aggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreattendance
US /əˈtɛndəns/
UK /əˈtendəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people present at a place or event
- State of being present at a place or event
B2TOEICMoreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreball out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble.
A1Morebasket
US /ˈbæskɪt/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
- Container made of strips of (often) woven wood
- Intransitive Verb
- To score a basket in basketball.
A2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredeflect
US /dɪˈflɛkt/
UK /dɪ'flekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to turn in a different direction
- To prevent or avoid something having an effect on
B2Moredisparity
US /dɪˈspærɪti/
UK /dɪˈspærəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unfair difference between things; inequality
- Inconsistency; incongruity.
B2MoreEasier said than done
US
UK
- Idiom
- More difficult than it appears to be.
A1Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefirst three
US
UK
- Determiner
- The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- Adjective
- Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
A1Morefoul
US /faʊl/
UK /faʊl/
- Adjective
- Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- Dirty or filthy.
- Noun
- An unfair or illegal act, especially in sports.
B2Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreharsh
US /hɑrʃ/
UK /hɑ:ʃ/
- Adjective
- Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- Being severe and unkind
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehuddle
US /ˈhʌdl/
UK /'hʌdl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tightly packed group
- Quick gathering of players to discuss plays
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in a tightly packed group
- To gather briefly on the field to discuss plays
B2Morehustle
US /ˈhʌsəl/
UK /ˈhʌsl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- To obtain (something) by forceful action or persuasion; to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
B2Morein attendance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present at a particular event or meeting.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinside
US /ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd/
UK /ˌɪn'saɪd/
- Adjective
- Being in something
- Being in a building
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner part or surface of something
- The inner surface of a garment.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejump out
US /dʒʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʒʌmp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremagic
US /ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /'mædʒɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- Performance of tricks for entertainment
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving tricks for entertainment
- Being able to produce good results or success
A2Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoremismatch
US /mɪsˈmætʃ/
UK /ˈmɪsmætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be the same as or as good as
- (Of two or more things) to not go well together
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Not equal in a contest
- Two objects or people that do not go together
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreoff the mark
US
UK
- Adjective
- Inaccurate; not correct.
- Irrelevant; not pertinent to the subject.
A2Moreoffensive
US /əˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /əˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing displeasure or anger
- Attacking or intended to attack
- Noun
- A military attack
B1TOEICMoreoffensively
US /əˈfɛnsɪvlɪ/
UK /ə'fensɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an aggressive manner
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreout of bounds
US /aʊt ʌv baʊndz/
UK /aut ɔv baʊndz/
- Adjective
- Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
- Beyond permissible limits; off-limits.
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.
B1Morepenetration
US /ˌpɛnɪˈtreʃən/
UK /ˌpenɪ'treɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of entering into or through something
B2Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Moreplay through
US /pleɪ θru/
UK /pleɪ θru:/
- other
- Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
B2Moreplayoff
US /ˈpleˌɔf, -ˌɑf/
UK /'pleɪˌɒf/
- Countable Noun
- Contest to determine which team goes to the final
C1Morepossession
US /pəˈzɛʃən/
UK /pə'zeʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being under the control of evil spirits
- Crime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
- Countable Noun
- Something that is owned by a person
- A territory controlled by a country.
A2TOEICMorepost up
US /post ʌp/
UK /pəust ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish or upload content online.
A1Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMoreray
US /re/
UK /reɪ/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lines of light coming from an object
- Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
B1Morerebound
US /ˈriˈbaʊnd, rɪ-/
UK /rɪ'baʊnd/
- Noun
- Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- Recovery after defeat/bad time back to good state
- Intransitive Verb
- To bounce off of a surface
- To recover or increase after decreasing
B2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerim
US /rɪm/
UK /rɪm/
- Noun
- Outer edge of something circular
- Transitive Verb
- To give something an outer edge, as specified
B2Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moresideline
US /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone less important, or irrelevant
- Countable Noun
- Line that marks the width of a playing field
B2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrow away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
A1Moretransition
US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/
UK /trænˈzɪʃn/
- Noun
- Change from one state, movement, place to another
- Intransitive Verb
- To change state, movement, place, or subject
B1Moretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moreturn over
US /tɚn ˈovɚ/
UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose possession of a ball in sports
- To consider something carefully in your mind
A1Moreturnover
US /ˈtɜ:rnoʊvə(r)/
UK /ˈtɜ:nəʊvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
- the amount of business that a company does in a period of time
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- play through: Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- off the mark: Inaccurate; not correct.
- lead to: To result in some action
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- post up: In basketball, to position oneself in the low post area near the basket.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- going on: To continue doing something
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- at least: As a minimum
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- couple: To join something to something else
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- quarter: 25 cents
- defense: Argument in support of something
- foul: Terrible in smell, taste, appearance or morals
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- disparity: Unfair difference between things; inequality
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- huddle: Tightly packed group
- inside: Being in something
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- happen: To take place or occur
- rim: Outer edge of something circular
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- penetration: Act of entering into or through something
- attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- mark: Person's name
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- talk: Style of speaking
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- mismatch: To not be the same as or as good as
- basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
- ray: Person's name
- turnover: the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new people
- magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- sideline: To make someone less important, or irrelevant
- playoff: Contest to determine which team goes to the final
- offensively: In an aggressive manner
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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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