achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Moreartist
US /ˈɑrtɪst/
UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
A2Moreartistic
US /ɑ:rˈtɪstɪk/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Being able to paint, write music, etc.; creative
A2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebend down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body toward the floor
A2Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Moreceiling
US /ˈsilɪŋ/
UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Top part of a room above your head
- Greatest level that is allowed; limit
- Transitive Verb
- To round a number up to the nearest integer
- To provide a room with a ceiling.
A2Morecollide
US /kəˈlaɪd/
UK /kəˈlaɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come together or crash with a lot of force
- To disagree with or be very different from others
B1Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Morecosmopolitan
US /ˌkɑ:zməˈpɑ:lɪtən/
UK /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/
- Noun
- Sophisticated and knowledgeable about many things
B2Moredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moredome
US /doʊm/
UK /dəʊm/
- Noun
- Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
B2Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreeminent
US /ˈɛmənənt/
UK /ˈemɪnənt/
- Adjective
- Widely recognized as a leader in your field
- Standing out so as to be readily perceived or noted; conspicuous.
B2Moreevocative
US /ɪˈvɑkətɪv/
UK /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/
- Adjective
- Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
C1Moreexotic
US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/
UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Being very different or unusual
- Strange because from a different area of the world
B1Moreextension
US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/
- Noun
- Addition to something, e.g. a house
- Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
- Adjective
- Adding extra length
B1TOEICMorefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Morefireplace
US /ˈfaɪrˌples/
UK /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
- Noun
- Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
B2Morefloral
US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/
UK /'flɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
B2Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Moregild
US /ɡɪld/
UK /gɪld/
- Transitive Verb
- To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
C1Moregot 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
A1Morehall
US /hɔl/
UK /hɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area just inside the entrance of a building
- Large room/building for public events/gatherings
A2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a sense
US /ɪn e sɛns/
UK /in ə sens/
- Phrase
- In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
B1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein 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 the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreincorporate
US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/
UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form into a company or business corporation
- To include or involve as part of something else
A2Moreinflux
US /ˈɪnˌflʌks/
UK /ˈɪnflʌks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden arrival of many people or things
- The flowing in of a river or stream.
B2TOEICMoreinsert
US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a certain place or spot
- To add (writing) to something.
- Noun
- Act of putting into a certain place or spot
- A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
B1TOEICMoreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreinterior
US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/
UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- Remote central area of a continent
- Adjective
- Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
B1TOEICMoreinterior design
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
- The field concerned with the design and arrangement of interior spaces.
B1Moreislam
US /ɪsˈlɑm,ɪz- /
UK /ˈɪzlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
C2Morelattice
US /ˈlætɪs/
UK /ˈlætɪs/
- Noun
- Openwork structure of crossed strips of wood, etc.
C1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarvellous
US /ˈmɑːrvələs/
UK /ˈmɑ:vələs/
- Adjective
- Extraordinarily good or great
B2Moreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moreparson
US /ˈpɑ:rsn/
UK /ˈpɑ:sn/
- Countable Noun
- Christian priest or minister
B2Morepeacock
US /ˈpiˌkɑk/
UK /'pi:kɒk/
- Noun
- Bird with colorful long feathers
C1Moreplaster
US /ˈplæstɚ/
UK /'plɑ:stə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with plaster
- To cover surfaces with papers, photos, posters etc.
B2Morereplica
US /ˈrɛplɪkə/
UK /ˈreplɪkə/
- Noun
- An exact copy of something
B2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Morethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Moreunderstatement
US /ˌʌndɚˈstetmənt, ˈʌndɚˌstet-/
UK /ˈʌndəsteɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Description undervaluing how important a thing is
B2TOEICMoreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1Morevenetian
US
UK
- Adjective
- From Venice, Italy
B2Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morewoodwork
US /ˈwʊdˌwə:k/
UK /ˈwʊdwɜ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
C1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
- have to: Must do
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- interior design: The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- exotic: Being very different or unusual
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- influx: Sudden arrival of many people or things
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- century: Period of 100 years
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- replica: An exact copy of something
- cosmopolitan: Sophisticated and knowledgeable about many things
- artistic: Being able to paint, write music, etc.; creative
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- eminent: Widely recognized as a leader in your field
- plaster: Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
- understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
- peacock: Bird with colorful long feathers
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- marvellous: Extraordinarily good or great
- lattice: Openwork structure of crossed strips of wood, etc.
- islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
- venetian: From Venice, Italy
- woodwork: Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
- gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
- parson: Christian priest or minister
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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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Exploring Leighton House: A Harmonious Blend of Eastern Interiors & Western Architecture
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Kay Wu posted on 2026/02/18Ever wondered what happens when Eastern interiors meet Western architecture? Dive into the stunning Leighton House, where you'll explore a unique blend of styles and pick up advanced vocabulary related to art and design! This video is a fantastic way to boost your cultural knowledge and learn new words in context.
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