advocate
US /ˈædvəˌket/
UK /'ædvəkeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- Person who supports a movement for changes
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request change
- To publicly support a belief
B1TOEICMoreall the rage
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being the current popular thing
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.
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreastrology
US /əˈstrɑ:lədʒi/
UK /əˈstrɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of how the stars influence human lives
C1Moreat 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.
C2Morebackdrop
US /ˈbækdrɑ:p/
UK /ˈbækdrɒp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Contextual meaning or background
- Scenery hung at back of stage
C1Morebaroque
US /bəˈrok/
UK /bəˈrəʊk/
- Adjective
- Highly decorated, as some art in 18th century
- Overly decorated in style; ornate
B2Morebased 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.
A1Morebittersweet
US /'bɪtəˌswi:t/
UK /'bɪtəswi:t/
- Adjective
- Being both bitter and sweet; sad in a touching way
C2Morebubblegum
US /'bʌblɡʌm/
UK /ˈbʌblgʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Form of chewing gum
C2Morebuild me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage or praise someone, often to increase their confidence.
- To develop or improve someone's skills or qualities.
A1Morebuttercup
US /ˈbʌtərkʌp/
UK /ˈbʌtəkʌp/
- Noun
- Small yellow flower
C2Morecomposer
US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who writes music
A2Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Moredaydream
US /ˈdeˌdrim/
UK /ˈdeɪdri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
- Noun
- Experience of imagining fantasies happening
B2Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredimension
US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/
UK /daɪˈmenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
B1Moredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMoreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefad
US /fæd/
UK /fæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something popular for a short time
C1TOEICMorefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Morefor a song
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very cheaply; at a low price.
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.
A2Moregalaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Moregenre
US /ˈʒɑnrə/
UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/
- Noun
- Category of art, music with its own qualities
B2Moreharmonious
US /hɑrˈmoniəs/
UK /hɑ:ˈməʊniəs/
- Adjective
- Being compatible; working well together
- Having a pleasing musical tune
B1Morehomage
US /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/
UK /'hɒmɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
B2Morehonorable
US /ˈɑnərəbəl/
UK /'ɒnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- Worthy of honor; respectable.
B2Morein agreement
US
UK
- Adjective
- Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- Having reached a mutual understanding or contract.
- Phrase
- Existing in harmony or correspondence.
B2Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreinclusion
US /ɪnˈkluʒən/
UK /ɪnˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- Act of including; person, thing that is included
B1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorelap
US /læp/
UK /læp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- Noun
- A gentle repeated motion against something
- Area between the waist and knees when seated
B1Morelinger on
US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ ɑn/
UK /ˈliŋɡə ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
- To remain present although gradually dying, ceasing to exist, etc.
C2Moremakeover
US /ˈmeɪkoʊvər/
UK /ˈmeɪkəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of completely redecorating or improving
C2Moremanufacture
US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/
UK /ˌmænjʊ'fæktʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To produce large numbers of products in a factory
- To create a story or explanation that is not true
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of producing goods on a large scale.
A2TOEICMoremedley
US /ˈmɛdli/
UK /'medlɪ/
- Noun
- Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
B2Moremetaphor
US /ˈmɛtəˌfɔr, -fɚ/
UK /ˈmetəfə(r)/
- Noun
- Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
B1Moremusic scene
US
UK
- Noun
- The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
- The music industry or world, especially its social aspects and trends.
B1Moremusical
US /ˈmju:zɪkl/
UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant sound like music
- Having skill or being gifted in music
- Noun
- Play or movie set to music
A2Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreominous
US /ˈɑmənəs/
UK /ˈɒmɪnəs/
- Adjective
- Indicating something bad or unpleasant will happen
B2TOEICMoreon 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.
A1Moreorgan
US /ˈɔrɡən/
UK /'ɔ:ɡən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a person's body with a particular function
- Large institution or body
B1Moreoutside 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.
A1Morepale
US /pel/
UK /peɪl/
- Adjective
- Light in color; unhealthy looking
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the effect of
A2Morepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Morepop
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.
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Morepsychedelic
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.
C2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreruntime
US /rʌn'taɪm/
UK /rʌn'taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Length of time a machine operates
B2Morescream for
US /skrim fɔr/
UK /skri:m fɔ:/
- other
- To loudly demand or request something.
B1Moreshade
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃeɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moreshow tunes
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Popular songs from musical theatre productions.
A2Moreshowcase
US /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/
UK /ˈʃəʊkeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- Setting to display something to best effect
- Transitive Verb
- To display something to best effect
C1Moreside project
US
UK
- Noun
- A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
A2Moresing along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To join in singing with someone or something.
A2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresoundtrack
US /ˈsaʊndˌtræk/
UK /'saʊndtræk/
- Countable Noun
- The songs connected to a movie
- Musical recording for a movie
C1Morestaple
US /ˈstepəl/
UK /ˈsteɪpl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main food of a particular community
- A basic food that is eaten all the time
- Transitive Verb
- To pin together using a machine and bent wire
B2TOEICMoresubdue
US /səbˈdu/
UK /səb'dju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To quieten someone down
- To gain control over someone by using force
B2TOEICMoreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Moretear up
US /ˈteɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone much grief
- To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
A2Moretease
US /tiz/
UK /ti:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To purposefully bother an animal
- To playfully embarrass or make fun of
- Noun
- Something said or done as a joke
B1Morethankfully
US /ˈθæŋkfəli/
UK /ˈθæŋkfəli/
- Adverb
- In a glad way, e.g. when bad thing is over
A2Moretheatrical
US /θiˈætrɪkəl/
UK /θiˈætrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
- Dramatic; done for effect
B1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretimeless
US /ˈtaɪmlɪs/
UK /ˈtaɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
B1Moretitle
US /ˈtaɪtl/
UK /'taɪtl/
- Noun
- Book produced by a publisher
- Name given to something to identify or describe it
- Transitive Verb
- To give a name to identify or describe something
A2TOEICMoreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreunder the radar
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- Secret; unnoticed; not attracting attention.
A1Moreunveil
US /ʌnˈvel/
UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove something's outer covering
B1TOEICMoreupcoming
US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
UK /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Occurring soon; approaching
C1TOEICMorewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- build me up: To encourage or praise someone, often to increase their confidence.
- tear up: To cause someone much grief
- linger on: To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
- under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- show tunes: Popular songs from musical theatre productions.
- music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
- scream for: To loudly demand or request something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- side project: A project undertaken in addition to one's primary job or responsibility.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for a song: Very cheaply; at a low price.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at least: As a minimum
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- decade: Period of 10 years
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- ominous: Indicating something bad or unpleasant will happen
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- tease: To purposefully bother an animal
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
- tale: Story that is not true
- fad: Something popular for a short time
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- harmonious: Being compatible; working well together
- manufacture: To produce large numbers of products in a factory
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
- inclusion: Act of including; person, thing that is included
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- timeless: Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- composer: Person who writes music
- theatrical: Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- thankfully: In a glad way, e.g. when bad thing is over
- makeover: Act of completely redecorating or improving
- subdue: To quieten someone down
- bittersweet: Being both bitter and sweet; sad in a touching way
- honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- daydream: To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
- medley: Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
- baroque: Highly decorated, as some art in 18th century
- buttercup: Small yellow flower
- bubblegum: Form of chewing gum
- runtime: Length of time a machine operates
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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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