ambition
US /æmˈbɪʃən/
UK /æmˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire to win or be successful in life, work
A2TOEICMoreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at 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.
C2Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecocaine
US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/
UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- A street name for the drug cocaine.
- Intransitive Verb
- To use cocaine.
B2Morecoma
US /ˈkoʊmə/
UK /ˈkəʊmə/
- Noun
- State of unconsciousness caused by injury, disease
B2Morecompliment
US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/
UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- A formal expression of respect or admiration.
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
B2Moreconference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
A2Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Morecreep
US /krip/
UK /kri:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move quietly so as not to be seen
- Countable Noun
- Scary or disliked person
B1Morecrew
US /kru/
UK /kru:/
- Countable Noun
- Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- Skilled group of people working together on a task
- Intransitive Verb
- To work as part of a crew.
A2TOEICMorecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredame
US /dem/
UK /deɪm/
- Noun
- Title of respect given to a woman
B2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMorediet
US /ˈdaɪɪt/
UK /'daɪət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
- The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
A2TOEICMorediffer
US /ˈdɪfɚ/
UK /'dɪfə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be different; to be not like others
- Disagree; be of a different opinion.
B1Moredrunken
US /ˈdrʌŋkən/
UK /'drʌŋkən/
- Adjective
- (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
B2Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreexpense
US /ɪkˈspɛns/
UK /ɪk'spens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- Paying money for something (big)
- Uncountable Noun
- When resources e.g. time is used to do something
- Expenditure of resources; spending
B1TOEICMorefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Morehazard
US /ˈhæzəd/
UK /'hæzəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is dangerous and causes problems
- Something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try, with the risk of being wrong or losing
B1TOEICMoreirony
US /ˈaɪrəni, ˈaɪə-/
UK /'aɪrənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems opposite to what you expected.
B2Moremarketing
US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of selling services or goods
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoutlet
US /ˈaʊtˌlɛt, -lɪt/
UK /'aʊtlet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- A pipe, hole or wire through which something flows
B1TOEICMorepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMoreprey
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The victim of another person's aggression
- The victim of another person's aggression
B1Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreproximity
US /prɑkˈsɪmɪti/
UK /prɒk'sɪmətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being near or close to something
B2TOEICMorequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morerotate
US /ˈroʊteɪt/
UK /rəʊˈteɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly change people who perform a role
- To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
B2Moresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoreshark
US /ʃɑ:rk/
UK /ʃɑ:k/
- Noun
- Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
B2Morespectrum
US /ˈspɛktrəm/
UK /'spektrəm/
- Noun
- The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moretab
US /tæb/
UK /tæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To press the tab key on a keyboard
- Noun
- Formatting space in a word processing document
- Keyboard key to format space in a document
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretank
US /tæŋk/
UK /tæŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container for holding liquid or gas
- Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail completely or badly
- To deliberately lose a game or contest
B1Moretense
US /tɛns/
UK /tens/
- Noun
- The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- Adjective
- Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
- Stretched tight and stiff
A2TOEICMoretension
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
A1Moretouchy
US /ˈtʌtʃi/
UK /'tʌtʃɪ/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily angered
- (Of an issue) needing careful handling; sensitive
C1Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMoreweirdo
US /ˈwɪrdoʊ/
UK /ˈwɪədəʊ/
- Noun
- Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreworkplace
US /ˈwɚkˌples/
UK /ˈwɜ:kpleɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where work is done
B2Moreyacht
US /jɑ:t/
UK /jɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Large expensive boat
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel or race in a yacht.
B1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- consider: To think carefully about something
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- irony: Quality of being funny because it is the opposite
- proximity: State of being near or close to something
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- favor: Support or approval from people
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- click: To work well with someone or something
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- hazard: Something that is dangerous and causes problems
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- coma: State of unconsciousness caused by injury, disease
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- weirdo: Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- burn: To destroy with fire
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- yacht: Large expensive boat
- rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- differ: To be different; to be not like others
- tab: To press the tab key on a keyboard
- workplace: Place where work is done
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- touchy: Taking offense easily; easily angered
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- drunken: (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
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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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