approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebarracuda
US /ˌbærəˈku:də/
UK /ˌbærəˈkju:də/
- Noun
- Sea fish with strong teeth
C2Morebirdie
US /ˈbɜ:rdi/
UK /ˈbɜ:di/
- Noun
- Shooting a hole in one stroke under par in golf
B2Morebounce
US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
- Uncountable Noun
- A person's energy or confidence
- Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around energetically, playfully
- (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
B1Morebounce back
US /baʊns bæk/
UK /bauns bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
B2Morebunker
US /ˈbʌŋkɚ/
UK /ˈbʌŋkə(r)/
- Noun
- Section of a golf course that contains sand
B2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Moreclock on
US /klɑk ɑn/
UK /klɒk ɒn/
- other
- To register the start time of work using a time clock.
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moredarn
US /dɑrn/
UK /dɑ:n/
- Noun
- Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- Transitive Verb
- To repair a hole in a piece of cloth or clothing
C1Moredarn good
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely good; excellent.
A1Moredisperse
US /dɪˈspɚs/
UK /dɪ'spɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To separate and spread out in different directions
B2Moredownhill
US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Moreeagle
US /ˈiɡəl/
UK /ˈi:gl/
- Noun
- Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
B1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMorefight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /fait bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make your point more strongly against opponent
A1Moreget after
US /ɡɛt ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡet ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk to in order to get someone to do something
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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
A1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit on
US /hɪt ɑn/
UK /hit ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein 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 with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreiron
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
B1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick in
US /kɪk ɪn/
UK /kik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
A1Morelava
US /'lɑ:və/
UK /ˈlɑ:və/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
B2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreneck and neck
US /nɛk ənd nɛk/
UK /nek ænd nek/
- Adverb
- So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
- Adjective
- Being in a very close competition; nearly equal.
A2Moreon the bubble
US /ɑn ðə ˈbʌbl/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈbʌbl/
- other
- In a state of uncertainty regarding acceptance or success.
B2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreon tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
A2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
par
US /pɑr/
UK /pɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
- Usual or typical in terms of performance
B1Morepin
US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone down so that they can't move
- To fasten things together using a sharp point
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
- Short for Personal Information Number
A2Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMoreplenty
US /ˈplɛnti/
UK /'plentɪ/
- Pronoun
- When there is not too little of something; a lot
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
- A lot of something
A2Moreputt
US /pʌt/
UK /pʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hit a golf ball along the ground to the hole
B2Morerange
US /rendʒ/
UK /reɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooking stove with multiple burners
- Given distance from a point; how far plane can fly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover an area from one point to another
- To extend to or vary within given limits
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
A2Moresix times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
slightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moreslope
US /sloʊp/
UK /sləʊp/
- Noun
- Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- Surface on which people can ski
- Intransitive Verb
- To have one end that is not as high as the other
B1TOEICMorespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMorespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresuspend
US /səˈspɛnd/
UK /sə'spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To hang something or someone from something
- To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
B2TOEICMoreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretee
US /ti/
UK /ti:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- The letter T.
B2Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoretrace
US /tres/
UK /treɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moreunder par
US /ˈʌndɚ pɑr/
UK /ˈʌndə pɑ:/
- other
- Performing better than standard or average, especially in golf.
B2Moreup the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Moreway up there
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a considerable height or distance.
- In a high or elevated position; far above.
A1More
Vocabulary
- under par: Performing better than standard or average, especially in golf.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
- neck and neck: So close in a race or competition that it's difficult to tell who is winning.
- clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- on the bubble: In a state of uncertainty regarding acceptance or success.
- darn good: Extremely good; excellent.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- slightly: Only a little
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- spot: A certain place or area
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- hop: Dance party
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- land: Region or country
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- lava: Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
- saw: To cut with a metal tool with sharp teeth
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- par: Set number of hits to complete a hole in golf
- downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
- birdie: Shooting a hole in one stroke under par in golf
- eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
- putt: To hit a golf ball along the ground to the hole
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- barracuda: Sea fish with strong teeth
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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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