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.
C2Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecamp
US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (military) base
- Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
- Intransitive Verb
- To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclimate control
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
- A feature that allows independent temperature settings for different areas.
B1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Moreconquer
US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
B2Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Morecrystal clear
US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/
UK /ˈkristəl kliə/
- Adjective
- Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
A2Morecylinder
US /ˈsɪləndɚ/
UK /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/
- Noun
- Tube shape with flat ends
- A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.
B2Morediesel
US /ˈdizəl, -səl/
UK /ˈdi:zl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- Countable Noun
- An internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.
- A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
B1Morediff
US /'dɪf/
UK /'dɪf/
- Noun
- Shortened form of a car's 'differential
- A display of the differences between two computer files.
- Transitive Verb
- To compare two files and display the differences.
B2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrive up
US /draɪv ʌp/
UK /draiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause something to increase.
- To arrive in a vehicle.
A1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreengine
US /ˈɛndʒɪn/
UK /'endʒɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
- The part of a train that pulls railway cars
A2TOEICMoreface of adversity
US
UK
- Noun
- The ability to remain strong and determined when faced with difficulties or challenges.
- Phrase
- Demonstrating resilience and strength when confronted with hardship.
- A calm and enduring demeanor when experiencing misfortune.
A1Morefactory
US /ˈfæktəri/
UK /ˈfæktri/
- Countable Noun
- Building where things are made
A2TOEICMorefishing for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Present continuous of trying to catch fish.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go at it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- To attack or fight someone.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehill
US /hɪl/
UK /hɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High land not as high as a mountain
- Where the road or land goes upward; slope
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2Morehit the road
US /hɪt ði rəʊd/
UK /hit ðə roʊd/
- Idiom
- To begin a journey; to leave.
- To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a place.
- To travel.
A1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelower
US /ˈlaʊɚ, laʊr/
UK /'ləʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- In a position more near the bottom
- Transitive Verb
- To move something downward to the ground
A2Morelure
US /lʊr/
UK /lʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Appealing quality that attracts people
- Device used to attract animals to catch them
- Transitive Verb
- To attract someone using something appealing
B1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremalaria
US /məˈlɛriə/
UK /məˈleəriə/
- Noun
- Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
B2Moremanual
US /ˈmænjuəl/
UK /ˈmænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Done by hand (not machine)
- (Of a car) using individual gears ( not automatic)
- Countable Noun
- Book explaining how to use a machine
A2TOEICMoremarlin
US /ˈmɑ:rlɪn/
UK /ˈmɑ:lɪn/
- Noun
- Large long-jawed oceanic sport fish
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof means
US /ʌv minz/
UK /əv mi:nz/
- other
- Having resources or wealth available for use.
B2Moreon the fly
US /ɑn ði flai/
UK /ɔn ðə flai/
- Phrase
- While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- Adjective
- (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
A1Morepress
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
A2TOEICMoreranger
US /ˈrendʒɚ/
UK /ˈreɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Official who manages and protects a park or forest
B2Morereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMorerod
US /rɑ:d/
UK /rɒd/
- Countable Noun
- Straight, thin stick or bar
- Pole with a line and hook to catch fish with
B1Moreroll back
US /rol bæk/
UK /rəul bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To restore a system or database to a previous state.
A2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Morespider
US /ˈspaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
B1Morestand back
US /stænd bæk/
UK /stænd bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- To not get involved in a situation; to take a detached perspective.
A2Morestay 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.
stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresurvival
US /sɚˈvaɪvəl/
UK /səˈvaɪvl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
A2Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Moretag on
US /tæg ɑn/
UK /tæg ɒn/
- other
- To add something extra or join a group or activity.
B2Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMoreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moretow
US /to/
UK /təʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
- A rope or chain used for towing a vehicle or boat.
- Transitive Verb
- To pull a vehicle with ropes using another vehicle
B2TOEICMoreup the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Moreup the river
US /ʌp ði ˈrɪvɚ/
UK /ʌp ðə ˈrɪvə/
- other
- Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
B2Moreupstream
US /ˈʌpˈstrim/
UK /ˌʌpˈstri:m/
- Adverb
- In the direction opposite the flow of river/stream
B2Moreused 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
A1Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2Moreworth mentioning
US
UK
- Phrase
- Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- Significant enough to warrant attention or discussion.
B1More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- have to: Must do
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- check out
- at least: As a minimum
- climate control: A system for regulating temperature and humidity in a building or vehicle.
- hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
- roll back
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- face of adversity: The ability to remain strong and determined when faced with difficulties or challenges.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- set up
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- go on: To continue doing something
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- dude: Form of address for a man
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- cruise: To easily achieve
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- mad: Very angry
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- big: Popular
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- manual: Done by hand (not machine)
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- lower: In a position more near the bottom
- malaria: Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
- camp: A (military) base
- factory: Building where things are made
- hill: High land not as high as a mountain
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
- cylinder: Tube shape with flat ends
- car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- rod: Straight, thin stick or bar
- spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
- ranger: Official who manages and protects a park or forest
- upstream: In the direction opposite the flow of river/stream
- tow: Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
- marlin: Large long-jawed oceanic sport fish
- diff: Shortened form of a car's 'differential
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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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