acupuncture
US /ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃɚ/
UK /ˈækjupʌŋktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Treating illness by putting needles in the skin
B2Moreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Morebear
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
A2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Moreconquer
US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
B2Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecrane
US /kren/
UK /kreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
- Tall machine that lifts heavy objects in the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stretch (neck) or lean to get better view
B2Morecrawl
US /krɔl/
UK /krɔ:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move very slowly or cautiously
- To move along with the body close to the ground
- Uncountable Noun
- Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
B1Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Moredeadly
US /ˈdɛdli/
UK /ˈdedli/
- Adjective
- Causing or capable of causing death
- Being very accurate
- Adverb
- Extremely; intensely.
A2Moredecent
US /ˈdisənt/
UK /ˈdi:snt/
- Adjective
- Being fairly good; acceptable
- Conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour; respectable or moral.
B1Moredisgrace
US /dɪsˈɡres/
UK /dɪsˈgreɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shame or dishonor
B2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefoe
US /foʊ/
UK /fəʊ/
- Noun
- (Literary) an enemy
B2Morefor keeps
US /fɚ kiːps/
UK /fə ki:ps/
- other
- In a permanent or lasting way, not temporary.
B1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morefortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
B1TOEICMorefurry
US /ˈfə:ri, ˈfʌri/
UK /'fɜ:rɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregreasy
US /ˈɡrisi, -zi/
UK /ˈgri:si/
- Adjective
- Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold onto
US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/
UK /həuld ˈɔntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To grasp or grip something tightly.
- To keep or retain possession of something.
A1Morein 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.
C1Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Moreisle
US /aɪl/
UK /aɪl/
- Noun
- Poetic, or in place names island
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
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
A1Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremassage
US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- Transitive Verb
- To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
- To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
B2Moremenace
US /ˈmɛnɪs/
UK /'menəs/
- Noun
- Something that threatens or is dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To threaten or alarm someone
B2Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
ow
US /aʊ/
UK /aʊ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are hurt
C2Morepatio
US /ˈpætioʊ/
UK /ˈpætiəʊ/
- Noun
- Flat hard area outside house where people can sit
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMoreprick
US /prɪk/
UK /prɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pierce slightly with a sharp point
- Noun
- A sharp pierce of something e.g. a balloon
C2Morepump
US /pʌmp/
UK /pʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- To make water/other liquid move using a machine
- Noun
- A device more moving liquids
- Light woman's shoe
B1Morequalify
US /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/
UK /'kwɒlɪfaɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To earn a qualification through exam, studying
- To (cause to) have the necessary skill or quality
A2TOEICMorerat
US /ræt/
UK /ræt/
- Countable Noun
- Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
B1Morereplace
US /rɪˈples/
UK /rɪ'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To use instead of something else
- To return an item to its original location
A2TOEICMorereserve
US /rɪˈzɚv/
UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- To not use all of, so you can use it later
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land set aside as for a people
- Park or area for wildlife to roam free
A2Morerug
US /rʌɡ/
UK /rʌg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
B2Morescum
US /skʌm/
UK /skʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Layer of unpleasant stuff forming on top of liquid
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of very poor character, who is despised
- A person considered unpopular or low-life
B2Moresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moreslap
US /slæp/
UK /slæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
B1Moreslime
US /slaɪm/
UK /slaɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thick slippery substance, often rather disgusting
B2Moresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoresquirrel
US /ˈskwɚrəl, ˈskwʌr-/
UK /'skwɪrəl/
- Countable Noun
- Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethrow away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
A1Moretramp
US /træmp/
UK /træmp/
- Countable Noun
- A person who lives on the streets
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk or stamp heavily
B2Moreunder the rug
US
UK
- Idiom
- To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
A1Moreunknown
US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/
UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/
- Adjective
- Not being known or famous
- Being unfamiliar or not known
- Countable Noun
- Person who is not famous or known by many
B1Morewater down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To add water to a drink or other liquid in order to make it less strong, concentrated, or thick.
- To make something weaker or less forceful; to reduce the intensity or impact of something.
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
B1Morewreck
US /rɛk/
UK /rek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
- (Informal) one in poor emotional/physical condition
- Transitive Verb
- To ruin something completely
- To destroy a vehicle, building completely
B2Moreyin
US /jɪn/
UK /jɪn/
- Noun
- In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
C2Moreyonder
US /ˈjɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈjɒndə(r)/
- Adjective
- Distant but within sight
C1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- for keeps: In a permanent or lasting way, not temporary.
- water down: To add water to a drink or other liquid in order to make it less strong, concentrated, or thick.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- under the rug: To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- wreck: Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
- replace: To use instead of something else
- great: Very good; better than before
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- qualify: To earn a qualification through exam, studying
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- furry: Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
- deadly: Causing or capable of causing death
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- patio: Flat hard area outside house where people can sit
- disgrace: Shame or dishonor
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- foe: (Literary) an enemy
- scum: Layer of unpleasant stuff forming on top of liquid
- prick: To pierce slightly with a sharp point
- crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- forget: To not remember something
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- menace: Something that threatens or is dangerous
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- slime: Thick slippery substance, often rather disgusting
- acupuncture: Treating illness by putting needles in the skin
- isle: Poetic, or in place names island
- tramp: A person who lives on the streets
- ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
- yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
- yonder: Distant but within sight
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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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