anti
US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/
UK /'æntɪ/
- Adjective
- A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
B2Moreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMorebackpack
US /ˈbækˌpæk/
UK /'bækpæk/
- Countable Noun
- Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel very lightly carrying your things
B2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
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
B1Morecompartment
US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- A section of seats in a closed area in a train
B1Moredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreexterior
US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
- Noun
- Outside layer or surface
- Way a person appears or seems to other people
- Adjective
- External; of the outside part
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeedback
US /ˈfidˌbæk/
UK /ˈfi:dbæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give information or opinions about something to someone, especially in order to improve it.
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefit
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
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
handy
US /ˈhændi/
UK /'hændɪ/
- Adjective
- Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- Being skillful in performing small tasks
C2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehassle
US /ˈhæsəl/
UK /ˈhæsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
- Persistent petty annoyance.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause trouble or annoyance to someone
- To argue or negotiate persistently, especially over a price.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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 past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaptop
US /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
UK /ˈlæptɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
A2Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoreluggage
US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suitcases and bags
- The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
B1TOEICMoremesh
US /mɛʃ/
UK /meʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
B2Moreminimum
US /ˈmɪnəməm/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- The lowest recorded or expected temperature.
- Adjective
- Smallest or lowest; the least possible.
- Using or requiring the least possible resources.
B1TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreorganization
US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people with a particular purpose
- The way in which something is structured or arranged.
A2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moreportable
US /ˈpɔ:rtəbl/
UK /ˈpɔ:təbl/
- Adjective
- Light enough to be moved around with ease
- Noun
- A computer etc. that can be moved around easily
B1TOEICMoreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMorescan
US /skæn/
UK /skæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To look inside of the body with a special machine
- To look at something very quickly for information
- Noun
- A look inside the body with a special machine
B1TOEICMoresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoresensitive
US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /'sensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMoreslash
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
B2TOEICMoresleek
US /slik/
UK /sli:k/
- Adjective
- Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
B2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoresnatch
US /snætʃ/
UK /snætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something quickly or eagerly
B2Moresomeplace
US /ˈsʌmˌples/
UK /ˈsʌmpleɪs/
- Adverb
- In or at or to some place
C2Moresophisticated
US /səˈfɪstɪˌketɪd/
UK /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- Wise in the way of the world; having refined taste
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone more worldly and experienced
B1TOEICMoresuitcase
US /ˈsutˌkes/
UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Container for carrying clothes when traveling
B2TOEICMoretab
US /tæb/
UK /tæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To press the tab key on a keyboard
- Noun
- Formatting space in a word processing document
- Keyboard key to format space in a document
C2Moretablet
US /ˈtæblɪt/
UK /'tæblət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
B2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretan
US /tæn/
UK /tæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A light brown color
- Brown colored skin from being in the sun
- Transitive Verb
- To process leather with a tanning agent
B2Moretheft
US /θɛft/
UK /θeft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of stealing
B1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moreuniversal
US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/
UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/
- Adjective
- Existing in all places at all times for all people
- Done or experienced by everyone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things which apply equally to everyone
- A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
A2Morevisible
US /ˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Can see, easily seen or understood
B1TOEICMorewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- have to: Must do
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- hassle: Unpleasant task or chore harder than it should be
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- depth: Distance below a surface
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- portable: Light enough to be moved around with ease
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- tan: A light brown color
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- theft: Act of stealing
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- mesh: Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- tab: To press the tab key on a keyboard
- someplace: In or at or to some place
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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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