abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreaccuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Moreaid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMoreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
at 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.
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Morecarry out
US /ˈkæri aʊt/
UK /ˈkæri aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
- To remove something or someone from a place.
A1Moreceasefire
US
UK
- Noun
- Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
C2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredig into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating food enthusiastically.
- To investigate or research something thoroughly.
B1Moredisarm
US /dɪsˈɑ:rm/
UK /dɪsˈɑ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To take away the weapons of
B2Moredisarmament
US /dɪsˈɑrməmənt/
UK /dɪsˈɑ:məmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of reducing or depriving of arms
B2Moredistinguish
US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clearly different from others
- To make noticeable or different; to set apart.
A2TOEICMoredual
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Adjective
- (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
B1Moreequipment
US /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
UK /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tools or materials used to perform a task
A2TOEICMorefacilitate
US /fəˈsɪlɪˌtet/
UK /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an action or process easier
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morego beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
A1Morehand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morehumanitarian
US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/
UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/
- Noun
- Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- Adjective
- Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
B2Morehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
B2Moreimminent
US /'ɪmɪnənt/
UK /ˈɪmɪnənt/
- Adjective
- Happening soon; about to happen
B2TOEICMoreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein point
US /ɪn pɔɪnt/
UK /in pɔint/
- Adjective
- Relevant; pertinent
A2Moreinfrastructure
US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
B1Morejump through hoops
US /dʒʌmp θru hupz/
UK /dʒʌmp θru: hu:ps/
- other
- To do many difficult things to achieve a goal.
B2Moreleverage
US /ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə-/
UK /'li:vərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage which gives you influence or power
- An advantage gained through the use of resources or a strategic position
- Transitive Verb
- To use an advantage which gives you influence
B2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
military
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreministry
US /ˈmɪnɪstri/
UK /ˈmɪnɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body of religious workers and leaders
- Government department, such as Education
B1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
multiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on this side of
US /ɑn ðɪs saɪd əv/
UK /ɒn ðɪs saɪd əv/
- other
- Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
B2Morepledge
US /plɛdʒ/
UK /pledʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a promise; make an oath
- Noun
- A formal promise
B2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morerepeatedly
US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Said, done) many times; over and over
B2Morerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Morestabilization
US /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
UK /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
C2Morestall
US /stɔl/
UK /stɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- A table where things are sold at a market or fair
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals inside the room where they are kept
B1TOEICMorestrip
US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- To remove something, e.g. paint from a wall
- Countable Noun
- Long narrow piece, such as ribbon or land
B1Moresurge
US /sɜ:rdʒ/
UK /sɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden movement in one direction by many
- Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
- To rise to an unexpected height
B2Moresuspend
US /səˈspɛnd/
UK /sə'spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To hang something or someone from something
- To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
B2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoretent
US /tɛnt/
UK /tent/
- Countable Noun
- Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- Intransitive Verb
- To live by camping outdoors in a cloth structure
B1Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMorethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoreuninterrupted
US /ˌʌnˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/
UK /ˌʌnˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd/
- Adjective
- Without being interrupted, stopped or disturbed
B1Morewithdraw
US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/
UK /wɪð'drɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take money out of a bank account
- To pull back; move away or backward from something
B1TOEICMoreworlds apart
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having completely different opinions, lives, or experiences.
- Phrase
- Separated by a great distance or significant differences.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- worlds apart: Having completely different opinions, lives, or experiences.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- on this side of: Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- jump through hoops: To do many difficult things to achieve a goal.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- regardless of
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- carry out
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- shift: To change in position or direction
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
- require: To demand that someone does something
- huge: Very very large
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- aid: To help others and provide things
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- facilitate: To make an action or process easier
- respond: To answer something or someone
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- imminent: Happening soon; about to happen
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- equipment: Tools or materials used to perform a task
- act: To behave in a certain way
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
- point: An item to be discussed
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- daily: Happening every day
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- ceasefire: Agreement by two sides in a war to stop fighting
- ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
- uninterrupted: Without being interrupted, stopped or disturbed
- disarm: To take away the weapons of
- stabilization: Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
- disarmament: Act of reducing or depriving of arms
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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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