annihilation
US /əˌnaɪəˈleʃən/
UK /əˌnaɪə'leɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Total destruction
C1Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebillionaire
US /ˌbɪljəˈner/
UK /ˌbɪljəˈneə(r)/
- Noun
- Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- Countable Noun
- A person whose wealth amounts to one billion or more units of currency.
A2Morebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMorecompassionate
US /kəmˈpæʃənɪt/
UK /kəm'pæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- Relating to the humane treatment and care of others, especially in healthcare.
B2Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredemocracy
US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/
UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of government in which everyone is equal
- Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
B1Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMorefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Moreideology
US /ˌaɪdiˈɑlədʒi, ˌɪdi-/
UK /ˌaɪdɪ'ɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
B1TOEICMorein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejournalist
US /ˈdʒɚnəlɪst/
UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪst/
- Noun
- Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
A2TOEICMorejustice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Morelive streaming
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
A1Moremining
US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
- To dig into the earth or sea to obtain minerals
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of digging to get coal, gold, silver etc.
B2Moremisuse
US /mɪsˈjuz/
UK /ˌmɪs'ju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To treat a person or thing badly
- To use something incorrectly
- Uncountable Noun
- Incorrect use of something
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreout of wedlock
US /aʊt ʌv ˈwɛdˌlɑk/
UK /aut ɔv ˈwedlɔk/
- Adjective
- Born to parents who are not married to each other.
- Adverb
- A relationship where the individuals are not married.
A1Moreoverwhelm
US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
B1TOEICMoreperceive
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
B1TOEICMorephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMorepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprivilege
US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/
UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advantage or right given to only certain people
- An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
- Transitive Verb
- To give advantages to some people not others
B1TOEICMoreprofoundly
US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/
UK /prəˈfaʊndli/
- Adverb
- With a great depth psychologically
- To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
B1Moreracist
US /'reɪsɪst/
UK /'reɪsɪst/
- Adjective
- Believing that people of other races are inferior
- Noun
- Person who judges others negatively based on race
B2Morerape
US /rep/
UK /reɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to have sex against their will
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of forcing someone to have sex
- Plant used as a source of an edible oil
B1Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMorescreen in
US /skrin ɪn/
UK /skri:n ɪn/
- other
- To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
B2Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshameful
US /ˈʃemfəl/
UK /ˈʃeɪmfl/
- Adjective
- That causes shame; disgraceful; appalling
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morestand up for
US /stænd ʌp fɔr/
UK /stænd ʌp fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
A1Morestraightaway
US /ˈstretəˌwe/
UK /ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- (Done) with little or no delay
- Countable Noun
- A straight road (often for racing)
C1Moretalk back
US /tɔk bæk/
UK /tɔ:k bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply rudely or disrespectfully.
A1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretear apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy something by ripping it into pieces.
- To criticize someone or something severely.
B1Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevoiceless
US /ˈvɔɪslɪs/
UK /ˈvɔɪsləs/
- Adjective
- Produced without vibration of the vocal cords
B1Moreworldwide
US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/
UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- Adverb
- Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
B1More
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- talk back
- got to: To arrive at some place
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- out of wedlock: Born to parents who are not married to each other.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- tear apart: To destroy something by ripping it into pieces.
- think back: To recapture the past
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- go away: To go on vacation
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- plane: An airplane
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- woman: Adult female human being
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- father: A male parent
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- bad: Not good; wrong
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- shameful: That causes shame; disgraceful; appalling
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- happen: To take place or occur
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- joke: To say or do things that are meant to be funny
- voiceless: Produced without vibration of the vocal cords
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- trend: Current style or fashion
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- land: Region or country
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- feeling: Sensation or emotion you experience
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- misuse: To treat a person or thing badly
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- overwhelm: To defeat something or someone completely
- mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
- billionaire: Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- favor: Support or approval from people
- straightaway: (Done) with little or no delay
- annihilation: Total destruction
- compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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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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