account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreagenda
US /əˈdʒɛndə/
UK /ə'dʒendə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
B1TOEICMorealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
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.
A2Moreasset
US /ˈæsˌɛt/
UK /'æset/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that has value to you
A2TOEICMoreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreat play here
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- In operation or having an effect in a particular situation or context.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebond
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
A2TOEICMorebuy back
US /ˈbaɪ ˈbæk/
UK /ˈbaɪ ˈbæk/
- other
- To purchase something again after selling it.
B2Moreby the way of
US /baɪ ðə weɪ ʌv/
UK /baɪ ðə weɪ əv/
- other
- Using or via a particular route or method.
B2Morecatastrophe
US /kəˈtæstrəfi/
UK /kə'tæstrəfɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
- A complete failure; a fiasco.
B2Morechart
US /tʃɑ:rt/
UK /tʃɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drawing showing information in a clear way
- Map of the sea or stars
- Transitive Verb
- To make a plan for future action
- To make a map of
B1Morechoke point
US
UK
- Noun
- A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
- A bottleneck or point of congestion in a system or process.
collapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
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.
A1Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
financial
US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/
UK /faɪˈnænʃl/
- Adjective
- Involving money
- Relating to investments.
- Countable Noun
- A person who provides advice on financial matters.
A2TOEICMorefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefull picture
US
UK
- Noun
- A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- A detailed and comprehensive view or representation of something.
get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Morego to ground
US /goʊ tə graʊnd/
UK /gəu tə graund/
- other
- Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
C2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
A2Morein 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 places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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
A1Moreinflate
US /ɪnˈflet/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
- Transitive Verb
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
B1Moreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMoreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremagically
US /'mædʒɪklɪ/
UK /'mædʒɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner that uses or involves magic
B1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremortgage
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
B1TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenot surprisingly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
A1Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMorepaid off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To have bribed someone.
- To have paid a debt in full.
A1Morepay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
A1Moreproductive
US /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/
UK /prəˈdʌktɪv/
- Adjective
- Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
B1Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreshrink
US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller
- Noun
- A rude name for a psychiatrist
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespiral
US /ˈspaɪrəl/
UK /'spaɪrəl/
- Noun
- A continuous curve round a central point
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in a continuous curve round a point
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.
B2TOEICMoretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewealth
US /wɛlθ/
UK /welθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
A2TOEICMorewindow of opportunity
US
UK
- Noun
- A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- A short period of time in which something can be done.
A1Morezoom out
US /zum aʊt/
UK /zu:m aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- To take a broader perspective; to consider the overall context.
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- by the way of: Using or via a particular route or method.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- deal with
- go to ground: Hide or disappear to avoid capture or trouble.
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- choke point: A strategic narrow passage or area where movement is easily restricted or controlled.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- buy back: To purchase something again after selling it.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- window of opportunity: A favorable period of time for doing something that will lead to a successful outcome.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- shrink: To become smaller
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- catastrophe: Very bad disaster causing much suffering, etc.
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- asset: Thing that has value to you
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- magically: In a manner that uses or involves magic
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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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