affordable
US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/
UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
A2Moreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMorealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Morearchaeological
US /ˌɑ:kɪr'lɒdʒɪkl/
UK /ˌɑ:kɪə'lɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the study of ancient societies
C1Moreas we know it
US /əz wi no ɪt/
UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/
- other
- In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
B2Moreat 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 night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebeat
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
A2Moreboat ride
US
UK
- Noun
- A trip on a boat for pleasure.
- A journey made on a boat.
A1Morecart
US /kɑrt/
UK /kɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- A vehicle with two or four wheels, typically pulled by a horse or other animal, used for carrying goods or people.
- Transitive Verb
- To move things on a wheeled trolley
- To move something with effort
B1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
cliff
US /klɪf/
UK /klɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- A critical or dangerous situation.
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A surname.
B1Morecoconut
US /ˈkoʊkənʌt/
UK /ˈkəʊkənʌt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
B2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMoredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMoreferry
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'ferɪ/
- Noun
- Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- Transitive Verb
- To take from one place to another, as by boat
B1TOEICMorefloat around
US /flot əˈraʊnd/
UK /fləut əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
- To move or drift about without a specific purpose or direction.
A2Morefly into
US /flaɪ ˈɪntu/
UK /flai ˈintu:/
- other
- Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- Move quickly into a place, usually by flying.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Moregorgeous
US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehike up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- To pull something up, like clothing.
A1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelagoon
US /ləˈɡun/
UK /ləˈgu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
B2Moremy personal favorite
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepass by
US /pæs baɪ/
UK /pɑ:s bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go past someone or something.
- To elapse; for time to go by.
C2Morepeninsula
US /pəˈnɪnsjələ, -sələ/
UK /pə'nɪnsjələ/
- Noun
- Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
B2Moreput up with
US /pʊt ʌp wɪð/
UK /put ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- To endure or accept something undesirable.
A1Morerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Morerun the gauntlet
US /rʌn ðə ˈɡɔntlɪt/
UK /rʌn ðə ˈɡɔ:ntlət/
- other
- To endure a series of difficult or hostile criticisms or attacks.
C1Moresame 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.
A1Moreseafood
US /ˈsiˌfud/
UK /'si:fu:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurf
US /sɜ:rf/
UK /sɜ:f/
- Intransitive Verb
- To view webpages on the internet
- To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
- Uncountable Noun
- The ocean waves crashing against a beach
B1Moretake a hike
US /tek e haɪk/
UK /teik ə haik/
- Interjection
- A rude way of telling someone to go away.
- Intransitive Verb
- To go for a long walk, especially in the country or woods.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewell preserved
US
UK
- Adjective
- Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- Kept from decaying; maintained in a state suitable for later use.
B2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2Moreworth a visit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Deserving to be visited; good enough to spend time visiting.
A1Morezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- next to: Being located along side another
- such as: For example; like
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- worth a visit: Deserving to be visited; good enough to spend time visiting.
- fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- float around: To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
- regardless of
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- pass by: To go past someone or something.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- run the gauntlet: To endure a series of difficult or hostile criticisms or attacks.
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- take a hike: A rude way of telling someone to go away.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- in terms of
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- archaeological: Concerning the study of ancient societies
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- gay: Happy and bright
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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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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