achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreadamant
US /ˈædəmənt, -ˌmænt/
UK /ˈædəmənt/
- Adjective
- Determined not to change your opinion
B2TOEICMorebarn
US /bɑrn/
UK /bɑ:n/
- Countable Noun
- Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
B1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMoreby mistake
US /baɪ mɪˈstek/
UK /bai misˈteik/
- Phrase
- Accidentally; unintentionally.
A2Morecamel
US /ˈkæməl/
UK /'kæml/
- Countable Noun
- Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
- Noun
- A light yellowish-brown color, like that of a camel's coat.
B1Morechubby
US /ˈtʃʌbi/
UK /ˈtʃʌbi/
- Adjective
- Somewhat fat
C1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moreconcept
US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEICMoreconfuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Moreconstantly
US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
B1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecrab
US /kræb/
UK /kræb/
- Noun
- Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain about something in an annoying way
B2Morecrook
US /krʊk/
UK /krʊk/
- Noun
- A criminal or thief; dishonest person
B2Moredetention
US /dɪˈtɛnʃən/
UK /dɪ'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
B2Moredo it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To renovate or decorate something.
- To fasten or button something.
A1Moredo up
US /du ʌp/
UK /du: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dress (yourself) in a special
- To tie or button something, e.g. your shoes
A1Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreelasticity
US /ɪlæˈstɪsɪti, ˌilæ-/
UK /ˌi:læˈstɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to stretch and return to original shape
- The degree to which demand or supply changes in response to a change in price or other economic factors.
B2Moreembarrass
US /ɛmˈbærəs/
UK /ɪm'bærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
A2Morefeat
US /fit/
UK /fi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Impressive act showing courage or skill
- A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
- Noun
- An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
B1Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMoreformal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoregot 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
A1Moregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Moreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelunchtime
US /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/
- Noun
- The time you eat your midday meal
- Adjective
- Relating to or happening during the time when lunch is eaten.
B2Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremitten
US /ˈmɪtn:/
UK /'mɪtn/
- Noun
- Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
C1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the right foot
US /ɑn ðə ˈraɪt fʊt/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈraɪt fʊt/
- other
- To start something positively or successfully.
B1Moreon the wrong foot
US /ɑn ðə rɔŋ fʊt/
UK /ɒn ðə rɒŋ fʊt/
- other
- Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
B2Moreplural
US /ˈplʊrəl/
UK /ˈpluərəl/
- Adjective
- Being more than one person or thing
B1Moreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorereverse
US /rɪˈvɚs/
UK /rɪ'vɜ:s/
- Noun
- Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- Instance of a significant change, for the worse
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drive a vehicle backward
- To change to an opposite state, way or condition
B1TOEICMoreshoelace
US /ˈʃuˌles/
UK /ˈʃu:leɪs/
- Countable Noun
- String used for fastening shoes
C2Moreskip
US /skɪp/
UK /skɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Very large waste disposal bin
- Intransitive Verb
- To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
- To move rapidly, from one topic to another
B2Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresuperman
US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/
UK /'su:pəmæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person with great powers and abilities
C2Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretoe
US /toʊ/
UK /təʊ/
- Noun
- One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- Front part of a sock or shoe
B1Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretuck in
US /tʌk ɪn/
UK /tʌk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start to eat a meal
- To start eating enthusiastically.
B1Moretummy
US /ˈtʌmi/
UK /'tʌmɪ/
- Noun
- Stomach or belly
- A child's word for stomach or abdomen.
C1Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Morezip
US /zɪp/
UK /zɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To compress digital documents into one file
- To close using a zipper
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy; vigor; determination
- Way to say 'nothing' or 'zero'
B1Morezip up
US /zɪp ʌp/
UK /zip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten something with a zipper.
zipper up
US /ˈzɪpɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈzɪpə ʌp/
- other
- To close or fasten clothing with a zipper.
B2More
Vocabulary
- tuck in: To start to eat a meal
- do it up: To renovate or decorate something.
- have to: Must do
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- on the wrong foot: Beginning something with a mistake or unfavorable impression.
- on the right foot: To start something positively or successfully.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- zipper up: To close or fasten clothing with a zipper.
- zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- chubby: Somewhat fat
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- plural: Being more than one person or thing
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- tummy: Stomach or belly
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- land: Region or country
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- zip: To compress digital documents into one file
- crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- adamant: Determined not to change your opinion
- elasticity: Ability to stretch and return to original shape
- camel: Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
- shoelace: String used for fastening shoes
- mitten: Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
- lunchtime: The time you eat your midday meal
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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Chao Joanne posted on 2024/07/29Ever had one of those morning mishaps where your fly is down or your shirt is inside out? This hilarious video breaks down common dressing mistakes and teaches you the exact English vocabulary to talk about them! You'll pick up essential clothing terms and phrases that are super practical for everyday life.
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