a bit much
US /ə bɪt mʌtʃ/
UK /ə bit mʌtʃ/
- other
- Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
B2Morea shred of
US
UK
- Determiner
- A very small amount of something.
- Phrase
- A tiny amount of hope or possibility.
- The smallest amount of doubt.
A1Moreapplicable
US /ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-/
UK /əˈplɪkəbl/
- Adjective
- Being appropriate to or suitable for something
B1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMorecarol
US /ˈkærəl/
UK /'kærəl/
- Noun
- Traditional song sung at Christmas
B2Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecurrent
US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Electricity flowing through wires
- Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
- Adjective
- Happening or being in the present time
- In general use or accepted by most people.
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredue 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
B1TOEICMoreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefrom that time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- Referring to a period that began in the past.
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
A1Moregreed
US /ɡrid/
UK /gri:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Wanting too much of something
B1Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morein 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 half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morejoin in
US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
UK /dʒɔin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Moreleave school
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To finish your education at a school, college, or university.
- To stop attending school before completing your education.
A1Moreliterary
US /ˈlɪtəreri/
UK /ˈlɪtərəri/
- Adjective
- Concerning writers or the profession of writing
B1Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremobile
US /ˈmoʊbl/
UK /'məʊbaɪl/
- Adjective
- Able to be moved or able to move
- Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
- Countable Noun
- Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
- A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
B1Morenephew
US /ˈnɛfju/
UK /ˈnefju:/
- Countable Noun
- Son of your brother or sister
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreno strings attached
US
UK
- Idiom
- Given or offered without any conditions or secret expectations.
A1Morenovella
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A short novel
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreovert
US /oˈvɚt, ˈoˌvɚt/
UK /ˈəuvə:t/
- Adjective
- Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
B2TOEICMorephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morepopularity
US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being liked or supported by many people
- The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
A2Morepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Moreprimarily
US /praɪˈmɛrəli, -ˈmɛr-/
UK /praɪˈmerəli/
- Adverb
- In the most basic or important way
A2TOEICMorepromptly
US /ˈprɑ:mptli/
UK /ˈprɒmptli/
- Adverb
- At a particular or expected time; right on time
- Without delay; quickly.
B1Morerealization
US /ˌri:ələˈzeɪʃn/
UK /ˌri:əlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of noticing something not noticed before
- The achievement or making something happen.
B1TOEICMorerequest for
US
UK
- Noun
- A formal application or appeal for something.
- A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
A1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Morering in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To call by telephone.
- To celebrate the start of something, especially a new year.
A2Morescrooge
US /skru:dʒ/
UK /skru:dʒ/
- Noun
- A mean ungenerous person
C2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Moresnap back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, or other setback.
- To return quickly to an original position or shape after being bent, stretched, or otherwise deformed.
A1Moresolitary
US /ˈsɑlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'sɒlətrɪ/
- Adjective
- Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- Noun
- A punishment to keep a person alone in a cell
- A person who chooses to live alone
B2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moresurefire
US /'ʃʊrˌfaɪə/
UK /'ʃʊəˌfaɪə/
- Adjective
- (Of success/result) very certain; very effective
C2Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretoast
US /tost/
UK /təʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
- To make pleasantly warm.
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moreubiquitous
US /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/
UK /ju:ˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- Adjective
- Found everywhere; found in many places
C2TOEICMoreunlimited
US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
B1TOEICMorevogue
US /voɡ/
UK /vəuɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion, a popular item
B2Morewink
US /wɪŋk/
UK /wɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
B1Morework 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
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- ring in: To call by telephone.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- leave school: To finish your education at a school, college, or university.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- join in
- got to: To arrive at some place
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- a shred of: A very small amount of something.
- snap back: To recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, or other setback.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for instance: As an example.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- no strings attached: Given or offered without any conditions or secret expectations.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- poverty: State of being poor
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- ubiquitous: Found everywhere; found in many places
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- tiny: Very, very small
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- due: When something is required or expected
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- epiphany: Christian feast celebrating Jesus as an infant
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- shut: To stop being open for business
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- business: A company formed for making profit
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- greed: Wanting too much of something
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- part: Division of a book
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- applicable: Being appropriate to or suitable for something
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- realization: Act of noticing something not noticed before
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- datum: Item of factual information
- surefire: (Of success/result) very certain; very effective
- literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
- promptly: At a particular or expected time; right on time
- vogue: Fashion, a popular item
- wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- scrooge: A mean ungenerous person
- novella: A short novel
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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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