against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
A2Moreaggregate
US /ˈæɡrɪɡɪt/
UK /'æɡrɪɡət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sum total amount of something
- A whole formed by combining several separate elements.
- Transitive Verb
- To gather, involve or combine into a single group
B1TOEICMoreallegory
US /ˈælɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /'æləɡərɪ/
- Noun
- Expression of symbolic fictional figures, actions
B2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreastrology
US /əˈstrɑ:lədʒi/
UK /əˈstrɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of how the stars influence human lives
C1Moreastronomy
US /əˈstrɑ:nəmi/
UK /əˈstrɒnəmi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of stars and other bodies in space
B2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreaudible
US /ˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
B2Moreaversion
US /əˈvɜ:rʒn/
UK /əˈvɜ:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong feeling of dislike
B2TOEICMoreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Moreby the book
US /baɪ ði bʊk/
UK /bai ðə buk/
- Phrase
- According to the rules; strictly
A1Morecasino
US /kəˈsi:noʊ/
UK /kəˈsi:nəʊ/
- Noun
- Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
B2Moredeal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
C1Morefavorable
US /ˈfevərəbəl, ˈfevrə-/
UK /'feɪvərəbl/
- Adjective
- When a good result or positive outcome is likely
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflipping
US /'flɪpɪŋ/
UK /ˈflɪpɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Adjective
- Used to express mild annoyance or anger.
- A mild form of expletive, used for emphasis or annoyance.
B2Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor 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.
A1Morefunding
US /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
UK /ˈfʌndɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply money for something
A2Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregambling
US /'ɡæmblɪŋ/
UK /'ɡæmblɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of betting money on events
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To play games to win money
- To take risky action in the hope of a desired result.
B1Moreguarantee
US /ˌɡærənˈti/
UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/
- Transitive Verb
- To promise to repair a broken product
- To promise that something will happen or be done
- Countable Noun
- A promise to repair a broken product
- Promise that something will be done as expected
A2TOEICMoregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
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.
C1Morein principle
US /ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /in ˈprinsəpl/
- Phrase
- In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
C1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreintensely
US /ɪnˈtɛnslɪ/
UK /ɪn'tenslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner that is very strong or extreme
A2Moreloss
US /lɔ:s/
UK /lɒs/
- Noun
- Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
A2TOEICMoreobjectively
US /əbˈdʒɛktɪvlɪ/
UK /əb'dʒektɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an open-minded way; without prejudice
- In a way that is based on facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; realistically.
B1Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMorepass up
US /pæs ʌp/
UK /pɑ:s ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reject an offer or suggestion
A1Morerational
US /ˈræʃənəl/
UK /'ræʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Able to think clearly
- A real number that can be written as a ratio of two integers.
- Noun
- A rational person.
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorerefuse
US /ˈrefjus/
UK /rɪ'fju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To not accept, allow, or give something
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage, waste
A2TOEICMorerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMoreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMorestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestroke
US /strok/
UK /strəʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
- Transitive Verb
- To rub your hand in a caring way on something
B1Morestroke of luck
US
UK
- Noun
- A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune.
B2Moresweeten the deal
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make an offer or agreement more attractive or appealing.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2Morevideo
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.
A2Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- sweeten the deal: To make an offer or agreement more attractive or appealing.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- stroke of luck: A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune.
- by the book: According to the rules; strictly
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- value: Importance you attach to something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- rational: Able to think clearly
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- weight: How heavy something is
- intensely: In a manner that is very strong or extreme
- repeat: Action that is done again
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
- aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
- aggregate: A sum total amount of something
- funding: To supply money for something
- astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
- objectively: In an open-minded way; without prejudice
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- flipping: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- allegory: Expression of symbolic fictional figures, actions
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2016/09/17Ever wondered if you're too scared to take a bet, even when the odds are in your favor? This video uses a fun thought experiment to explore loss aversion and how we make decisions, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and everyday dialogue!
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