amusing or funny manner
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- triumphantly: In a celebratory manner, as due to a victory
- passover: Jewish religious holiday
- emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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