assume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMoredepend
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.
B1TOEICMoredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moreen route
US /ɛn rut/
UK /en ru:t/
- Adverb
- On the way; during a journey.
- Adjective
- On the way; traveling.
exact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMorefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morehorizontally
US
UK
- Adverb
- In a flat or level direction
B1Morejacket
US /ˈdʒækɪt/
UK /'dʒækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- Outer covering that fits over and protects it
A2Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Moreminimize
US /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
UK /'mɪnɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something seem small or less important
B1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
move out
US /muv aʊt/
UK /mu:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a house or flat permanently.
- To advance from a defensive position.
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreplow
US /plaʊ/
UK /plaʊ/
- Noun
- Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
- A truck or device to remove snow from a street
- Transitive Verb
- To turn soil to prepare it for planting
- To remove snow from a street with a large truck
B2Morequite simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- Used to emphasize the truth or importance of a statement.
A2Moreraindrop
US /ˈrenˌdrɑp/
UK /ˈreɪndrɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Drop of rain
C2Morerainy
US /ˈreni/
UK /'reɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- When rain falls
A2Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreroute
US /rut, raʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to get from one place to another place; path
- Path or way that people often use
- Transitive Verb
- To send along a particular path or way
A2TOEICMoresoak
US /sok/
UK /səʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something completely wet
- To place something in liquid for a period of time
- Noun
- Placement in liquid for a period of time
B1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespend more time
US
UK
- Phrase
- To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
A1Morestationary
US /ˈsteʃəˌnɛri/
UK /'steɪʃənrɪ/
- Adjective
- Being still or unmoving
B2TOEICMorestretch
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
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreumbrella
US /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
UK /ʌmˈbrelə/
- Noun
- Including many smaller things of the same type
- Countable Noun
- Thing you open over your head to keep rain off
- Something providing general protection or cover.
B1Morevolume
US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/
UK /ˈvɒlju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- Amount of space that something takes up
- Countable Noun
- One book that is part of a set of books
A2More
Vocabulary
- regardless of
- from the top: From the beginning.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- amount: Quantity of something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- soak: To make something completely wet
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fully: Completely or entirely
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- stationary: Being still or unmoving
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- land: Region or country
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- plow: Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
- horizontally: In a flat or level direction
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- rainy: When rain falls
- raindrop: Drop of rain
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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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