administration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreambassador
US /æmˈbæsədɚ, -ˌdɔr/
UK /æm'bæsədə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Official representing a country in another country
- A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity.
B1Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat 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.
C2Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMoreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebribe
US /braɪb/
UK /braɪb/
- Noun
- Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- Transitive Verb
- To give money to help you do something dishonest
B1Morebridge
US /brɪdʒ/
UK /brɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- Transitive Verb
- To make a link between; bring together
A2Morebronze
US /brɑ:nz/
UK /brɒnz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- Alloy of tin and copper with a dark tan color
B1Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Morecongressional
US /kənˈɡreʃənl/
UK /kənˈgreʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the US congress
B2Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Morecub
US /kʌb/
UK /kʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
B1Moredignity
US /ˈdɪgnəti/
UK /ˈdɪgnəti/
- Noun
- Person of high rank deserving respect
- Quality or state of deserving respect
B1TOEICMorediplomacy
US /dɪˈploməsi/
UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
B2Moredownhill
US /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
- Adverb
- From higher ground to lower ground
C2Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMorefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Morefrom now on
US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/
UK /frɔm nau ɔn/
- Phrase
- Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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
A1Moregutter
US /ˈɡʌtɚ/
UK /'ɡʌtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehypocrite
US /ˈhɪpəˌkrɪt/
UK /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
- Noun
- One who decries a thing while doing it themselves
C1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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.
C1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaroon
US /məˈrun/
UK /mə'ru:n/
- Adjective
- Dark reddish purple color
- Transitive Verb
- To leave alone, e.g. on a deserted island; strand
C1Morematurity
US /məˈtʃʊrəti/
UK /məˈtʃʊərəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
- State of being fully grown or developed
A2Moremedal
US /ˈmɛdl/
UK /'medl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- An emblem or badge of honor.
B1Moremerge
US /mɜ:rdʒ/
UK /mɜ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause two or more things to combine into one
- Noun
- Causing two or more things to combine into one
B1TOEICMoremotto
US /ˈmɑto/
UK /'mɒtəʊ/
- Noun
- Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
B2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morephone in
US /foʊn ɪn/
UK /fəʊn ɪn/
- other
- Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
B2Morepin
US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone down so that they can't move
- To fasten things together using a sharp point
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
- Short for Personal Information Number
A2Morepolitician
US /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone whose job is in politics
- A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement in their career.
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMoreprincipal
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/
- Noun
- Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- Head teacher of a school
- Adjective
- Being the main or most important
A2TOEICMorepussy
US /ˈpʊsi/
UK /ˈpʊsi/
- Countable Noun
- Cat
B2Morerhyme
US /raɪm/
UK /raɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- Poem or song using similar-sounding words
B2Moreriddle
US /ˈrɪdl/
UK /'rɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
B1TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMoresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moretabloid
US /ˈtæbˌlɔɪd/
UK /ˈtæblɔɪd/
- Noun
- Type of newspaper featuring exaggerated stories
B2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreteammate
US /ˈtimˌmet/
UK /ˈti:mmeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Fellow member of a team
C2Moretraffic
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.
A2TOEICMoretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2Moretroll
US /troʊl/
UK /trɒl/
- Noun
- Ugly dwarf in fairy tales, e.g. with long hair
- Intransitive Verb
- to leave an insulting message on the internet in order to annoy someone
B2Moreunleashed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To release or let an animal go
B1Moreuplift
US /ʌpˈlɪft/
UK /'ʌplɪft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- To improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.
- Noun
- An upward movement of the earth's surface.
- An improvement in someone's social, economic, or moral condition.
C2Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevoluntarily
US /ˌvɑ:lənˈterəli/
UK /ˈvɒləntrəli/
- Adverb
- Of your own free will; not because you were forced
C1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2Moreye
US /ji:/
UK /ji:/
- Pronoun
- Old word for 'you' in the plural
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- at least: As a minimum
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- have to: Must do
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- politician: Someone whose job is in politics
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- maturity: Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
- public: Owned by the government
- bribe: Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- rhyme: One of a group of words ending in similar sounds
- troll: Ugly dwarf in fairy tales, e.g. with long hair
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- voluntarily: Of your own free will; not because you were forced
- motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- hypocrite: One who decries a thing while doing it themselves
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- merge: To cause two or more things to combine into one
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- gutter: Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
- congressional: Concerning the US congress
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- pussy: Cat
- tabloid: Type of newspaper featuring exaggerated stories
- cub: Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
- love: Person's name
- uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- unleashed: To release or let an animal go
- teammate: Fellow member of a team
- maroon: Dark reddish purple color
- ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
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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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