access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreaccessible
US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/
UK /əkˈsesəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be entered, reached or used
- Easy to understand.
A2Moreaffect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreapproximately
US /əˈprɑksəmɪtlɪ/
UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
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.
A2Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecompared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
A1Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredeployment
US /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/
UK /dɪ'plɔɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Distribution of forces before battle or work
B1Moredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMoredrastically
US /ˈdræstɪkl:ɪ/
UK /'drɑ:stɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
B2TOEICMoreelectrification
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of providing electricity
C1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefacilitator
US /fəˈsɪlɪteɪtər/
UK /fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who manages others to help their learning
B1TOEICMorefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMoregenerate
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To create or be produced or bring into existence
- To create electricity, heat, energy and power
A2TOEICMoreglobally
US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/
UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Throughout the world
B1Moreguru
US /ˈɡʊru, ɡʊˈru/
UK /ˈgʊru:/
- Noun
- An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold in
US /hold ɪn/
UK /həuld in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide your emotions and not let them show
A1Morehub
US /hʌb/
UK /hʌb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Center of action or interest
- Central part of a wheel
B1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Moreinnovation
US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- A new thing or method that is introduced.
B1TOEICMoreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMorekilowatt
US /ˈkɪləwɑ:t/
UK /ˈkɪləwɒt/
- Noun
- Unit of electrical power; 1000 watts, 1000
B2Morelegislation
US /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleʃən/
UK /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of writing and passing laws
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremention
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
A2TOEICMoremulti
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
B1Morepanel
US /ˈpænəl/
UK /'pænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group who answer questions or give opinions
- Flat surface with controls and switches
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
A2TOEICMorepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMoreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMoreprioritize
US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/
UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To rank things in importance
B1TOEICMorequagmire
US /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪr/
UK /ˈkwægmaɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Soft wet area of low-lying land hard to walk on
C1TOEICMorered tape
US /rɛd tep/
UK /red teip/
- Uncountable Noun
- Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- Official routine or procedure perceived as unnecessarily complex and lengthy, hindering progress.
A2Morerenewable
US /rɪˈnu:/
UK /rɪˈnju:əbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to be replaced naturally
- Noun
- A resource that can be used again many times
C1Moreresearch
US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/
UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Study done to discover new ideas and facts
- A particular area or topic of study.
A2TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresolar
US /ˈsolɚ/
UK /'səʊlə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sun, or its heat
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretank
US /tæŋk/
UK /tæŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container for holding liquid or gas
- Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail completely or badly
- To deliberately lose a game or contest
B1Morethrive
US /θraɪv/
UK /θraɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become healthy or successful
- To grow or develop well; to flourish.
B2TOEICMoretransform
US /trænsˈfɔrm/
UK /træns'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape completely in a good way
- To convert from one form or substance into another.
C2Morezero in
US /ˈzɪro ɪn/
UK /ˈziərəu in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To focus on a target
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- compared with: In relation to
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- such as: For example; like
- zero in: To focus on a target
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- huge: Very very large
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- role: Character played by an actor
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- important: Having power or authority
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- hub: Center of action or interest
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
- guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- datum: Item of factual information
- globally: Throughout the world
- multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
- deployment: Distribution of forces before battle or work
- facilitator: Someone who manages others to help their learning
- quagmire: Soft wet area of low-lying land hard to walk on
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- electrification: Act of providing electricity
- kilowatt: Unit of electrical power; 1000 watts, 1000
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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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