accusation
US /ˌækjuˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun
- When you claim that someone has committed a crime
- A formal charge brought against someone.
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of accusing someone.
A2Moreaccuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Morebattlefield
US /ˈbætlˌfild/
UK /ˈbætlfi:ld/
- Noun
- Region where a battle was, or is being fought
C1Moreburst
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.
A2Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecentigrade
US /ˈsɛntɪˌɡred/
UK /ˈsentɪgreɪd/
- Noun
- A unit of temperature
B2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecombat
US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/
UK /'kɒmbæt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone or something physically
B1Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Moreconsent
US /kənˈsɛnt/
UK /kən'sent/
- Intransitive Verb
- To agree or give approval to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Approval, agreement (for something to happen)
- Official permission to do something
B1Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecorrespondent
US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndənt, ˌkɑr-/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/
- Countable Noun
- Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
B1Morecouncil
US /ˈkaʊnsəl/
UK /'kaʊnsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group chosen to make decisions about something
- A body of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other administrative district.
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or recommend.
A2Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredeceive
US /dɪˈsiv/
UK /dɪ'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone believe something that is not true
B1Moredeliberately
US /dɪˈlɪbərɪtlɪ/
UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
- Adverb
- In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- Purposely; on purpose
B2TOEICMoreentice
US /ɛnˈtaɪs/
UK /ɪn'taɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract someone by appealing to hope or desire
B2TOEICMoreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMoreexpendable
US /ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/
UK /ɪkˈspendəbl/
- Adjective
- Unnecessary; that can be got rid of
B2Moreexploit
US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- To use something in a very effective manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Personal journey or series of events
- A bold or daring feat.
B1TOEICMoreextensive
US /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
UK /ɪkˈstensɪv/
- Adjective
- Large; full or complete
B1TOEICMorefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMorefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMorein 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 one year
US
UK
- Phrase
- Within a period of twelve months.
A1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
intermittent
US /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtnt/
UK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Occurring at irregular times; off and on
B2TOEICMorekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Morelie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Morepersuade
US /pərˈsweɪd/
UK /pəˈsweɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make someone to do, believe something
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Morepump
US /pʌmp/
UK /pʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- To make water/other liquid move using a machine
- Noun
- A device more moving liquids
- Light woman's shoe
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
B1TOEICMorerecruiter
US /rɪˈkrutɚ/
UK /rɪ'kru:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Official who enlists personnel for the military
- A person whose job is to find new people to join a company, organization, or team.
B2Morerecruitment
US /rɪˈkrutmənt/
UK /rɪ'kru:tmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of enlisting people into the army
- The action of enlisting or hiring new people.
B2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moresupervision
US /ˌsjupɚˈvɪʒən/
UK /ˌsju:pə'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of watching, directing a task
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethermal
US /ˈθɜ:rml/
UK /ˈθɜ:ml/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- Rising body of warm air, e.g. in gliding
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heat or a source of heat
B2Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moretrack
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
A2TOEICMoretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Morevisible
US /ˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Can see, easily seen or understood
B1TOEICMoreweary
US /ˈwɪri/
UK /'wɪərɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- Adjective
- Lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired or bored
B1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- consent: To agree or give approval to do something
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- military: Army or armed forces
- chill: State of being a little cold
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- extensive: Large; full or complete
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- accusation: When you claim that someone has committed a crime
- entice: To attract someone by appealing to hope or desire
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- thermal: Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- intermittent: Occurring at irregular times; off and on
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- supervision: Act or process of watching, directing a task
- weary: To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- happen: To take place or occur
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- dead: Not alive
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- recruiter: Official who enlists personnel for the military
- centigrade: A unit of temperature
- expendable: Unnecessary; that can be got rid of
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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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