appeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMoreassure
US /əˈʃʊr/
UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- To make sure that something happens
A2TOEICMoreat 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 the wheel
US /æt ði hwil/
UK /æt ðə hwi:l/
- Phrase
- In control of driving a vehicle.
- In a position of control or responsibility.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebankruptcy
US /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
UK /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- The legal process by which a person or organization is declared unable to pay their debts.
B2TOEICMorebeep
US /bip/
UK /bi:p/
- Noun
- Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
C1Morebetter than ever
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- At the highest level of performance or quality.
bleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Morebull
US /bʊl/
UK /bʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- Uncountable Noun
- Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
B1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecensor
US /'sensər/
UK /'sensə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- Noun
- An official who examines material and suppresses unacceptable parts.
B2Morecensorship
US /ˈsensərʃɪp/
UK /ˈsensəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Removing inappropriate material from books, films
B2Morecereal
US /ˈsɪriəl/
UK /'sɪərɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Breakfast food eaten with milk
- Grain that can be eaten
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMorecopyright
US /ˈkɑpiˌraɪt/
UK /'kɒpɪraɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain the legal right to own a creative work
B2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Morediarrhea
US /ˌdaɪəˈriə/
UK /ˌdaɪə'rɪə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Frequent and watery bowel movements
- Frequent and watery bowel movements
C1Moredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreedgy
US /ˈɛdʒi/
UK /ˈedʒi/
- Adjective
- Feelings of tension and anxiety
C1Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Moreflip
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
B2Morefor a change
US /fɔr e tʃendʒ/
UK /fɔ: ə tʃeindʒ/
- Phrase
- As something different from what is usual or normal.
A1Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Moreguacamole
US /ˌɡwɑkəˈmoli/
UK /ˌgwækəˈməʊleɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dip made of avocado, garlic and other seasoning
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Morein 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.
C1Moreinnocent
US /ˈɪnəsənt/
UK /'ɪnəsnt/
- Adjective
- Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
- Noun
- Person with little experience of the world
A2TOEICMoreintentionally
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənl:ɪ/
UK /ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With a plan to do or achieve something
- In a deliberate and purposeful manner.
B1Morejacket
US /ˈdʒækɪt/
UK /'dʒækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- Outer covering that fits over and protects it
A2Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
lettuce
US /ˈlɛtəs/
UK /ˈletɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
A2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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
A1Morelook the part
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
A1Moreoffend
US /əˈfɛnd/
UK /ə'fend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break a rule or do something wrong
- To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
B1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresarcasm
US /ˈsɑrˌkæzəm/
UK /ˈsɑ:kæzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Harsh or cutting remark
C1Moresexual
US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
UK /ˈsekʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Relating to men and women and their relationships
- Of the physical activity that can produce babies
A2Moresh
US /ʃ/
UK /ʃ/
- Interjection
- Sound people make to make someone be quiet
C2Moresleeve
US /sliv/
UK /sli:v/
- Noun
- Part of a garment covering the arm
A2Moresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorespaghetti
US /spəˈɡɛti/
UK /spəˈgeti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Italian pasta in long thin strands
B2Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretattoo
US /tæˈtu/
UK /tə'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Morethink 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
A1Moretime for a change
US /ˈtaɪm fər ə ˈtʃeɪndʒ/
UK /ˈtaim fə ə ˈtʃeindʒ/
- other
- A moment when it is appropriate or necessary to make a change.
B2Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morezipper
US /ˈzɪpɚ/
UK /'zɪpə(r)/
- Noun
- Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
B1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- look the part: To have an appearance that is suitable for a particular role or situation.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- time for a change: A moment when it is appropriate or necessary to make a change.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- diarrhea: Frequent and watery bowel movements
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- act: To behave in a certain way
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- censor: To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- lettuce: Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- part: Division of a book
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- happen: To take place or occur
- edgy: Feelings of tension and anxiety
- spaghetti: Italian pasta in long thin strands
- pee: To urinate
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- guacamole: Dip made of avocado, garlic and other seasoning
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- zipper: Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- copyright: Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
- sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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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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