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
B1TOEICMorealien
US /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/
UK /'eɪlɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Foreigner; a person not from this place
- Person or creature from a planet other than Earth
- Adjective
- Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
B1Moreanchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreapproval
US /əˈpruvəl/
UK /əˈpru:vl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- Positive opinion of something or someone
A2TOEICMoreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Moreceremony
US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/
UK /'serəmənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special social or religious event
- Rigidly formal way of behaving
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomprehension
US /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- The scope or range of something.
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredevastating
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- Adjective
- Destroying everything; very shocking
- Causing great emotional pain or shock.
B1Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMoreeyeliner
US /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/
UK /ˈaɪlaɪnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- A cosmetic applied as a line around the eyes to make them appear larger or more defined.
C2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMoregracious
US /ˈɡreʃəs/
UK /ˈgreɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, luxury
B2Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehiatus
US /haɪˈetəs/
UK /haɪ'eɪtəs/
- Noun
- Pause in activity when nothing happens
C1Morehockey
US /ˈhɑ:ki/
UK /ˈhɒki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
B1Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Moreideology
US /ˌaɪdiˈɑlədʒi, ˌɪdi-/
UK /ˌaɪdɪ'ɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
B1TOEICMorein all fairness
US /ɪn ɔl ˈfernəs/
UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈfeənəs/
- other
- Considering all facts impartially and justly.
B2Morein bed with
US /ɪn bɛd wɪð/
UK /ɪn bed wɪð/
- other
- Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
C1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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
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
A2TOEICMoremake of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorequick look
US /kwɪk lʊk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
A1Morereception
US /rɪˈsɛpʃən/
UK /rɪˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Front desk area of an organization or building
- Party occurring after an event it celebrates
B1TOEICMorereel
US /ril/
UK /ri:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
C1Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorescandal
US /ˈskændl/
UK /'skændl/
- Noun
- Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
B1Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshovel
US /ˈʃʌvəl/
UK /'ʃʌvl/
- Noun
- Long tool used for digging; type of spade
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move snow, earth etc., with a spade or shovel
- To quickly and roughly put food in your mouth
B2Moresit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
A1Moresnow in
US /snoʊ ɪn/
UK /snəu in/
- other
- To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
B2Moresnowstorm
US /ˈsnoʊstɔ:rm/
UK /ˈsnəʊstɔ:m/
- Noun
- Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
C2Moresophomore
US /ˈsɑfəˌmɔr, -ˌmor, ˈsɑfˌmɔr, -ˌmor/
UK /ˈsɒfəmɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Someone in second year in high school or college
C2Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Moresupreme
US /sʊˈprim/
UK /su:ˈpri:m/
- Adjective
- Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- Holding the highest power, status or authority
B1Moresweep
US /swip/
UK /swi:p/
- Countable Noun
- Man who cleans chimneys
- Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
- Transitive Verb
- To clean something from a surface with a brush
- To search a very wide area for something
A2Moretie in
US /taɪ ɪn/
UK /tai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a connection to bring two things together
A2Moreunveil
US /ʌnˈvel/
UK /ˌʌnˈveɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove something's outer covering
B1TOEICMorevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morewindshield
US /ˈwɪndˌʃild/
UK /ˈwɪndʃi:ld/
- Noun
- Transparent screen to protect people in car
C2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- huge: Very very large
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- blow: To move something using air
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
- point: An item to be discussed
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- person: Man, woman or child
- gracious: Characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, luxury
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- unveil: To remove something's outer covering
- sophomore: Someone in second year in high school or college
- shovel: Long tool used for digging; type of spade
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- hiatus: Pause in activity when nothing happens
- windshield: Transparent screen to protect people in car
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- eyeliner: Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- snowstorm: Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
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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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