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.
A1Moreanymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreaudition
US /ɔˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try out for a part in a play or film
- Noun
- Trial performance to show suitability for a part
B2Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebanner
US /ˈbænɚ/
UK /'bænə(r)/
- Noun
- Cloth upon which is written a message
B2Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebreak a leg
US
UK
- Interjection
- An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
A1Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredial
US /ˈdaɪəl/
UK /'daɪəl/
- Transitive Verb
- To call a person or place on a telephone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Face of a clock that shows the time
- A knob or switch
B1TOEICMoredownload
US /ˈdaʊnˌlod/
UK /'daʊnləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- Noun
- Transfer of data from the internet to a computer
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefor the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Moreget a hold
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make contact with someone
- To control your emotions
C1Moregig
US /ɡɪɡ/
UK /gɪg/
- Noun
- Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Moregruel
US /ˈɡruəl/
UK /ˈgru:əl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
C2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehulk
US /hʌlk/
UK /hʌlk/
- Noun
- Large object, e.g. a boat
B2Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreknowingly
US /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
UK /ˈnəʊɪŋli/
- Adverb
- As if one knows; deliberately
B1Moreliberation
US /ˌlɪbəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌlɪbə'reɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of setting someone or something free
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremerry
US /ˈmɛri/
UK /'merɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- Causing happiness or joy
B1Moremisty
US /ˈmɪsti/
UK /ˈmɪsti/
- Adjective
- Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
B1Moremute
US /mjut/
UK /mju:t/
- Adjective
- Not willing or being unable to speak
- Noun
- Device used to make trombone, etc. sound quieter
B2Moreno sweat
US /noʊ swɛt/
UK /nəʊ swet/
- Idiom
- An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- An informal response to 'thank you,' meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it was no trouble'.
B2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Moreraccoon
US /ræˈkun/
UK /rəˈku:n/
- Countable Noun
- A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
C2Moreracist
US /'reɪsɪst/
UK /'reɪsɪst/
- Adjective
- Believing that people of other races are inferior
- Noun
- Person who judges others negatively based on race
B2Moreriddle
US /ˈrɪdl/
UK /'rɪdl/
- Countable Noun
- Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
B1TOEICMorescorpion
US /ˈskɔrpiən/
UK /'skɔ:pɪən/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with long taim and a poisonous sting
B2Morescrooge
US /skru:dʒ/
UK /skru:dʒ/
- Noun
- A mean ungenerous person
C2Moreseatbelt
US /si:tbelt/
UK /si:tbelt/
- Countable Noun
- Strong belt in a car to hold you in your seat
C2Moresexist
US
UK
- Adjective
- Discriminatory behavior towards the opposite sex
- Noun
- Person believing one sex is better than the other
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresilverware
US /ˈsɪlvərwer/
UK /ˈsɪlvəweə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
C1Morespider
US /ˈspaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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
A1Moretink
US /tɪŋk/
UK /tɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp small metallic noise
C1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretough out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
tragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moretranspire
US /trænˈspaɪr/
UK /trænˈspaɪə(r)/
- Verb
- To take place or occur
- (of a plant) To give off water vapor through the stomata (pores) of its leaves.
C1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moretummy
US /ˈtʌmi/
UK /'tʌmɪ/
- Noun
- Stomach or belly
- A child's word for stomach or abdomen.
C1Moreuncle
US /ˈʌŋkəl/
UK /'ʌŋkl/
- Countable Noun
- Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
A2Moreunknown
US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/
UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/
- Adjective
- Not being known or famous
- Being unfamiliar or not known
- Countable Noun
- Person who is not famous or known by many
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevicinity
US /vɪˈsɪnɪti/
UK /vəˈsɪnəti/
- Noun
- Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
- An approximate amount or range.
B2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewith a bang
US /wɪð e bæŋ/
UK /wið ə bæŋ/
- Phrase
- In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- Accompanied by a loud, explosive noise.
B2More
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- get a hold: To make contact with someone
- no sweat: An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- tough out: To endure a period of hardship or difficulty.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- break a leg: An idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- vicinity: Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- riddle: Amusing question that has a clever or funny answer
- act: To behave in a certain way
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- tummy: Stomach or belly
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- dial: To call a person or place on a telephone
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- truth: Real facts about something
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- forest: Large area with many trees
- liberation: Act of setting someone or something free
- happen: To take place or occur
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- raccoon: A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- anymore: No longer; no more
- misty: Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- call: A order or request for action
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
- scorpion: Insect with long taim and a poisonous sting
- mute: Not willing or being unable to speak
- sexist: Discriminatory behavior towards the opposite sex
- silverware: Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- gruel: Thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- knowingly: As if one knows; deliberately
- spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
- download: To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- seatbelt: Strong belt in a car to hold you in your seat
- transpire: To take place or occur
- scrooge: A mean ungenerous person
- hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
- uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
- tink: To make a sharp small metallic noise
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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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