a wide array
US
UK
- Phrase
- A large and impressive collection or range of things.
A1Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreanthrax
US /ˈænˌθræks/
UK /ˈænθræks/
- Noun
- Highly infectious animal disease
C1Morearray
US /ə'reɪ/
UK /əˈreɪ/
- Noun
- A regular order or arrangement of things
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in a regular order
B2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat best
US /æt bɛst/
UK /æt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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 night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat worst
US /æt wɚst/
UK /æt wə:st/
- Adverb
- If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
A1Moreautopsy
US /ˈɔ:tɑ:psi/
UK /ˈɔ:tɒpsi/
- Noun
- Examination of dead body to find cause of death
C1Morebacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebacterial
US /bæk'tɪərɪrl/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or caused by bacteria
B2Morebreakthrough
US /ˈbrekˌθru/
UK /'breɪkθru:/
- Countable Noun
- Important discovery in doing something difficult
B2TOEICMorecatch on
US /kætʃ ɑn/
UK /kætʃ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become popular; start to be used
- To get the idea of; suddenly understand
A1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechlorine
US /ˈklɔːrˌiːn/
UK /ˈklɔ:ri:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell
B2Morecocaine
US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/
UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- A street name for the drug cocaine.
- Intransitive Verb
- To use cocaine.
B2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Moredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreendure
US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/
UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To last for a long time; continue to exist
- Transitive Verb
- To accept difficulties without struggle
B1TOEICMoreeradication
US /ɪˌrædɪ'keɪʃn/
UK /ɪˌrædɪ'keɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete destruction of every trace of something
B2Moreether
US /ˈiθɚ/
UK /ˈi:θə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Formerly, liquid inducing sleep before dental work
C1Morefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefever
US /ˈfivɚ/
UK /'fi:və(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A high body temperature, indicating illness
- State of excited emotion or activity
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to have a fever.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
fungus
US /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
UK /ˈfʌŋgəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
B2Moregerm
US /dʒɚm/
UK /dʒɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Tiny organism that can cause sickness and disease
B2Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinfect
US /ɪnˈfɛkt/
UK /ɪn'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To introduce a computer virus to
- To give a disease, bacteria or virus to
B1Moreinfection
US /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfekʃn/
- Noun
- (Computers) Having a computer virus
- Making or becoming sick with a bacteria/virus
A2Moreintentionally
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənl:ɪ/
UK /ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With a plan to do or achieve something
- In a deliberate and purposeful manner.
B1Moreironic
US /aɪˈrɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈrɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Funny because it is the opposite of the truth
B2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMorematernity
US /məˈtɜ:rnəti/
UK /məˈtɜ:nəti/
- Adjective
- For or relating to the time of having a baby
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being a mother or having a baby
B2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremethod
US /ˈmɛθəd/
UK /'meθəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
A2TOEICMoremicrobial
US /maɪ'kroʊbɪrl/
UK /maɪ'krəʊbɪəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving or caused by being microbes
C1Moremilder
US
UK
- Adjective
- More gentle in nature or behavior
B1Moremorbidity
US /mɔ:'bɪdətɪ/
UK /mɔ:'bɪdətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Relative incidence of a particular disease
B2Moremortality
US /mɔrˈtælɪti/
UK /mɔ:ˈtæləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality or state of being capable of dying
- The state of being subject to death; the proportion of deaths to population.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Moreopen-heart surgery
US
UK
- Noun
- Surgery performed on the opened heart, usually involving a heart-lung bypass machine.
B2Moreout of favor
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
- Phrase
- In a state of being disliked or disapproved of.
out 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.
A1Moreparalysis
US /pəˈrælɪsɪs/
UK /pəˈræləsɪs/
- Noun (plural)
- Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
C1Moreparalytic
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning the loss of ability to use muscles
B1Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreresistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force that stops or slows movement of something
- Refusal to accept something new or different
A2TOEICMoreresponsible
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being the cause of something that has occurred
- Having the duty of dealing with something
A2TOEICMoresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMoresmallpox
US /ˈsmɔlˌpɑks/
UK /ˈsmɔ:lpɒks/
- Noun
- Contagious disease with pimples that leave scars
C1Moresoak
US /sok/
UK /səʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something completely wet
- To place something in liquid for a period of time
- Noun
- Placement in liquid for a period of time
B1Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMoresubsequent
US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
- Adjective
- Happening after; later
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moresurgical
US /ˈsɜ:rdʒɪkl/
UK /ˈsɜ:dʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to surgery or operations
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMoretuberculosis
US /tu:ˌbɜ:rkjəˈloʊsɪs/
UK /tju:ˌbɜ:kjuˈləʊsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disease affecting especially the lungs
C2Morevaccination
US /ˌvæksəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌvæksɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of injection to prevent getting a disease
B2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
- at least: As a minimum
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- catch on: To become popular; start to be used
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- such as: For example; like
- a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- check out
- open-heart surgery: Surgery performed on the opened heart, usually involving a heart-lung bypass machine.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on to: Toward something; forward
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- mental: Concerning the mind
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- mortality: Quality or state of being capable of dying
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- paralysis: Inability to move or feel all or part of the body
- subsequent: Happening after; later
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- favor: Support or approval from people
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- due: When something is required or expected
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- soak: To make something completely wet
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- array: A regular order or arrangement of things
- ironic: Funny because it is the opposite of the truth
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
- staff: Employees of a company
- germ: Tiny organism that can cause sickness and disease
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- tuberculosis: Disease affecting especially the lungs
- vaccination: Type of injection to prevent getting a disease
- surgical: Of or relating to surgery or operations
- autopsy: Examination of dead body to find cause of death
- maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
- infect: To introduce a computer virus to
- smallpox: Contagious disease with pimples that leave scars
- microbial: Concerning, involving or caused by being microbes
- chlorine: Greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell
- eradication: Complete destruction of every trace of something
- bacterial: Concerning or caused by bacteria
- milder: More gentle in nature or behavior
- anthrax: Highly infectious animal disease
- paralytic: Concerning the loss of ability to use muscles
- morbidity: Relative incidence of a particular disease
- ether: Formerly, liquid inducing sleep before dental work
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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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