accommodate
US /əˈkɑ:mədeɪt/
UK /əˈkɒmədeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To adapt or handle a situation, task
- To fit in with others' needs, opinions
B1TOEICMoreagitate
US /ˈædʒɪˌtet/
UK /'ædʒɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb or excite emotionally
- To shake something to mix the contents
B2Morealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebackbone
US /ˈbækˌbon/
UK /'bækbəʊn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strength and determination
B2Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMorebreaks down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morecartilage
US /ˈkɑrtlɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɑ:tɪlɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
C1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morecavity
US /ˈkævɪti/
UK /ˈkævəti/
- Noun
- Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
- Hole in a tooth
B2Morecirculate
US /ˈsɚkjəˌlet/
UK /'sɜ:kjəleɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To go round continuously
- To move from one person to another, as at a party
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around or through something, or to cause something to move around or through.
B1Moreconcentration
US /ˌkɑ:nsnˈtreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- Paying (a lot of) attention to a task
A2Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredelicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
B1Moredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMorediabetes
US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/
UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
B2Moredip
US /dɪp/
UK /dɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To decrease or lower temporarily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
- Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
B1Moreelastic
US /ɪˈlæstɪk/
UK /ɪˈlæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Able to return to original shape after stretching
- Uncountable Noun
- Material that can stretch and return to shape
B1Moreenzyme
US /ˈɛnzaɪm/
UK /ˈenzaɪm/
- Noun
- A protein made by cells
B2TOEICMoreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Moreexistence
US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being present, alive or real
- A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
A2TOEICMoreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMorefluid
US /ˈfluɪd/
UK /'flu:ɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
- Adjective
- Able to move smoothly or gracefully
- Liable to change; unstable.
B2Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Moregravity
US /ˈɡrævɪti/
UK /ˈgrævəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- Force making things fall towards the ground
B1TOEICMorehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein areas
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
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 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.
A1Moreintuitive
US /ɪnˈtuɪtɪv, -ˈtju-/
UK /ɪnˈtju:ɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
- Easy to use and understand.
B2Moreironically
US /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/
UK /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- Contrary to plan or expectation
B2Morekidney
US /ˈkɪdni/
UK /'kɪdnɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- An animal kidney used as food.
- Adjective
- Relating to the kidneys.
- Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.
B2Moreliver
US /ˈlɪvɚ/
UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organ from animals served as food
- Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
B1Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moremove around
US /muv əˈraʊnd/
UK /mu:v əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
on the brain
US
UK
- Idiom
- To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
over time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreoxygen
US /ˈɑksɪdʒən/
UK /'ɒksɪdʒən/
- Uncountable Noun
- A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- Oxygen administered as a medical treatment.
B1Morepremature
US /ˌpri:məˈtʃʊr/
UK /ˈpremətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Happening before the natural or desired time
B2TOEICMoreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Morerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Moresedentary
US /ˈsednteri/
UK /ˈsedntri/
- Adjective
- (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
C1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreskeletal
US /ˈskɛlɪtl/
UK /ˈskelətl/
- Adjective
- Of the bones of the body
- So thin that you see bones through the skin
C1Moreskeleton
US /ˈskɛlɪtn/
UK /ˈskelɪtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure of bones that supports the body
- Frame that provides support for e.g. a building
- Adjective
- Outline of the basic of main part of something
B1Morespinal
US /ˈspaɪnəl/
UK /ˈspaɪnl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
B1Morespine
US /spaɪn/
UK /spaɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line of bones that runs down your back
- The place the pages of a book are attached
C1Morestasis
US /ˈstesɪs, ˈstæsɪs/
UK /ˈsteɪsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- When the normal flow of a liquid slows or stops
- Inactivity resulting from a balance between forces
C1Morestationary
US /ˈsteʃəˌnɛri/
UK /'steɪʃənrɪ/
- Adjective
- Being still or unmoving
B2TOEICMorestrain
US /stren/
UK /streɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the water from (food) using a colander
- To injure a muscle, leg etc. by using it too much
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Injury to a muscle, leg etc. through overuse
- Type or variation of a disease or bacillus
B2Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMorestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMorestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoreswell
US /swɛl/
UK /swel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
- To increase in size or number larger than normal
- Uncountable Noun
- Being overcome from feeling a strong emotion
- Act of growing in size or increasing in number
B1Moretemporarily
US /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
UK /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- For a limited amount of time
- In a way that is not intended to be permanent or lasting
A2Morethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoreto the bones
US /tu ðə bonz/
UK /tu ðə bəunz/
- other
- Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
C1Moreuneven
US /ʌnˈivən/
UK /ʌnˈi:vn/
- Adjective
- Being good in some parts and poor in others
- Having more on one side; unfairly distributed
B2Moreworldwide
US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/
UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- Adverb
- Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
B1More
Vocabulary
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- to the bones: Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- sit down: To take a seat
- have to: Must do
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- intuitive: Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- amount: Quantity of something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- premature: Happening before the natural or desired time
- sedentary: (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- require: To demand that someone does something
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- temporarily: For a limited amount of time
- elastic: Able to return to original shape after stretching
- ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- enzyme: A protein made by cells
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- cartilage: Strong flexible tissue connecting bones, joints
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- stationary: Being still or unmoving
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- cavity: Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
- agitate: To disturb or excite emotionally
- burn: To destroy with fire
- mount: To attach something to something else
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- circulate: To go round continuously
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- backbone: Strength and determination
- uneven: Being good in some parts and poor in others
- skeletal: Of the bones of the body
- stasis: When the normal flow of a liquid slows or stops
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2020/05/12Did you know that sitting for too long can actually be bad for you? This fun TED-Ed video explains the surprising health risks of a sedentary lifestyle and gives you practical tips, like when to take a stretch break, to keep your body happy and healthy!
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