actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreaggression
US /əˈɡrɛʃən/
UK /əˈgreʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
B1Morearchaeology
US /ˌɑrkiˈɑlədʒi/
UK /ˌɑ:kiˈɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of ancient societies
C1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreborder
US /ˈbɔrdɚ/
UK /'bɔ:də(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be right next to another country or state
- To form the edge of something
- Noun
- Outer part or edge of something
- Line separating one country, state from another
A2TOEICMorebrew
US /bru/
UK /bru:/
- Countable Noun
- A beer; a drink of beer
- A mixture or concoction
- Transitive Verb
- To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
- To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
B1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecoffin
US /ˈkɔ:fɪn/
UK /ˈkɒfɪn/
- Noun
- Wooden box in which a dead body is put
B1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMoreconstellation
US /ˌkɑnstəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnstə'leɪʃən/
- Noun
- Group of things or people that are similar
- Groups of stars which form patterns
- Noun (plural)
- Groups of stars which form patterns
B2Moredecay
US /dɪˈke/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- To lose health or strength
- Uncountable Noun
- Slow loss of physical or mental health
B1Moredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moredischarge
US /dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ/
UK /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To complete a task that has been assigned
- To produce or release a substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance that has been released
- The retirement of someone from service e.g. army
B1Moreemotion
US /ɪˈmoʃən/
UK /iˈməuʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Moreevaluate
US /ɪˈvæljuˌet/
UK /ɪˈvæljueɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form an idea to judge something carefully
- To calculate or work out the value or amount of something.
A2TOEICMoreexcel
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.
B2TOEICMoreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moreget a sense
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or perceive something intuitively.
A1Moregoddamn
US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/
UK /'gɒd'dæm/
- Adjective
- Very bad; terrible
C2Moreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehomosexuality
US /ˌhɒməˌsekʃʊ'ælətɪ/
UK /ˌhɒməˌsekʃʊ'ælətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
B1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreintensity
US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great energy, strength, or concentration
- The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
A2TOEICMoreinterrupt
US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop something from happening for a while
- To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
- Noun
- A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
B1TOEICMoreivy
US /ˈaɪvi/
UK /'aɪvɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
B2Morelecture
US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/
UK /'lektʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- To give a talk or speech about a subject
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Telling someone off for doing something wrong
- Talk or speech about a particular subject
A2TOEICMorelieutenant
US /lu:ˈtenənt/
UK /lefˈtenənt/
- Noun
- Officer in the army, navy, or air force
B2Morelifelong
US /ˈlaɪflɔ:ŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/
- Adjective
- Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of continuing to learn throughout one's life.
B2Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremotivation
US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reason behind why someone did something
- Enthusiasm for doing something.
B1TOEICMoreon demand
US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/
UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/
- Adverb
- Whenever requested or needed.
- Adjective
- Available whenever the customer wants it.
B1Moreover easy
US /ˈovɚ ˈizi/
UK /ˈəuvə ˈi:zi/
- Adjective
- Cooked with the yolk still runny and the white mostly set.
A1Morephysicality
US /ˌfɪzɪˈkæləti/
UK /ˌfɪzɪˈkæləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Relating to the body rather than the mind
- The physical aspects and qualities of a person or thing.
B1Moreplayboy
US /ˈpleˌbɔɪ/
UK /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
C2Morepoignant
US /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
UK /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
- Adjective
- Having the effect of making you feel sad/moved
B2TOEICMoreportray
US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/
UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To play a character in theater or on film
- To represent something for artistic purposes
B2Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorepsychology
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves
C2Morepsychotic
US /saɪˈkɑ:tɪk/
UK /saɪˈkɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning or affected by psychosis; unbalanced
- Noun
- Person afflicted with psychosis
B2Morereaction
US /riˈækʃən/
UK /rɪ'ækʃn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Morerestrain
US /rɪˈstren/
UK /rɪ'streɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- To keep someone or something under control; to prevent from freedom of movement or action.
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresarcasm
US /ˈsɑrˌkæzəm/
UK /ˈsɑ:kæzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Harsh or cutting remark
C1Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Moresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMorestench
US /stɛntʃ/
UK /stentʃ/
- Noun
- Very bad smell
C1Moresweetheart
US /ˈswi:thɑ:rt/
UK /ˈswi:thɑ:t/
- Noun
- Person loved by another person
B2Moreswivel
US /ˈswɪvəl/
UK /ˈswɪvl/
- Noun
- Device joining two parts which can pivot freely
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethud
US /θʌd/
UK /θʌd/
- Noun
- Dull noise, as of something heavy falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a dull noise often from falling heavily
B2Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreveneer
US /vəˈnɪr/
UK /vəˈnɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer stuck on surface to improve appearance
- A superficial or deceptively attractive appearance.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (something) with a veneer.
C1TOEICMoreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morevolume
US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/
UK /ˈvɒlju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- Amount of space that something takes up
- Countable Noun
- One book that is part of a set of books
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- over easy: Cooked with the yolk still runny and the white mostly set.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- brew: A beer; a drink of beer
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
- poignant: Having the effect of making you feel sad/moved
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- depth: Distance below a surface
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- act: To behave in a certain way
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
- great: Very good; better than before
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- swivel: Device joining two parts which can pivot freely
- discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
- psychotic: Concerning or affected by psychosis; unbalanced
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- stench: Very bad smell
- restrain: To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
- lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- thud: Dull noise, as of something heavy falling
- homosexuality: Sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
- archaeology: The study of ancient societies
- sweetheart: Person loved by another person
- ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
- physicality: Relating to the body rather than the mind
- veneer: Thin layer stuck on surface to improve appearance
- playboy: Man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
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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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