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.
A1Moreanything other than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Except for; not including
- Different from; not
around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas a consequence of
US /əz ə ˈkɑnsəkwəns ʌv/
UK /əz ə ˈkɒnsikwəns əv/
- other
- Because of; due to something that happened before.
B2Moreasset
US /ˈæsˌɛt/
UK /'æset/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that has value to you
A2TOEICMoreat 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 risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
based 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.
A1Morebias
US /ˈbaɪəs/
UK /'baɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- A systematic error in a statistical result
- Transitive Verb
- To unfairly favor one view over another
- To cause someone to have prejudice
B1TOEICMorebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechew on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To think carefully about something over a period of time.
B1Morecompound
US /kɑmˈpaUnd/
UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- Chemical made up of several others
- Transitive Verb
- To pay interest on a loan including the interest
- To make something from various parts or components
B1Moreconsequence
US /ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns,-kwəns/
UK /ˈkɔnsikwəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Importance of a person or thing
- Outcome of an event; result
A2Morecore
US /kɔr, kor/
UK /kɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morecurrency
US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Widespread acceptance
- Money system that a country uses
B1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moreexcess
US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/
UK /ɪkˈses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- An extra amount.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be more than or go beyond.
B1Morefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefinancial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMoreflaw in
US
UK
- Noun
- A defect or imperfection in something.
- A weakness or error in an argument or reasoning.
for free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefranchise
US /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/
UK /'fræntʃaɪz/
- Noun
- Right to run a business using name of a company
- A right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.
- Transitive Verb
- To sell the use of a brand to run a company
B2TOEICMoregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein excess of
US /ɪn ˈɛkˌsɛs ʌv/
UK /in ˈekses ɔv/
- Preposition
- More than.
- Phrase
- More than; exceeding.
A1Morein 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 half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMoreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMorejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremortgage
US /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/
UK /'mɔ:ɡɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- A legal agreement in which you borrow money in order to buy a house using the house as a guarantee
- Transitive Verb
- To borrow money to buy a house, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if you cannot pay the debt
B1TOEICMorenominal
US /ˈnɑmənəl/
UK /ˈnɒmɪnl/
- Adjective
- Not having full power; in name only
B2TOEICMoreof age
US /əv eɪdʒ/
UK /əv eɪdʒ/
- other
- Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
A2Moreof choice
US /əv tʃɔɪs/
UK /əv tʃɔɪs/
- other
- Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreof value
US /ʌv ˈvælju/
UK /ɔv ˈvælju/
- Adjective
- Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- Providing a benefit or advantage.
A1Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreounce
US /aʊns/
UK /aʊns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- (Often in negative) very small amount of something
B2Moreoutside 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.
A1Morepace
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
A2Moreper annum
US
UK
- Phrase
- By the year; each year
B1Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Morepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMorerally around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come together to support someone or something.
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerun afoul of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come into conflict with; to violate or transgress.
A1Morerun up in
US /rʌn ʌp ɪn/
UK /rʌn ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
C2Moresell off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
A2Moreset by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate and save for another use or time
A1Moreskate on
US /skeɪt ɑn/
UK /skeɪt ɒn/
- other
- To move continuously and smoothly over a surface.
C2Moresovereign
US /ˈsɑ:vrən/
UK /ˈsɒvrɪn/
- Countable Noun
- King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
B2Morespeculative
US /ˈspɛkjulətɪv, -ˌle-/
UK /ˈspekjələtɪv/
- Adjective
- Not based on sure knowledge; based on intuition
- Based on conjecture or abstract reasoning; theoretical rather than demonstrably factual.
B2Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMorestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretransparent
US /trænsˈpærənt/
UK /trænsˈpærənt/
- Adjective
- Being open to see and to public criticism
- Able to be seen through
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreyield
US /jild/
UK /ji:ld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bend or break because of a strong force
- To give way to someone or something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of crops grown
- Amount of profit you make
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- in excess of: More than.
- as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
- run up in: To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- per annum: By the year; each year
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- run afoul of: To come into conflict with; to violate or transgress.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- rally around: To come together to support someone or something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- deal with
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- skate on: To move continuously and smoothly over a surface.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- in terms of
- have to: Must do
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
- chew on: To think carefully about something over a period of time.
- check out
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- strike: To hit something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- financial: Involving money
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- asset: Thing that has value to you
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- speculative: Not based on sure knowledge; based on intuition
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- nominal: Not having full power; in name only
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Is This the 1975 Gold Moment? Rick Rule Breaks Down the Signs
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Alex posted on 2026/08/28Wondering why gold isn't reacting to rising interest rates like it used to? Tune in as Rick Rule, a seasoned resource investor, breaks down the surprising signs pointing to a potential gold rally, explaining the "deterioration of the U.S. dollar" and "counterparty risk" in plain English. You'll gain a fascinating new perspective on market mechanics and pick up some key economic terms along the way!
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