academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadmirable
US /ˈædmərəbəl/
UK /ˈædmərəbl/
- Adjective
- Worthy of respect; deserving of admiration
A2TOEICMorealternate
US /ˈɔ:ltərnət/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To follow one thing after another repeatedly
B2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreapplaud
US /əˈplɔd/
UK /əˈplɔ:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To clap the hands together to express support
B1Morearound 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 gunpoint
US /ˌæt ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˌæt ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/
- other
- Forced or threatened with a gun.
B2Moreat 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.
C2Moreballet
US /bæˈle,ˈbælˌe/
UK /ˈbæleɪ/
- Noun
- Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
B1Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebow
US /bo/
UK /baʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) curve or bend
- Noun
- Wooden weapon made to shoot arrows
- Front part of a boat
A2Morebow to
US /bo tu/
UK /bəu tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- To give in or submit to something, often unwillingly.
B2Morebuckle
US /'bʌkl/
UK /'bʌkl/
- Noun
- Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend and lose strength when under pressure
B2Morebuckle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten one's seatbelt.
- To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
buster
US /'bʌstər/
UK /ˈbʌstə(r)/
- Noun
- Way of addressing a man
B2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morechewy
US /ˈtʃui/
UK /ˈtʃu:i/
- Adjective
- (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
B1Morecoaster
US /ˈkoʊstə(r)/
UK /ˈkəʊstə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- A sled or small vehicle without motor for coasting downhill.
C1Morecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Moredale
US /del/
UK /deɪl/
- Noun
- Area of low land between hills or mountains
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moredecline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoredirector
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
A2TOEICMoredocumentary
US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/
UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Supported by written evidence
- Noun
- Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
B1Moreedit
US /ˈɛdɪt/
UK /ˈedɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To check and make changes before publication
- To prepare scenes of a film into the final version
A2TOEICMoreerection
US /ɪˈrɛkʃən/
UK /ɪˈrekʃn/
- Noun
- A hard penis ready for sex
- A building or structure that has been put up
B2Moreexciting
US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a reaction; make active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
- Adjective
- Creating interest, happiness or pleasurable fear
- Full of action, thrills, or creating suspense.
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
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
A1Morehamlet
US /ˈhæmlɪt/
UK /ˈhæmlət/
- Noun
- Very small village
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreidentical
US /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
UK /aɪˈdentɪkl/
- Adjective
- The same in every way
- Satisfied by all values of the variables involved.
B1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Morememe
US /mi:m/
UK /mi:m/
- Noun
- Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
C1Morememorable
US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/
UK /ˈmemərəbl/
- Adjective
- Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- Worth remembering; notable
B2Moremonetize
US /'mʌnəˌtaɪz/
UK /'mʌnɪtaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make money from your invention or ideas
C2TOEICMorenominate
US /ˈnɑməˌnet/
UK /'nɒmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To choose someone to fill a certain position
B2TOEICMorenominee
US /ˌnɑməˈni/
UK /ˌnɒmɪˈni:/
- Countable Noun
- One put forward or suggested for an award/position
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Morepopcorn
US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/
UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
C2Moreresilience
US /rɪˈzɪljəns/
UK /rɪˈzɪliəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- The capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
B2TOEICMoreresonant
US /ˈrɛzənənt/
UK /ˈrezənənt/
- Adjective
- Strong and deep in tone
C2TOEICMorerestraint
US /rɪˈstrent/
UK /rɪˈstreɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that prevents physical movement
- Quality of calm, controlled behavior under stress
B1Moreroller
US /ˈroʊlə(r)/
UK /ˈrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- Plastic or metal tube for shaping hair
A2Moresalute
US /səˈlut/
UK /sə'lu:t/
- Noun
- Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- Ceremony which honors someone
- Transitive Verb
- To raise the arm to show respect for an officer
- To show respect for someone; honor publicly
B2Moreshut out
US /ʃʌt aʊt/
UK /ʃʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
A2Moresoy
US /sɔɪ/
UK /sɔɪ/
- Noun
- Food substance made from soya beans
C2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrific
US /təˈrɪfɪk/
UK /təˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Spoken excellent; wonderful
- Very great or intense.
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreuncomfortable
US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/
UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Not being relaxed; worried about something
- Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
B1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2More
Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- got to: To arrive at some place
- left out: To forget; omit
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- identical: The same in every way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
- salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- host: Mass; a great number
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- great: Very good; better than before
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- battle: Military fight between armies
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
- monetize: To make money from your invention or ideas
- less: Smaller in amount or degree
- admirable: Worthy of respect; deserving of admiration
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
- call: A order or request for action
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- erection: A hard penis ready for sex
- love: Person's name
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- buster: Way of addressing a man
- resonant: Strong and deep in tone
- hamlet: Very small village
- dale: Area of low land between hills or mountains
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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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