aid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMorealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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.
C2Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebacteria
US /bækˈtɪriə/
UK /bæk'tɪərɪə/
- Noun (plural)
- The very small creatures that can cause disease
B2Morebleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMoreclear out
US /klɪr aʊt/
UK /kliə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty things out of a place
A1Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Morecomfy
US /ˈkʌmfi/
UK /ˈkʌmfi/
- Adjective
- In a position that feels just right
B1Moreconsume
US /kənˈsum/
UK /kən'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- To take all your energy; focus the attention
A2TOEICMorecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMorecuddle
US /ˈkʌdl:/
UK /'kʌdl/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold in your arms to show love or care for
B2Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredelirious
US /dɪˈlɪriəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪriəs/
- Adjective
- Talking in a confused anxious way due to fever
- In an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication, characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
C1Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefever
US /ˈfivɚ/
UK /'fi:və(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A high body temperature, indicating illness
- State of excited emotion or activity
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to have a fever.
B1Moreflush
US /flʌʃ/
UK /flʌʃ/
- Noun
- Feeling that comes suddenly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To redden in the face due to emotion
B1Moreflush out
US /flʌʃ aʊt/
UK /flʌʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone or something out of a hiding place.
- To cleanse or purify something by flushing it with liquid.
freak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehydrate
US /ˈhaɪˌdret/
UK /'haɪdreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give or add water to something or someone
- Noun
- A compound in which water molecules are chemically bound to another substance.
C2Moreintolerant
US /ɪnˈtɑlərənt/
UK /ɪn'tɒlərənt/
- Adjective
- Narrow-minded and will not accept other opinions
- Unable to tolerate a drug or food.
B1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorenauseous
US /ˈnɔ:ʃəs/
UK /ˈnɔ:ziəs/
- Adjective
- Feeling like you want to vomit
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Morepad
US /pæd/
UK /pæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- Soft section on the bottom of some animals' feet
- Transitive Verb
- To put soft material in to provide comfort
- To take money dishonestly by adding extra charges
B1TOEICMorerefresh
US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
UK /rɪ'freʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refill a person's glass with a drink
- To restore strength and energy to; revive
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Moresqueak
US /skwik/
UK /skwi:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a short very high cry or sound
C1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stick
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
A2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Morestressful
US /ˈstrɛsfəl/
UK /ˈstresfl/
- Adjective
- Worrying; causing tension
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresweatshirt
US /ˈswɛtˌʃə:t/
UK /ˈswetʃɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
B2Moreswitch
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
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretriumphant
US /traɪˈʌmfənt/
UK /traɪˈʌmfənt/
- Adjective
- Celebrating victory or success
B2Moretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Morevitamin
US /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/
UK /ˈvɪtəmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Health-giving substance needed for body function
- Adjective
- Containing or supplemented with vitamins.
B1Morework off
US /wɚk ɔf/
UK /wə:k ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To work to pay some debts
- To get rid of something through efforts
A1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- flush out: To force someone or something out of a hiding place.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- clear out: To empty things out of a place
- work off: To work to pay some debts
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- cuddle: To hold in your arms to show love or care for
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- require: To demand that someone does something
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- aid: To help others and provide things
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- click: To work well with someone or something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- stressful: Worrying; causing tension
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- flush: Feeling that comes suddenly
- important: Having power or authority
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
- comfy: In a position that feels just right
- lactose: Sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk
- nauseous: Feeling like you want to vomit
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- triumphant: Celebrating victory or success
- intolerant: Narrow-minded and will not accept other opinions
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- delirious: Talking in a confused anxious way due to fever
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
- refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- sweatshirt: Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
- squeak: To make a short very high cry or sound
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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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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