artillery
US /ɑ:rˈtɪləri/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪləri/
- Noun
- Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
B2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreassassination
US /əˌsæsɪ'neɪʃn/
UK /əˌsæsɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
B2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat odds
US /æt ɑdz/
UK /æt ɔdz/
- Phrase
- In a state of conflict or disagreement
- Adjective
- In a state of disagreement or conflict.
- Inconsistent or incompatible.
B1Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMoreaverage height
US
UK
- Noun
- The typical or normal height.
- The sum of a list of heights divided by the number of heights in the list.
B1Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebizarre
US /bɪˈzɑr/
UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Odd or strange
B2Morebloody
US /ˈblʌdi/
UK /'blʌdɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- A word used when swearing or cursing
C2Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebombard
US /bɑmˈbɑrd, ˈbɑmˌbɑrd/
UK /bɒm'bɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with weapons
- To criticize heavily
C1Morebooth
US /bu:θ/
UK /bu:ð/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small area where someone does something privately
- Covered stand used for selling or displaying goods
B2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecaptured on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To record or film something.
B2Morechew
US /tʃu:/
UK /tʃu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bite something many times without swallowing it
- Noun
- Act of biting something many times
B1Morechew on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To think carefully about something over a period of time.
B1Moreclutter up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
A1Moredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Moredeem
US /dim/
UK /di:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To judge something to be a certain thing, way
B2Moredefy
US /dɪˈfaɪ/
UK /dɪ'faɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to obey; be resistant to
B1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredonate
US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/
UK /dəʊ'neɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
B1TOEICMoreenigma
US /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
UK /ɪˈnɪgmə/
- Noun
- Person or thing that is hard to understand
C1TOEICMoreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexodus
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Going out or forth in a large group
B2Moreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMorefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Morefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Morefellow
US /ˈfɛlo/
UK /'feləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man or a boy
- Student paid to study and teach after college
- Adjective
- Being of the same kind
- Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
A2TOEICMorefor 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.
A2Moregot 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
A1Morehazardous
US /ˈhæzədəs/
UK /'hæzədəs/
- Adjective
- Involving danger, risk, and potential damages
- Relating to substances or conditions that can cause harm to people or the environment.
B1TOEICMorehysteria
US /hɪˈstɛriə, -ˈstɪr-/
UK /hɪ'stɪərɪə/
- Uncountable Noun
- A case of wild, uncontrollable behavior or panic
- A psychological disorder (now largely discredited) once believed to be common in women, characterized by emotional excitability and various physical symptoms.
B2Morein comparison
US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /in kəmˈpærisən/
- Adverb
- When compared to something else.
- Phrase
- When compared to something else.
- When considering the differences between two or more things.
A1Morein flight
US /ɪn flaɪt/
UK /in flait/
- Phrase
- Act of flying
- Adverb
- While flying.
A2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Moreinfiltrate
US /ɪnˈfɪlˌtret, ˈɪnfɪl-/
UK /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To enter a group, place to get secret information
- (Of liquids/gases) to enter into something slowly
B2Moreinn
US /ɪn/
UK /ɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hotel in the country
B1Moremania
US /ˈmeniə,ˈmenjə/
UK /ˈmeɪniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- Extreme interest in, or excitement about
B2Moremankind
US /ˈmænˌkaɪnd/
UK /mænˈkaɪnd/
- Uncountable Noun
- All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- The quality of being humane; benevolence.
B2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Moreoval
US /ˈoʊvl/
UK /ˈəʊvl/
- Adjective
- Being egg-shaped
- Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Egg-shaped object or shape
- A sports ground e.g. for cricket
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morephenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
B1Moreplague
US /pleɡ/
UK /pleɪɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to have continual problems with something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Deadly) disease passing rapidly between people
- An unusually large number of insects or animals infesting a place and causing damage.
B1Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morepoison
US /ˈpɔɪzən/
UK /ˈpɔɪzn/
- Transitive Verb
- To affect something in a very negative way
- To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
- Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
A2Morepolish
US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/
UK /'pɒlɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of making something clean and shiny
- A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
B1Morepuny
US
UK
- Adjective
- Small and weak; unlikely to flourish
C1Moreresistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force that stops or slows movement of something
- Refusal to accept something new or different
A2TOEICMorerival
US /'raɪvl/
UK /'raɪvl/
- Adjective
- Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- Opposing; being the team you compete against
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be nearly as good as others in quality, skill
- To be in opposition often as competitors
A2TOEICMoresamurai
US /ˈsæməˌraɪ/
UK /ˈsæmuraɪ/
- Noun
- Japanese warrior from centuries ago
C2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshot
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
A2Moreslay
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill violently
B2TOEICMoresoprano
US /səˈpræno,-ˈprɑno/
UK /sə'prɑ:nəʊ/
- Adjective
- Pitch range of the highest female voice
- Noun
- Female singer with the highest pitch range
C1Morestand up to
US /stænd ʌp tu/
UK /stænd ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
A1Moresuccessor
US /səkˈsɛsɚ/
UK /səkˈsesə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who takes over the position of another
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretheater
US /ˈθiətɚ/
UK /'θɪətə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where plays or movies are seen
- Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
A2Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreto the bone
US /tu ði bon/
UK /tu: ðə bəun/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
to the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2Moreundercover
US /ˌʌndərˈkʌvə(r)/
UK /ˌʌndəˈkʌvə(r)/
- Adverb
- Operating in disguise; incognito
- Adjective
- Involving secret work within an organization, especially for the police or government.
B2Moreunion
US /ˈjunjən/
UK /'ju:nɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of joining two or more things into one
- Marriage
- Proper Noun
- The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
A2TOEICMorevolunteer
US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Working willingly without pay to help others
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps others without being paid
- A person who enters military service voluntarily.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in flight: Act of flying
- chew on: To think carefully about something over a period of time.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- average height: The typical or normal height.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- captured on: To record or film something.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- clutter up: To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
- rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- fellow: Man or a boy
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- century: Period of 100 years
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- hazardous: Involving danger, risk, and potential damages
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- hysteria: A case of wild, uncontrollable behavior or panic
- booth: Small area where someone does something privately
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- battle: Military fight between armies
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- infiltrate: To enter a group, place to get secret information
- mania: Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- bombard: To attack with weapons
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- artillery: Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- undercover: Operating in disguise; incognito
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- successor: Person who takes over the position of another
- bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- assassination: Murder of a public figure by surprise attack
- enigma: Person or thing that is hard to understand
- exodus: Going out or forth in a large group
- slay: To kill violently
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- puny: Small and weak; unlikely to flourish
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- inn: Hotel in the country
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- soprano: Pitch range of the highest female voice
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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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