acclaim
US /əˈklem/
UK /ə'kleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To give strong or public praise to
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong public approval
B1Moreacoustic
US /əˈkustɪk/
UK /əˈku:stɪk/
- Adjective
- Connected with sound or hearing
B2Moreaid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMorebestseller
US /ˌbest'selər/
UK /ˌbest'selə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Book or other product selling in large numbers
C2Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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
A2Morecomeback
US /ˈkʌmˌbæk/
UK /ˈkʌmbæk/
- Noun
- A clever or witty retort or reply
- Return of a celebrity to their previous success
B2Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredazzle
US /ˈdæzəl/
UK /'dæzl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- (Of a bright light) to cause to not be able to see
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong bright light that makes you unable to see
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredevastate
US /ˈdɛvəˌstet/
UK /'devəsteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- To cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain.
B1Moreedgy
US /ˈɛdʒi/
UK /ˈedʒi/
- Adjective
- Feelings of tension and anxiety
C1Moreembrace it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To accept something enthusiastically.
C1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflash in the pan
US /flæʃ ɪn ðə pæn/
UK /flæʃ in ðə pæn/
- other
- A sudden success that is not repeated.
C1Morefor the ages
US /fɚ ðə ˈeidʒəz/
UK /fə ðə ˈeidʒɪz/
- other
- Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
B2Moregot 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 on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morein concert
US /ɪn ˈkɑnˌsɚt/
UK /in ˈkɔnsət/
- Adverb
- Together in cooperation or agreement.
- Phrase
- Performing a live musical performance.
A2Morein light of
US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
UK /in lait ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinto perspective
US
UK
- Phrase
- To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- To show something is not as important as it seemed, compared to something else.
C1Morelaser
US /ˈlezɚ/
UK /ˈleɪzə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
- A device that emits a narrow beam of coherent light.
- Transitive Verb
- To treat with a laser.
- To cut or engrave with a laser.
B1Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Moremillennium
US /məˈlɛniəm/
UK /mɪˈleniəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time that lasts one thousand years
- The anniversary of a thousand years.
B2TOEICMorenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreopt
US /ɑ:pt/
UK /ɒpt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To choose one thing rather than other choices
B1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMoreplummet
US /ˈplʌmɪt/
UK /ˈplʌmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall quickly, as from the sky
- To decrease rapidly in value or amount.
- Countable Noun
- A plumb bob.
- A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.
C1TOEICMorepolyp
US /ˈpɑlɪp/
UK /ˈpɔlip/
- Countable Noun
- Small tube-like creature that lives in the ocean
- Small harmless growth that forms inside the body
C1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreproclaim
US /proˈklem, prə-/
UK /prə'kleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate or show something clearly
B2Morepropel
US /prəˈpɛl/
UK /prəˈpel/
- Transitive Verb
- To push, or make move in a certain direction
B1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerelevance
US /ˈrɛləvəns/
UK /'reləvəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being related or appropriate to a topic
- The quality or state of being significant or important.
B1Morerelief
US /rɪˈlif/
UK /rɪˈli:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
B1TOEICMoreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresandy
US /ˈsændi/
UK /ˈsændi/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Having a yellowish-brown color
- Containing or covered with a lot of sand
B1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoresoundtrack
US /ˈsaʊndˌtræk/
UK /'saʊndtræk/
- Countable Noun
- The songs connected to a movie
- Musical recording for a movie
C1Morestadium
US /ˈstediəm/
UK /'steɪdɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building with a sports field for watching games
B2Morestatus
US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/
UK /'steɪtəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Position or rank relative to others in a society
- Legal position of a person or thing
A2TOEICMorestint
US /stɪnt/
UK /stɪnt/
- Noun
- Short period of time
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try not to spend money, time, effort etc. on
B2TOEICMoresubstance use
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
A1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretouch and go
US /tʌtʃ ænd go/
UK /tʌtʃ ænd gəu/
- other
- A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
B2Moretriumph
US /ˈtraɪəmf/
UK /'traɪʌmf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Joy from victory or success
- A victory or win of an event
- Intransitive Verb
- To celebrate victory or success with much joy
- To achieve a victory; to be successful.
B2Moreunderwent
US /ˌʌndɚˈwɛnt/
UK /ˌʌndə'went/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience or endure something (bad)
B1Moreword of mouth
US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/
UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Information spread by people telling each other.
A1More
Vocabulary
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- in light of: Because of; considering
- touch and go: A situation that is uncertain or risky, possibly dangerous.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- flash in the pan: A sudden success that is not repeated.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- deal with
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- consider: To think carefully about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- aid: To help others and provide things
- performance: Act of doing something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- triumph: Joy from victory or success
- propel: To push, or make move in a certain direction
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- relevance: State of being related or appropriate to a topic
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- public: Owned by the government
- proclaim: To indicate or show something clearly
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
- acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- live: To be alive
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- underwent: To experience or endure something (bad)
- laser: Strong narrow beam of high-powered light
- comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
- stint: Short period of time
- sandy: Person's name
- polyp: Small tube-like creature that lives in the ocean
- bestseller: Book or other product selling in large numbers
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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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