antelope
US /ˈæntl:ˌop/
UK /'æntɪləʊp/
- Countable Noun
- Deer-like animal with pointed horns
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat the margins
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
- In a state of economic insecurity or poverty; close to the poverty line.
A1Morebodyguard
US /ˈbɑ:digɑ:rd/
UK /ˈbɒdigɑ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Man who escorts and protects some important person
C1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecast of characters
US
UK
- Noun
- The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- A list of the characters in a book or other written work.
A1Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecolor palette
US
UK
- Noun
- A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
A1Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Morecon man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
creepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredocumentary
US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/
UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Supported by written evidence
- Noun
- Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreenvelope
US /ˈenvəloʊp/
UK /ˈenvələʊp/
- Countable Noun
- Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- A container for data in computing.
B1Moreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMoreexotic
US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/
UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Being very different or unusual
- Strange because from a different area of the world
B1Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefrantic
US /ˈfræntɪk/
UK /'fræntɪk/
- Adjective
- Frenzied; wild with excitement, worry etc.
B2TOEICMorefunction
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMoregarage
US /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/
UK /'ɡærɑ:ʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Place for keeping a car
- A place where vehicles are repaired.
- Uncountable Noun
- A style of rock music characterized by a raw, energetic sound, often associated with amateur bands practicing in garages.
A2Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moreglare
US /gler/
UK /gleə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
- Noun
- Long, unfriendly and angry look
- A very strong, harsh, bright light
B1Morein detail
US /ɪn dɪˈtel/
UK /in ˈdi:teil/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
A2Morein 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 places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinstinct
US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/
UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/
- Noun
- Natural way of thinking; intuition
- Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
B1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Morelifetime
US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The time between birth and death
- An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
- Adjective
- Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelunatic
US /ˈlunətɪk/
UK /ˈlu:nətɪk/
- Adjective
- Old use, offensive a crazy person
B2Moremadness
US /ˈmædnɪs/
UK /ˈmædnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Obsolete term for legal insanity
- The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
A2Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Morematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoremillion dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
neighbor
US /ˈnebɚ/
UK /'neɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon tape
US /ɑn teɪp/
UK /ɒn teɪp/
- other
- Recorded on audio or video media.
B2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Morepause
US /pɔz/
UK /pɔ:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing for a while before continuing
- To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A temporary break before continuing
- Function on a device to stop and restart it
A2Moreplay it cool
US
UK
- Idiom
- To act calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
A2Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepush through
US /pʊʃ θru/
UK /puʃ θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- To make progress by pushing people or things aside.
B1Moreramble
US /ˈræmbəl/
UK /'ræmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk or write in an apparently purposeless way
- To take long walks in the countryside
B2Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Moreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoresmoke and mirrors
US
UK
- Phrase
A2Moresmoking gun
US /ˈsmokɪŋ ɡʌn/
UK /ˈsməʊkɪŋ ɡʌn/
- Noun
- Decisive evidence of a crime or wrongdoing.
A1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestand up against
US /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretiger
US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretrace down
US /treɪs daʊn/
UK /treis daun/
- other
- To find or locate something or someone after searching.
B2Moretube
US /tub,tjub/
UK /tju:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
B1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
victim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMorevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2Morewarren
US /ˈwɔrən, ˈwɑr-/
UK /'wɒrən/
- Noun
- Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
C1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in places: In some locations but not others
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- trace down: To find or locate something or someone after searching.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
- con man: A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- play it cool: To act calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- smoking gun: Decisive evidence of a crime or wrongdoing.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- tv show: A television program.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- smoke and mirrors
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- spot: A certain place or area
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- exotic: Being very different or unusual
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- chill: State of being a little cold
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- tiny: Very, very small
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- garage: Place for keeping a car
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- point: An item to be discussed
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- frantic: Frenzied; wild with excitement, worry etc.
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- madness: Obsolete term for legal insanity
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- envelope: Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- ramble: To talk or write in an apparently purposeless way
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- lunatic: Old use, offensive a crazy person
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- antelope: Deer-like animal with pointed horns
- warren: Large network of connecting rabbit burrows
- bodyguard: Man who escorts and protects some important person
- tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
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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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