as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreceiling
US /ˈsilɪŋ/
UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Top part of a room above your head
- Greatest level that is allowed; limit
- Transitive Verb
- To round a number up to the nearest integer
- To provide a room with a ceiling.
A2Morecome onto
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone with romantic intentions
A1Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredigit
US /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
UK /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person's finger or toe
- Written symbol of the numbers from 0 to 9
B2Moreevery second day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring or done on alternate days; every other day.
got 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
A1Moregrowth
US /groʊθ/
UK /grəʊθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Improvement, development in a skill over time
- Act of growing
- Countable Noun
- A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreherd mentality
US
UK
- Noun
- The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
B2Morekick in
US /kɪk ɪn/
UK /kik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
A1Moreleave it there
US
UK
- Phrase
- To put something down and not move it from that location.
- To stop working on something and postpone it for later.
- Transitive Verb
- To allow something to remain at a specific location.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Moremortgage
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
B1TOEICMoreoccupy
US /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/
UK /'ɒkjʊpaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter and take control of land/property
- To fill a time, a space, or an area
A2Moreof late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
A1Moreon the bubble
US /ɑn ðə ˈbʌbl/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈbʌbl/
- other
- In a state of uncertainty regarding acceptance or success.
B2Moreon the market
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for sale.
- Actively seeking employment.
A2Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreout 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.
A1Morepopulation
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMoreproperty
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMoreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresupply
US /səˈplaɪ/
UK /sə'plaɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Availability of products and services for use
- Transitive Verb
- To give or sell goods to others for their use
A2TOEICMoresuspect
US /səˈspɛkt/
UK /sə'spekt/
- Noun
- Person thought to have committed a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
- To doubt or lack trust
A2TOEICMoretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreupwards of
US
UK
- Preposition
- More than; at least.
- Phrase
- Approximately; around.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- every second day: Occurring or done on alternate days; every other day.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- herd mentality: The tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the bubble: In a state of uncertainty regarding acceptance or success.
- leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
- have to: Must do
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- supply: Availability of products and services for use
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- occupy: To enter and take control of land/property
- market: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- digit: Person's finger or toe
- Australia: The smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean
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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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ABC News - Australia's Housing Prices amongst the Most Expensive in the World
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Wah Wah Chai posted on 2015/07/25Ever wondered why Australia's housing prices are so high? This ABC News report dives into the factors driving the market, including interest rates and planning approvals, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to real estate and economics! You'll gain insights into the market outlook and learn practical phrases for discussing financial news.
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