answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreauthoritarian
US /əˌθɔ:rəˈteriən/
UK /ɔ:ˌθɒrɪˈteəriən/
- Noun
- Person expecting complete obedience
- Adjective
- Expecting complete obedience to your rules
- Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom.
B2Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebiologist
US /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
UK /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/
- Countable Noun
- A scientist who studies living things
A2Moredecline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefast food chain
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
for a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Morehall
US /hɔl/
UK /hɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area just inside the entrance of a building
- Large room/building for public events/gatherings
A2Morehold it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
A1Morein competition
US /ɪn ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/
UK /in ˌkɒmpəˈtiʃən/
- other
- Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
B1Morein different ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
A1Moreinvent
US /ɪnˈvɛnt/
UK /ɪnˈvent/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something such as a story or excuse
- To create something useful for the first time
A2TOEICMorelinguist
US /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/
UK /ˈlɪŋgwɪst/
- Noun
- Person who speaks several languages
- Person who studies or teaches linguistics
B2Moremodal
US /ˈmodl:/
UK /'məʊdl/
- Adjective
- Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreobligation
US /ˌɑblɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ˌɒblɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun
- Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- Fact of being forced morally to do something
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreprogressive
US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /prəˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Believing in modern ideas about social change
- Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People believing in bringing about social change
- A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
A2Morequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Moreradio
US /ˈreɪdioʊ/
UK /ˈreɪdiəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of sending/receiving signals through air
- Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
- Adjective
- Concerning the broadcasting of sound
A2Morerapidly
US /ˈræpɪdlɪ/
UK /'ræpɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- With great speed; quickly
B1TOEICMoresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoreshying away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
A2Moreslogan
US /ˈsloɡən/
UK /ˈsləʊgən/
- Noun
- Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
B2TOEICMoresoften
US /ˈsɔfən, ˈsɑfən/
UK /'sɒfn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more sympathetic or less strict
- To make something less hard or firm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less hard or firm
A2Moresuffix
US /ˈsʌfɪks/
UK /ˈsʌfɪks/
- Noun
- Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morewin out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
A2Moreword of mouth
US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/
UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Information spread by people telling each other.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- shying away: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- express: To send something by fast mail
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- evolve: To develop certain features
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- modal: Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
- linguist: Person who speaks several languages
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- suffix: Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
- biologist: A scientist who studies living things
- soften: To make more sympathetic or less strict
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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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BBC 6 Minute English August 04, 2016 - Is English changing?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/08/14Ever wonder if English is changing right before your eyes? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into how language evolves, looking at everything from text speak to grammar shifts. You'll pick up fascinating insights and boost your vocabulary with this fun, conversational lesson!
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