administrative
US /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/
UK /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning managing an organization
- Relating to or characteristic of administration or those who administer.
B1TOEICMoreadulthood
US /'ædʌlthʊd/
UK /'ædʌlthʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time of life when a person is fully grown
- The time when someone has the rights and responsibilities of an adult.
B1Moreaffect
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.
A2TOEICMorealgorithm
US /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
UK /'ælɡərɪðəm/
- Noun
- A step-by-step problem-solving feature
B2Moreapplication
US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- Process of spreading a substance over a surface
A2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecritical
US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
A2Morecut costs
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reduce expenses or spending.
A2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredisregard
US /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑrd/
UK /ˌdɪsrɪ'ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To treat something as unimportant; ignore
B1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
exposure
US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/
UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- Being talked about in the media
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregenerative
US /ˈdʒɛnərətɪv, -əˌre-/
UK /ˈdʒenərətɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to produce or originate
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregraduate from
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morekeyword
US /ˈki:wɜ:rd/
UK /ˈki:wɜ:d/
- Noun
- Significant or descriptive word used in searches
B1Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMoreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelast summer
US
UK
- Noun
- The summer before this one.
- Phrase
- Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
A1Morelay off
US /le ɔf/
UK /lei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop troubling or hitting someone
- To stop employing a worker, e.g. temporarily
A2Morelimbo
US /ˈlɪm.boʊ/
UK /ˈlɪm.bəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- An uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerepetitive
US /rɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /rɪˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Doing or saying the same things many times
B2Moreretail
US /ˈriˌtel/
UK /'ri:teɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of selling products to the public
- Adverb
- Bought or sold in a store or shop
C1TOEICMoresend in
US /sɛnd ɪn/
UK /send in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- To deliver something to its destination
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretap into
US /tæp ˈɪntu/
UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- To understand and express something that people are feeling
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1Moreworkforce
US /ˈwə:kˌfɔrs/
UK /ˈwɜ:kˌfɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The total number of working people
B1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- got to: To arrive at some place
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the moment: At this time; now
- going on: To continue doing something
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
- graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- stand out
- in terms of
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- check out
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- person: Man, woman or child
- adulthood: Time of life when a person is fully grown
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- workforce: The total number of working people
- disregard: To treat something as unimportant; ignore
- administrative: Concerning managing an organization
- limbo: An uncertain situation that you cannot control and in which there is no progress or improvement
- generative: Having the ability to produce or originate
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- keyword: Significant or descriptive word used in searches
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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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How AI is changing the job market - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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Kanta Mori posted on 2025/09/25Worried about AI taking over jobs? This BBC podcast dives into how generative AI is shaking up the job market, especially for new grads and entry-level positions. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to AI recruitment and the job hunt, plus gain insights into this rapidly changing world!
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