adjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreanchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreartwork
US /ˈɑrtˌwɚk/
UK /ˈɑ:twə:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
C1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreautomatically
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way not requiring control by a person
B1Moreblur
US /blɚ/
UK /blɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or out of focus
- To dull the distinction between things
B2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebrush by
US /brʌʃ baɪ/
UK /brʌʃ baɪ/
- other
- To pass close to someone or something, lightly touching or nearly touching.
B2Morecanvas
US /ˈkænvəs/
UK /ˈkænvəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- Thick, strong cloth used e.g. to make sails
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To solicit votes or support from people.
B1Moreclone
US /kloʊn/
UK /kləʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an exact copy of a living thing
B2Morecolor palette
US
UK
- Noun
- A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
A1Moredirection
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
A2TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredraw in
US /drɔ ɪn/
UK /drɔ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
A1Moredraw on
US /drɔ ɑn/
UK /drɔ: ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come to its end
- To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
A1Moreduplicate
US /ˈdu:plɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈdju:plɪkeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Something that is the exact same thing as another
- Transitive Verb
- To make an exact copy of a thing
B2TOEICMoreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreerase
US /ɪˈreɪs/
UK /ɪˈreɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- To remove written information by mistake
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefull view
US
UK
- Noun
- An unobstructed or complete view of something.
- Adjective
- Providing a comprehensive or detailed perspective.
A2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregrid
US /ɡrɪd/
UK /ɡrɪd/
- Noun
- Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- Metal structure with bars used to cover a hole
- Transitive Verb
- To mark with a grid.
B2Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein case of
US /ɪn kes ʌv/
UK /in keis ɔv/
- Preposition
- If something happens; in the event of.
- If something happens.
- Conjunction
- To be prepared for something that might happen.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein perspective
US /ɪn pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /in pəˈspektiv/
- Phrase
- Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- Adverb
- Judged in relation to other things and so not seeming as bad or extreme.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstance
US /ˈɪnstəns/
UK /'ɪnstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An example of something; case
- An occurrence of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To give as an example of something else
A2TOEICMoreinvert
US /ɪnˈvɜ:rt/
UK /ɪnˈvɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To turn the order of things backwards
B2Morelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMoremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moremove with
US /muv wɪθ/
UK /mu:v wɪθ/
- other
- To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
B1Moremultiple
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.
B1Moreobject
US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/
UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
A2TOEICMoreof yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreopacity
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being difficult to understand
C2Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreoutside 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.
A1Morepalette
US /ˈpælɪt/
UK /ˈpælət/
- Countable Noun
- Flat board for mixing paint
B1Morepen in
US /pɛn ɪn/
UK /pen ɪn/
- other
- To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
B2Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorepinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very small amount of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause pain by pressing against something
- To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
B1TOEICMorepreview
US /ˈpriˌvju/
UK /'pri:vju:/
- Noun
- Showing of a movie before public release
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look ahead at something, e.g. a movie
B2Moreprocreate
US /ˈprokriˌet/
UK /'prəʊkrɪeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To produce babies or young animals
- To generate or produce something, especially in large quantities.
C2Morepure
US /pjʊr/
UK /pjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not mixed with anything else
- Being morally good
A2Morereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMorerename
US /ˌriːˈneɪm/
UK /ˌri:ˈneɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the name of something or someone
B1Moresame 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.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Moresketch
US /skɛtʃ/
UK /sketʃ/
- Noun
- Brief account of something without many details
- A drawing made quickly that lacks detail
- Transitive Verb
- To make a rough plan or idea of something
- To draw images roughly with a pencil
B1Moresketchbook
US /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/
UK /ˈsketʃbʊk/
- Countable Noun
- Book containing sheets of paper with drawings on
C2Moresquare
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
A2TOEICMorestabilization
US /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
UK /ˌsteɪbəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
C2Morestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestart out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestroke
US /strok/
UK /strəʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
- Transitive Verb
- To rub your hand in a caring way on something
B1Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoresymmetry
US /ˈsɪmɪtri/
UK /ˈsɪmətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2TOEICMoretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretap in
US /tæp ɪn/
UK /tæp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- To connect to something, such as a meeting or system, remotely.
B1Moretap on
US /tæp ɑn/
UK /tæp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- To select something by touching it on a screen.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
touch on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To briefly discuss
A1Moretrace
US /tres/
UK /treɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morezoom
US /zum/
UK /zu:m/
- Noun
- Camera lens used to magnify images
- Intransitive Verb
- To move along or go somewhere very quickly
B1Morezoom in on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- To focus attention on something specific.
A1More
Vocabulary
- turn on
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- for instance: As an example.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- full view: An unobstructed or complete view of something.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- draw on: To come to its end
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- mess up: To make a mistake
- move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- turn off
- in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- brush by: To pass close to someone or something, lightly touching or nearly touching.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- instance: An example of something; case
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- option: A choice
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- leave: To go away from; depart
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- duplicate: Something that is the exact same thing as another
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- fill: To make something full
- symmetry: Having parts that are exactly the same
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- procreate: To produce babies or young animals
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
- clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
- invert: To turn the order of things backwards
- preview: Showing of a movie before public release
- artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
- stabilization: Making something stable, e.g. body's condition
- opacity: Condition of being difficult to understand
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
- sketchbook: Book containing sheets of paper with drawings on
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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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