above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreboost
US /bust/
UK /bu:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase something; to make something better
- To push someone or something up from beneath them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something
B1TOEICMorecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morepass on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
A1Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMorepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoreshort and sweet
US /ʃɔrt ənd swit/
UK /ʃɔ:t ænd swi:t/
- Adjective
- Brief and pleasant; concise and agreeable.
- Phrase
- Direct and without unnecessary detail.
A1Morespell it out
US /spɛl ɪt aʊt/
UK /spel ɪt aʊt/
- other
- To explain something clearly and in detail.
B1Moresquare
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
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- spell it out: To explain something clearly and in detail.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- short and sweet: Brief and pleasant; concise and agreeable.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- section: A part of a whole
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
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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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Jack posted on 2015/07/13Struggling with the TOEFL Speaking section? This video breaks down strategies for the Independent Speaking task, showing you how to use phrasal verbs and craft a great sample answer. You'll pick up practical tips and learn how to talk about daily life and cultural topics with confidence!
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