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
B1TOEICMoreammo
US /ˈæmo/
UK /'æməʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shortened form of 'ammunition'
B2Moreammunition
US /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
UK /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
B2Morearmageddon
US /ˌɑrməˈɡɛdn/
UK /ˌɑ:məˈɡedən/
- Noun
- Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
C2Moreat 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.
C2Moreayatollah
US /ˌaɪəˈtoʊlə/
UK /ˌaɪəˈtɒlə/
- Proper Noun
- Important religious or political leader in Iran
C1Morebased 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.
A1Morebeacon
US /ˈbikən/
UK /ˈbi:kən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something providing guidance or hope to people
- Light or radio signal used to guide e.g. ships
B2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebomb
US /bɑm/
UK /bɒm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Moreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecola
US /ˈkolə/
UK /'kəʊlə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Kind of soft drink; a soda drink
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconfuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredust off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove dust from something by wiping or brushing.
- To bring something out and use it again after it has not been used for some time.
envoy
US /ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-/
UK /ˈenvɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person sent to represent his, her country
B2Moreevacuate
US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/
UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To move people from dangerous to a safe places
B2Moreexcel
US /ɪkˈsɛl/
UK /ɪkˈsel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform an activity better than others
- To surpass or be superior to (someone) in a particular activity or field.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spreadsheet software program by Microsoft.
B2TOEICMorefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefox
US /fɑ:ks/
UK /fɒks/
- Countable Noun
- Small forest animal with 4 legs and a long tail
- Clever, tricky person
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something difficult to understand; confuse
- To trick someone in a clever way
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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.
A1Moregrin
US /ɡrɪn/
UK /grɪn/
- Noun
- Showing the teeth because you are amused; smile
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile widely so that your teeth show
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheaven
US /ˈhɛvən/
UK /'hevn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place or feeling of great happiness
- Place where God or the gods live
A2Moreillustrate
US /ˈɪləˌstret, ɪˈlʌsˌtret/
UK /ˈɪləstreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply pictures to go along with words
- To be an example that explains or proves something
A2TOEICMorein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMorenay
US /ne/
UK /neɪ/
- Interjection
- Old-fashioned word for 'No'
B2Morenuclear
US /ˈnukliɚ, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:kliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving the center of an atom
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoval
US /ˈoʊvl/
UK /ˈəʊvl/
- Adjective
- Being egg-shaped
- Having a face shape that is elongated and rounded.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Egg-shaped object or shape
- A sports ground e.g. for cricket
B1Morepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morepredecessor
US /ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsɚ, ˈpridɪ-/
UK /ˈpri:dɪsesə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that comes before another in a series
- Previous person who held a position, job etc.
B1TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreproficient
US /prəˈfɪʃənt/
UK /prəˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at something; being expert at
B2Morerapture
US /ˈræptʃɚ/
UK /'ræptʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being filled with delight
B2Moreregime
US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/
UK /reɪˈʒi:m/
- Noun
- A system of management; a form of government
B1Morerise up
US /raɪz ʌp/
UK /raiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to defeat government or ruler
A1Morerum
US /rʌm/
UK /rʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
B2Morerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Morespam
US /spæm/
UK /spæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To send (someone) unwanted email
- Uncountable Noun
- Unwanted email, often commercial in nature
B2Moresupreme
US /sʊˈprim/
UK /su:ˈpri:m/
- Adjective
- Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- Holding the highest power, status or authority
B1Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moretelegraph
US /ˈtelɪgræf/
UK /ˈtelɪgrɑ:f/
- Transitive Verb
- To signal to someone without speaking
- To send messages using electric wires
- Noun
- Messaging system using wires and electric signals
C2Moreterminate
US /ˈtɚməˌnet/
UK /'tɜ:mɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring something to and end or finish
- To (cause to) finish in a particular way or place
B1Moretransaction
US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/
UK /trænˈzækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An exchange in business usually involving money
- A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
B2TOEICMoreunlimited
US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
B1TOEICMorewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewarranty
US /ˈwɔ:rənti/
UK /ˈwɒrənti/
- Noun
- Promise to repair a product that was purchased
B2TOEICMorewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Moreweaponry
US /ˈwɛpənri/
UK /ˈwepənri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
C1Moreyank
US /jæŋk/
UK /jæŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or tug on something
C1More
Vocabulary
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- dust off: To remove dust from something by wiping or brushing.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- at least: As a minimum
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- illustrate: To supply pictures to go along with words
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- ammunition: Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- predecessor: Something that comes before another in a series
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- spam: To send (someone) unwanted email
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- proficient: Being very skilled at something; being expert at
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
- grin: Showing the teeth because you are amused; smile
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- happen: To take place or occur
- beacon: Something providing guidance or hope to people
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- come: To arrive at a place
- dead: Not alive
- terminate: To bring something to and end or finish
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- warranty: Promise to repair a product that was purchased
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- close: Almost; near
- rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- yank: To pull or tug on something
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- telegraph: To signal to someone without speaking
- armageddon: Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
- envoy: Person sent to represent his, her country
- weaponry: Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
- rapture: The state of being filled with delight
- nay: Old-fashioned word for 'No'
- fox: Small forest animal with 4 legs and a long tail
- ammo: Shortened form of 'ammunition'
- cola: Kind of soft drink; a soda drink
- ayatollah: Important religious or political leader in Iran
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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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