action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreanonymous
US /əˈnɑnəməs/
UK /ə'nɒnɪməs/
- Adjective
- Unknown; with no name revealed
B1Moreanticipate
US /ænˈtɪsəˌpet/
UK /æn'tɪsɪpeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To expect or look ahead to something positively
- To be aware of something that might happen
B1TOEICMoreassimilate
US /əˈsɪməˌlet/
UK /ə'sɪməleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To adapt and become part of a new culture
- To absorb and integrate new information
B2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Morebillboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecame off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
A1Morechapter and verse
US /ˈtʃæptɚ ənd vɚs/
UK /ˈtʃæptə ənd vɜ:rs/
- other
- Detailed and exact explanation or reference.
C1Morechop
US /tʃɑp/
UK /tʃɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- To hit someone with your hand
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
- Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
B1Morecivil
US /ˈsɪvəl/
UK /ˈsɪvl/
- Adjective
- Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
B1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Morecruelty
US /ˈkruəlti/
UK /ˈkru:əlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
B1Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Moredemocracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
B1Moredisgusting
US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Having a very bad taste
- Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoreeminence
US /ˈɛmənəns/
UK /ˈemɪnəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being well known and important
- Countable Noun
- A piece of rising ground; a hill.
- A title used to address or refer to a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church.
C1Moreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Moreexecutive editor
US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv ˈɛdɪtɚ/
UK /iɡˈzekjutiv ˈeditə/
- Noun
- A senior editor in charge of the editorial policies and content of a publication.
C1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefollowed up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check information or facts later
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication.
- To take further action; to pursue something further.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
A1Moreforeigner
US /ˈfɔ:rənə(r)/
UK /ˈfɒrənə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who is from a different place or country
A2Moreget onto
US /ɡɛt ˈɑnˌtu/
UK /ɡet ˈɔntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- To start talking or dealing with a new subject.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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
A1Morehallelujah
US /ˌhæləˈlujə/
UK /ˌhælɪˈlu:jə/
- Noun
- Shout or song of praise to God
C1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehump
US /hʌmp/
UK /hʌmp/
- Noun
- Rounded mass, like that on the back of a camel
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelook 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 away
US /lʊk əˈwe/
UK /luk əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
A2Moremeaningless
US /ˈminɪŋlɪs/
UK /ˈmi:nɪŋləs/
- Adjective
- Being unable to be explained or understood
- Without significance or value
A2Moreno fear
US /no fɪɚ/
UK /nəʊ fɪə/
- other
- Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreno shame
US
UK
- Adjective
- Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
- Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
- Phrase
- Without apology or regret.
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepillar
US /ˈpɪlɚ/
UK /ˈpɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall strong post that supports a building
B2Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepublicity
US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/
UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Morereportedly
US /rɪˈpɔ:rtɪdli/
UK /rɪˈpɔ:tɪdli/
- Adverb
- According to information heard from some sources
A2Morerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Moresalad
US /ˈsæləd/
UK /ˈsæləd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
A2Moresex
US /sɛks/
UK /seks/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- Physical activity by which we produce babies
A2Moreshudder
US /ˈʃʌdɚ/
UK /'ʃʌdə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shake uncontrollably from cold, fear or disgust
B1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Moreslavery
US /ˈslevəri, ˈslevri/
UK /ˈsleɪvəri/
- Uncountable Noun
- State or condition of being a slave
B1Morespiritual
US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- Noun
- Religious song from the southern united states
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreverse
US /vɚs/
UK /vɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
B1Morewrath
US /ræθ/
UK /rɒθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
B2More
Vocabulary
- get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- go away: To go on vacation
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- followed up: To check information or facts later
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- chapter and verse: Detailed and exact explanation or reference.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
- at least: As a minimum
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- black and white
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- executive editor: A senior editor in charge of the editorial policies and content of a publication.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- evolve: To develop certain features
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- hump: Rounded mass, like that on the back of a camel
- staff: Employees of a company
- point: An item to be discussed
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- slavery: State or condition of being a slave
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- reportedly: According to information heard from some sources
- pillar: Tall strong post that supports a building
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- cruelty: Intention to hurt others or be mean to them
- assimilate: To adapt and become part of a new culture
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- dead: Not alive
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
- history: Established pattern or record
- foreigner: Person who is from a different place or country
- meaningless: Being unable to be explained or understood
- salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
- shudder: To shake uncontrollably from cold, fear or disgust
- sex: State of being male or female
- eminence: Quality of being well known and important
- hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
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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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