access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreairbag
US /'erbæɡ/
UK /'eəbæɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
C2Moreapparent
US /əˈpærənt, əˈpɛr-/
UK /ə'pærənt/
- Adjective
- Easy to see or clearly understand
- Seeming to exist or be true, but may not be
A2TOEICMoreaside from
US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/
UK /əˈsaid frɔm/
- Phrase
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreautomatic
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪk/
- Adjective
- Done without conscious thought
- Operating by itself, without an operator
- Noun
- Car that is able to change gears by itself
A2Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Moreclimate control
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
- A feature that allows independent temperature settings for different areas.
B1Morecluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
UK /'klʌstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come together in a group, flock etc.
- Countable Noun
- A small group of things
B1Morecolossal
US /kəˈlɑ:sl/
UK /kəˈlɒsl/
- Adjective
- Being extremely large in size or amount
- Extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge.
C1Morecomply
US /kəmˈplaɪ/
UK /kəmˈplaɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
B2Moreconclude
US /kənˈklud/
UK /kənˈklu:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To finish or cause to finish; end
- To arrive at a judgment or opinion
A2Morecondition
US /kənˈdɪʃən/
UK /kənˈdɪʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
A2Morecoolant
US /ˈkulənt/
UK /ˈku:lənt/
- Noun
- Fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling
C2Morecrank
US /kræŋk/
UK /kræŋk/
- Noun
- Device for turning
B2Morecustom
US /ˈkʌstəm/
UK /ˈkʌstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- Tradition that most people in a community do
- Adjective
- Specially made to order
- Modified to a particular specification.
A2Morecylinder
US /ˈsɪləndɚ/
UK /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/
- Noun
- Tube shape with flat ends
- A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.
B2Moredash
US /dæʃ/
UK /dæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit against something with a lot of force
- To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
- Noun
- Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
- Act of running quickly towards a particular place
B1TOEICMoredeluxe
US /dɪ'lʌks/
UK /də'lʌks/
- Adjective
- Of a higher quality and price than usual
- Providing superior service or amenities.
- Noun
- A product that is the most expensive and of the highest quality of its kind.
- A special, high-quality edition of a book, game, etc.
C2Morediminutive
US
UK
- Adjective
- Very small; (of a person) very short; tiny
C1Moreexternal
US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/
UK /eksˈtə:nl/
- Adjective
- Concerning foreign countries
- Concerning the outside of something; outer
A2Moreextreme
US /ɪkˈstrim/
UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
B1Morefiesta
US /fɪ'estə/
UK /fiˈestə/
- Noun
- Religious festival in Spanish-speaking countries
B2Morefloat around
US /flot əˈraʊnd/
UK /fləut əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
- To move or drift about without a specific purpose or direction.
A2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoregauge
US /ɡedʒ/
UK /ɡeɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- A tool used to measure things
- The distance between the rails of a railway track.
- Transitive Verb
- To measure or make a judgment about something
- To assess or estimate (a situation or person's feelings).
B2TOEICMoreglove
US /ɡlʌv/
UK /glʌv/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
B1TOEICMorehatch
US /hætʃ/
UK /hætʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be born or come out from an egg
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be born or come out from an egg
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morehorsepower
US /ˈhɔrsˌpaʊɚ/
UK /ˈhɔ:spaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Unit of power of car engine, etc.
C2Morein 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 the back seat
US /ɪn ði bæk sit/
UK /ɪn ði bæk si:t/
- other
- Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
B2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morekicker
US /ˈkɪkɚ/
UK /ˈkɪkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Player who kicks the football
B2Moreleak
US /lik/
UK /li:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- Information released that wasn't supposed to be
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
- (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
B1Moreloan
US /lon/
UK /ləʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To give money, etc. that must be paid back
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of allowing someone to borrow something
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremanual
US /ˈmænjuəl/
UK /ˈmænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Done by hand (not machine)
- (Of a car) using individual gears ( not automatic)
- Countable Noun
- Book explaining how to use a machine
A2TOEICMoreminimal
US /ˈmɪnəməl/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməl/
- Adjective
- The smallest possible; least
- Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
B1Moremotorcycle
US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Morenano
US /'nænoʊ/
UK /'nænəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning 1/1000,000th
C2Moreof 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.
A1Moreoff the shelf
US /ɔf ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔf ðə ʃelf/
- Adjective
- Readily available; not custom-made.
- Adverb
- Selling very quickly and in large quantities.
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepanel
US /ˈpænəl/
UK /'pænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group who answer questions or give opinions
- Flat surface with controls and switches
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with thin pieces of wood
A2TOEICMorepartially
US /ˈpɑ:rʃəli/
UK /ˈpɑ:ʃəli/
- Adverb
- In part; in some degree; not wholly
B1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morequite simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- Used to emphasize the truth or importance of a statement.
A2Morerear
US /rɪr/
UK /rɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- Transitive Verb
- To care for a young animal, child into adulthood
A2TOEICMorerefine
US /rɪˈfaɪn/
UK /rɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To change slightly in order to improve it
- To narrow down your search to a smaller number
B1TOEICMoreroll down
US /rol daʊn/
UK /rəul daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move downwards by turning over and over.
- To lower a car window.
A1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresheet
US /ʃit/
UK /ʃi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- Piece of thin flat metal, plastic or glass
A2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresteer
US /stɪr/
UK /stɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A cow
- Transitive Verb
- To control the direction in which something moves
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresurprisingly
US /səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ/
UK /sə'praɪzɪŋlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretransmission
US /trænsˈmɪʃən, trænz-/
UK /trænsˈmɪʃn/
- Noun
- Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
- Electronic signal sent by radio waves; broadcast
B1Moretrim
US /trɪm/
UK /trɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
B2Morevent
US /vɛnt/
UK /vent/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opening allowing exit/entry of gas, steam etc.
- Expression of feelings often of anger
B2Moreventilation
US /ˌvɛntlˈeʃən/
UK /ˌventɪ'leɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of supplying fresh air to get rid of bad air
B2Morewindshield
US /ˈwɪndˌʃild/
UK /ˈwɪndʃi:ld/
- Noun
- Transparent screen to protect people in car
C2Morework 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- float around: To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
- climate control: A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- aside from
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- in the back seat: Having a less active or secondary role; not in control.
- roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- slightly: Only a little
- extreme: Very great in degree
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- steer: A cow
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
- gauge: A tool used to measure things
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
- automatic: Done without conscious thought
- colossal: Being extremely large in size or amount
- manual: Done by hand (not machine)
- partially: In part; in some degree; not wholly
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- rear: Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- hatch: To be born or come out from an egg
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- cylinder: Tube shape with flat ends
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- ventilation: Act of supplying fresh air to get rid of bad air
- crank: Device for turning
- deluxe: Of a higher quality and price than usual
- glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
- windshield: Transparent screen to protect people in car
- kicker: Player who kicks the football
- diminutive: Very small; (of a person) very short; tiny
- fiesta: Religious festival in Spanish-speaking countries
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- nano: Concerning 1/1000,000th
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- coolant: Fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling
- horsepower: Unit of power of car engine, etc.
- airbag: Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
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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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The Tata Nano is One of The Cheapest Cars Ever Produced
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