acid
US /ˈæsɪd/
UK /ˈæsɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
A2Moreagriculture
US /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/
UK /ˈægrɪkʌltʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- The science of farming
- The study of farming and related sciences.
A2Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Morebacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreclay
US /kle/
UK /kleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreevery second day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring or done on alternate days; every other day.
feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefertile
US /ˈfɚtl/
UK /'fɜ:taɪl/
- Adjective
- (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- Capable of producing children or young
B1Morefertilizer
US /ˈfɚtlˌaɪzɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:təlaɪzə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance added to soil to help plants grow
- A specific type or brand of fertilizer.
B1TOEICMorefirst prize
US
UK
- Noun
- The best prize in a competition or game.
A2Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregrass
US /græs/
UK /grɑ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To betray someone
- To cover an area of ground to make a lawn or field
- Uncountable Noun
- Slang name for marijuana
A2Moregrow on
US /ɡro ɑn/
UK /ɡrəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to begin to like
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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.
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelock up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To imprison someone.
- To secure a building or container by locking it.
meat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreorganic
US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/
- Adjective
- Developing naturally and without a set structure
- Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
B1Morepositive impact
US
UK
- Noun
- A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- Adjective
- Having a beneficial or advantageous effect.
B1Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Moreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Moresoil
US /sɔɪl/
UK /sɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conditions in which something develops
- Mix of natural material in which plants grow
- Transitive Verb
- To get or become dirty
B1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Moresustainable
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moretake apart
US /tek əˈpɑrt/
UK /teik əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- To look critically at an idea or theory
A1Morethird year
US
UK
- Noun
- The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
A2Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreup and running
US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/
UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- Active and operating successfully.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- next to: Being located along side another
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- first prize: The best prize in a competition or game.
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- every second day: Occurring or done on alternate days; every other day.
- grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- agriculture: The science of farming
- grass: To betray someone
- fertile: (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- fertilizer: Substance added to soil to help plants grow
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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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