a shred of
US
UK
- Determiner
- A very small amount of something.
- Phrase
- A tiny amount of hope or possibility.
- The smallest amount of doubt.
A1Moreadjacent
US /əˈdʒesənt/
UK /əˈdʒeɪsnt/
- Adjective
- Being close or near to a border, wall, or point
- (In geometry) having a common vertex and side.
B1Morealong 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.
A2Morealternative
US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
A2TOEICMorearound 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 well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreauthenticity
US /ˌɔθənˈtɪsətɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:θenˈtɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
B1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebust out
US /bʌst aʊt/
UK /bʌst aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To escape from a place, especially prison.
- To suddenly begin doing something, such as laughing or singing.
A1Morechart
US /tʃɑ:rt/
UK /tʃɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drawing showing information in a clear way
- Map of the sea or stars
- Transitive Verb
- To make a plan for future action
- To make a map of
B1Morecontemporary
US /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
UK /kən'temprərɪ/
- Adjective
- Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- Happening in the same time period
- Countable Noun
- Person doing things at the same time as you
B1Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Morecrossover
US /ˈkrɔsˌovɚ, ˈkrɑs-/
UK /'krɒsəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
C2Moredisco
US /ˈdɪsko/
UK /'dɪskəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
C2Moredraw in
US /drɔ ɪn/
UK /drɔ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
A1Moreelectrify
US /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To energize or excite people
- To charge a substance with electricity
C1Moreencompass
US /ɛnˈkʌmpəs/
UK /ɪn'kʌmpəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To encircle; cover completely
B2Moreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefascination
US /ˌfæsəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that attracts attention
- The state of being fascinated
- Countable Noun
- A thing that fascinates
B1Morefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefusion
US /ˈfjuʒən/
UK /ˈfju:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Combining various things to make something new
- The process in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy.
B2Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMoregenre
US /ˈʒɑnrə/
UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/
- Noun
- Category of art, music with its own qualities
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheyday
US /ˈheˌde/
UK /ˈheɪdeɪ/
- Noun
- Period when someone, thing was successful, popular
C1TOEICMoreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreintriguing
US
UK
- Adjective
- Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone interested or curious
B1Moreintrinsically
US /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ɪn'trɪnzɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that is naturally and always a part of
B1Moreirony
US /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪə-/
UK /'aɪrənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems opposite to what you expected.
B2Moremellow
US /ˈmɛlo/
UK /'meləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being completely relaxed and calm
B2Morenecessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEICMorenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof yore
US /ʌv jɔr/
UK /əv jɔ:/
- other
- Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
C1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon 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.
A1Morepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepin down
US /pɪn daʊn/
UK /pin daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone to clarify their opinion
- To discover the exact details about something
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to make a decision or give a clear answer.
A2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepopularity
US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being liked or supported by many people
- The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
A2Morepreferably
US /ˈprɛfərəblɪ/
UK /'prefrəblɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that would be better
A2Moreprior
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
B1TOEICMoreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMoreprominence
US /ˈprɑ:mɪnəns/
UK /ˈprɒmɪnəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State or quality of being important or well known
- The state of projecting or being protuberant
B2Morepsych
US /saɪk/
UK /saɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
C2Morepsychedelic
US /ˌsaɪkɪˈdɛlɪk/
UK /ˌsaɪkəˈdelɪk/
- Adjective
- Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- Relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness.
C2Morereside
US /rɪˈzaɪd/
UK /rɪˈzaɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in; dwell; to be present
B1Morerevival
US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
UK /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- New revised version of a play or movie
B2Morerhythm
US /ˈrɪðəm/
UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
A2Moreripe
US /raɪp/
UK /raɪp/
- Adjective
- (Of a smell) disgusting
- Fully grown or mature; ready to eat
B1Morerise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Morescarce
US /skers/
UK /skeəs/
- Adjective
- Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
B2TOEICMoreshow up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
A1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslash
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
B2TOEICMoresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresphere of influence
US /sfɪr ʌv ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /sfiə ɔv ˈinfluəns/
- Noun
- A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
- The economic power that a country or organization has over a particular area.
A1Moresubsequent
US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
- Adjective
- Happening after; later
B1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moresynthesized
US /'sɪnθəˌsaɪzd/
UK /'sɪnθɪsaɪzd/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different things into a new form
- Adjective
- (Of music) man-made; artificial or mixed
B2Moretemper
US /ˈtɛmpɚ/
UK /ˈtempə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An angry mood or fit; temperament
- Lack of calmness
- Transitive Verb
- To dilute something or make it less severe
- To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
B1TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretrace
US /tres/
UK /treɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moreusage
US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/
UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount something is used
- Way something is actually used
B2Morevintage
US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
- Adjective
- Old and somewhat treasured
B2Morewith regards to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Concerning; relating to; about.
A1More
Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on to: Toward something; forward
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- go on: To continue doing something
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- of yore: Belonging to long ago; in ancient times.
- such as: For example; like
- a shred of: A very small amount of something.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
- sphere of influence: A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- sit down: To take a seat
- bust out: To escape from a place, especially prison.
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- evolve: To develop certain features
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- subsequent: Happening after; later
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- blow: To move something using air
- authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- trend: Current style or fashion
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- scarce: Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
- ripe: (Of a smell) disgusting
- fascination: Quality that attracts attention
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- preferably: In a way that would be better
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- usage: Amount something is used
- mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- encompass: To encircle; cover completely
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- adjacent: Being close or near to a border, wall, or point
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- intrinsically: In a way that is naturally and always a part of
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- reside: To live in; dwell; to be present
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- prominence: State or quality of being important or well known
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- long: Person's name
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- heyday: Period when someone, thing was successful, popular
- psych: (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
- electrify: To energize or excite people
- synthesized: To combine different things into a new form
- crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
- disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
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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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