also known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Morealtitude
US /ˈæltɪˌtud,-ˌtjud/
UK /'æltɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Height of something above sea level
B2TOEICMorearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreattract
US /əˈtrækt/
UK /ə'trækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something move closer using magnetic force
- To make someone notice and become interested in
A2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morecathedral
US /kəˈθidrəl/
UK /kəˈθi:drəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large impressive main church in a particular area
B1Morecharming
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being very likable; attractive
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moredesignate
US /ˈdɛzɪɡˌnet/
UK /'dezɪɡneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially choose for a position; appoint
- To identify or mark something for a purpose
B1Moredestination
US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- The place you are traveling to
- A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
B1TOEICMoredocumentation
US /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteʃən/
UK /ˌdɒkjumenˈteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Official papers that give information
B1TOEICMoreexplore
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
A2TOEICMorefestival
US / ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /ˈfestɪvl/
- Noun
- Cultural event with a program of events
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
genocide
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/
UK /ˈdʒenəsaɪd/
- Noun
- Deliberate destruction of a group of people
B2Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Moreimperial
US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
- Adjective
- Of an empire or an emperor
- Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
- Noun
- A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.
B1Moreimpressed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- To press into a soft material to make a pattern
- Adjective
- Feeling an emotional impact
A2Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein use
US /ɪn juz/
UK /in ju:z/
- Adjective
- Being used at the present time.
A2Morelandmark
US /ˈlændmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈlændmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Event that marks a change or turning point
- Easily recognizable structure that is easy to see
B1Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Morenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoutside 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.
A1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Morepicturesque
US /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/
UK /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/
- Adjective
- Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- Visually interesting or unusual.
B2Moreprosecution
US /ˌprɑ:sɪˈkju:ʃn/
UK /ˌprɒsɪˈkju:ʃn/
- Noun
- Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreremarkable
US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMoreresidence
US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
UK /ˈrezɪdəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where a person lives
- State of living in a particular place
B1TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoreset against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- To cause (someone) to be hostile or antagonistic towards.
spread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMoresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorestart in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
A1Morethrone
US /θron/
UK /θrəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- Royal power; sovereignty.
- Transitive Verb
- To place on a throne; to enthrone.
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorewell 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.
B2More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- in use: Being used at the present time.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- role: Character played by an actor
- altitude: Height of something above sea level
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- century: Period of 100 years
- important: Having power or authority
- throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- impressed: To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- charming: Being very likable; attractive
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- residence: Place where a person lives
- landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- documentation: Official papers that give information
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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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Germany’s Most Beautiful Region? 10 Amazing Places in Bavaria
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Susan posted on 2026/08/31Dreaming of visiting Germany? This video takes you on a whirlwind tour of Bavaria's most stunning sights, from the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle to the vibrant Oktoberfest in Munich! You'll discover incredible architecture, learn about historical landmarks, and even pick up some useful travel phrases along the way.
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