answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreas per
US
UK
- Preposition
- According to; in accordance with.
- As specified by; in the manner of.
A2Moreat a loss
US
UK
- Phrase
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebizarre
US /bɪˈzɑr/
UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Odd or strange
B2Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morecelebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Morechaotic
US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
B1Morecircus
US /ˈsɜ:rkəs/
UK /ˈsɜ:kəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- A chaotic or disorganized event or situation.
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
B1Moreclown
US /klaʊn/
UK /klaʊn/
- Countable Noun
- Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- Intransitive Verb
- To play jokes or tricks
B2Morecome up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
A1Morecommitment
US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
A2Morecontext
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
A2Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Moredead or alive
US
UK
- Phrase
- Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
A1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
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.
A2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefollowed up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check information or facts later
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication.
- To take further action; to pursue something further.
A1Morefor a laugh
US /fɚ ə ˈlæf/
UK /fə ə ˈlɑ:f/
- other
- Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
B1Morefrom a distance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not close; far away.
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoes to show
US
UK
- Phrase
- To demonstrate or prove something.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregreen screen
US
UK
- Noun
- A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- A feature in video editing software that allows users to replace a green background with another image or video.
A1Moreharbour
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, hold, include, or hide something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B2Morehard at it
US /hɑrd ət ɪt/
UK /hɑ:d ət ɪt/
- other
- Working very hard and with great effort.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein light of
US /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
UK /in lait ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of; considering
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account
- Because of; as a result of
A1Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreinvite
US /ɪnˈvaɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- Noun
- An invitation
A2TOEICMoreiron out
US /ˈaɪən aʊt/
UK /ˈaiən aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resolve or settle (difficulties or problems).
B1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
just kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremental fog
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of reduced cognitive function, making thinking and concentration difficult.
- A temporary state of confusion or lack of clarity in thinking.
A2Moremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Moremotorcycle
US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/
UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreparody
US /ˈpærədi/
UK /ˈpærədi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- Transitive Verb
- To produce a parody of.
B2Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morepolished
US /ˈpɑlɪʃt/
UK /ˈpɒlɪʃt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- To improve by practicing or working on it
- Verb
- To improve by practicing or working on it
B1Morepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMoresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moresketch
US /skɛtʃ/
UK /sketʃ/
- Noun
- Brief account of something without many details
- A drawing made quickly that lacks detail
- Transitive Verb
- To make a rough plan or idea of something
- To draw images roughly with a pencil
B1Moresloth
US /slɔθ, sloθ, slɑθ/
UK /sləʊθ/
- Noun
- Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
C1Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretake 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.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto arms
US /tə ɑrmz/
UK /tə ɑ:mz/
- other
- A call to take up weapons and fight.
B2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for a laugh: Done to amuse or entertain, not seriously.
- followed up: To check information or facts later
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- mental fog: A state of reduced cognitive function, making thinking and concentration difficult.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
- from a distance: Not close; far away.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in light of: Because of; considering
- to arms: A call to take up weapons and fight.
- goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- as per: According to; in accordance with.
- at a loss
- iron out: To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- hard at it: Working very hard and with great effort.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- go on: To continue doing something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- cruise: To easily achieve
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- parody: Humorous or satirical imitations of something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- sloth: Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- polished: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
- harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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