agreement
US /əˈɡrimənt/
UK /əˈgri:mənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- A formal arrangement between people or groups
A2TOEICMorealmost all of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Morebalance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMoreborder
US /ˈbɔrdɚ/
UK /'bɔ:də(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be right next to another country or state
- To form the edge of something
- Noun
- Outer part or edge of something
- Line separating one country, state from another
A2TOEICMorebreaks down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morecarve out
US /kɑrv aʊt/
UK /kɑ:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- To separate or isolate something from a larger whole.
C2Morecivil
US /ˈsɪvəl/
UK /ˈsɪvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moreconflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreescalation
US /ˌeskə'leɪʃn/
UK /ˌeskə'leɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in severity
B2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMoreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget up to
US /ɡɛt ʌp tu/
UK /ɡet ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do something slightly naughty
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein 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 particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein shambles
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- In a very bad condition; badly organized.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreleadership
US /ˈli:dərʃɪp/
UK /ˈli:dəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to guide or influence others
B1Morelegitimacy
US /ləˈdʒɪtəməsi/
UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪməsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
B2Moreliberation
US /ˌlɪbəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌlɪbə'reɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of setting someone or something free
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremilitia
US /məˈlɪʃə/
UK /məˈlɪʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Local armed forces to assist the police
B2Moremuslim
US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/
UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to Islam
C2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreoccupation
US /ˌɑkjəˈpeʃən/
UK /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/
- Noun
- A career or regular job
- Act of entering and taking control of an area
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreproxy
US /ˈprɑksi/
UK /'prɒksɪ/
- Noun
- Person authorized to act for another
B2TOEICMorepull in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive a vehicle into a small space
A1Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMoreregional
US /ˈridʒənəl/
UK /ˈri:dʒənl/
- Adjective
- Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- Characteristic of a particular region.
B1Morereligious
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
B1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Morerise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Morespill
US /spɪl/
UK /spɪl/
- Noun
- Accident when someone falls
- Act of allowing a fluid to escape
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come out of and spread beyond limits
- To tell secrets or let information escape
B1Moresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMoresupporter
US /səˈpɔrtɚ, -ˈpor-/
UK /səˈpɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
- Someone who is a fan of a particular sports team
B1Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
wipe out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy or be destroyed
- To fall off a surfboard or skis.
A2Morezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1Morezone in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To focus attention or effort completely on something.
B1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- consider: To think carefully about something
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- occupation: A career or regular job
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- proxy: Person authorized to act for another
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- legitimacy: Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- escalation: An increase in severity
- agreement: Sharing the same opinion or reach a decision
- liberation: Act of setting someone or something free
- regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- supporter: Someone showing they are in favor of a idea, plan
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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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