acclaim
US /əˈklem/
UK /ə'kleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To give strong or public praise to
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong public approval
B1Morearena
US /əˈrinə/
UK /ə'ri:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
B1Moreat 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.
C2Moreblister
US /ˈblɪstɚ/
UK /'blɪstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
B2Moreblueprint
US /ˈbluˌprɪnt/
UK /ˈblu:prɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plans of how buildings will be built
- Method use to plan or organize something
B2Morebranch off
US /bræntʃ ɔf/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
- To start to talk or think about a different subject.
A2Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Moreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Moreburst out
US /bɚst aʊt/
UK /bə:st aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
- To leave a place suddenly and energetically.
A1Morecaricature
US /ˈkærɪkətʃər/
UK /ˈkærɪkətʃʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Exaggerated representation of someone else
- Transitive Verb
- To make an exaggerated representation of someone
B2Moreclash
US /klæʃ/
UK /klæʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a disagreement or fight over something
- (Of colors) to not suit or match appealingly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A conflict; disagreement
B1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Moreformula
US /ˈfɔrmjələ/
UK /'fɔ:mjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mathematical or scientific rule
- Plan, rule or method for doing or making something
A2TOEICMorefrom start to finish
US /frəm stɑrt tu ˈfɪnɪʃ/
UK /frəm stɑ:t tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
- other
- Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
B1Morefrontman
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
C2Morefun and games
US /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
UK /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
- other
- Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
B2Moregenre
US /ˈʒɑnrə/
UK /'ʒɒ̃rə/
- Noun
- Category of art, music with its own qualities
B2Moreget on it
US /ɡɛt ɑn ɪt/
UK /ɡet ɒn ɪt/
- other
- To start working on a task or action promptly.
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Morehigh and dry
US /haɪ ənd draɪ/
UK /hai ænd drai/
- Adjective
- In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
- Out of the water; beached.
- Adverb
- Without help or resources; in a difficult situation.
A2Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Moreiron
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
B1Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Morelook 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 past
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
A1Moremaiden
US /ˈmedn/
UK /ˈmeɪdn/
- Adjective
- Being the earliest or first
- Countable Noun
- Unmarried woman or young girl
B2Moremainstream
US /ˈmenˌstrim/
UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/
- Noun
- Prevailing current of thought
- Adjective
- considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
- Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
C2Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreminimal
US /ˈmɪnəməl/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməl/
- Adjective
- The smallest possible; least
- Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
B1Morenail
US /nel/
UK /neɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- Hard part at the end of your finger
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together with metal nails
- To catch someone doing an illegal activity
B1Morenew level
US
UK
- Noun
- A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
A1Morenotify
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
A2Moreof itself
US /ʌv ɪtˈself/
UK /əv ɪtˈself/
- other
- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
B1Moreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreon the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
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.
A1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
paranoid
US /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/
UK /ˈpærənɔɪd/
- Adjective
- Believing others are trying to harm you
- Believing others are trying to harm you
C1Morepearl
US /pɜ:rl/
UK /pɜ:l/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
- Someone, something that is admired, among the best
B1Moreprogressive
US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /prəˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Believing in modern ideas about social change
- Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People believing in bringing about social change
- A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
A2Morepunk
US /pʌŋk/
UK /pʌŋk/
- Noun
- Violent or criminal young man
B2Moreput a foot wrong
US /pʊt ə fʊt rɔŋ/
UK /pʊt ə fʊt rɒŋ/
- other
- To make a mistake or do something wrong.
B2Moreraw
US /rɔ/
UK /rɔ:/
- Adjective
- Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- Being inexperienced
B1Morerecruit
US /rɪˈkrut/
UK /rɪ'kru:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person who has just joined the military
- Person who has just begun a new activity or job
- Transitive Verb
- To convince and help people to join the military
- To find new employees, volunteers or members
B1TOEICMorereferee
US /ˌrɛfəˈri/
UK /ˌrefəˈri:/
- Noun
- Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
- A person to whom something is referred for decision or arbitration.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make sure that the rules of a game are followed
B2Morerelease
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.
A2TOEICMorerevere
US /rɪˈvɪr/
UK /riˈviə/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone great respect and loyalty
B2TOEICMoreroll
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
A2TOEICMorerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoresabbath
US /ˈsæbəθ/
UK /ˈsæbəθ/
- Noun
- Day of rest in some religions
C1Moresmash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
A2Moresoldier on
US /ˈsoldʒɚ ɑn/
UK /ˈsəuldʒə ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue despite suffering
B1Moresongwriter
US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/
UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Composer of words or music for popular songs
B2Morestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretake no prisoners
US
UK
- Idiom
- To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
- To be extremely aggressive and determined to win, regardless of the consequences.
A1Morethrash
US /θræʃ/
UK /θræʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit very hard with a stick or whip
C1Moreto the fullest
US
UK
- Phrase
- To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- To the utmost degree; with maximum enjoyment or utilization.
A1Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moreundeniably
US /ˌʌndɪ'naɪəblɪ/
UK /ˌʌndɪ'naɪəblɪ/
- Adverb
- Without question; certainly true
B1Moreunmatched
US /ʌnˈmætʃt/
UK /ˌʌnˈmætʃt/
- Adjective
- Having no equal; better than the rest
- Being a pair that does not go together
- Transitive Verb
- Past tense of unmatch; to have removed a connection or pairing.
B1Moreurgent
US /ˈɜ:rdʒənt/
UK /ˈɜ:dʒənt/
- Adjective
- Very important and needing immediate attention
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- in terms of
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get on it: To start working on a task or action promptly.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- branch off: To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- soldier on: To continue despite suffering
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
- look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
- take no prisoners: To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
- put a foot wrong: To make a mistake or do something wrong.
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- decade: Period of 10 years
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- master: To gain control over something
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
- clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- deep: Complex and important
- pearl: Person's name
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- maiden: Being the earliest or first
- blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
- revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
- caricature: Exaggerated representation of someone else
- referee: Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
- blister: To form a painful spot on the skin after rubbing
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- thrash: To hit very hard with a stick or whip
- unmatched: Having no equal; better than the rest
- undeniably: Without question; certainly true
- sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
- songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
- frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
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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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