academically
US /ˌækə'demɪklɪ/
UK /ˌækə'demɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In regard to teaching or learning
B2Moreaccount for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Morealong 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.
A2Moreanecdotal
US /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl/
UK /ˌænɪkˈdəʊtl/
- Adjective
- Relying on stories, experiences, rather than fact
B2Moreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreapproach
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
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Moreconscientious
US /ˌkɑ:nʃiˈenʃəs/
UK /ˌkɒnʃiˈenʃəs/
- Adjective
- Careful to do things as you know you should do
B2TOEICMoreconsistency
US /kənˈsɪstənsi/
UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
B1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Moredeter
US /dɪˈtə:/
UK /dɪˈtɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop people doing a thing; stop from happening
B2TOEICMoredisciplinary
US /ˈdɪsəpləneri/
UK /ˈdɪsəplɪnəri/
- Adjective
- Concerning discipline in behavior
B1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreexaggeration
US /ɪɡˌzædʒəˈreʃən/
UK /ɪgˌzædʒəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to make things seem more extreme
B1Morefreaky
US /ˈfriki/
UK /'fri:kɪ/
- Adjective
- Strange and somewhat frightening
- Causing feelings of fear and disgust; unpleasant
C2Moregenetic
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- Relating to genes or heredity.
B1Moreget along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
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.
A1Morelet off
US /lɛt ɔf/
UK /let ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow someone to go unpunished for wrongdoing
- To explode or fire something such as a firework or gun.
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone to leave a job or duty; to release.
A1Moremature
US /məˈtʃʊr/
UK /məˈtʃʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Behaving like an adult
- Being fully developed physically
- Intransitive Verb
- (Wine, cheese) To age to improve its taste
A2Moremiddle child
US
UK
- Noun
- A child who has both older and younger siblings.
A1Moremold
US /mold/
UK /məʊld/
- Noun
- Distinctive type of character or nature
- Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
- Transitive Verb
- To influence a person's character or behavior
- To form something into a shape
B1Morenecessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEICMoreneurotic
US /nʊˈrɑ:tɪk/
UK /njʊəˈrɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Worrying in an unhealthy, unreasonable way
- Noun
- Someone who worries in an unhealthy way
C1Moreoccur
US /əˈkɚ/
UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come to pass or to happen
- To be found to exist; to be present.
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon 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.
A1Moreoutgoing
US /ˈaʊtgoʊɪŋ/
UK /ˈaʊtgəʊɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Leaving a place or a position
B2Moreoverlap
US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lie over or cover a part of something else
- To happen at the same time as another event
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
B1TOEICMorepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMorepersonality
US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- Person who is famous; celebrity
A2Morepsychology
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves
C2Moreput forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
B1Morerebellious
US /rɪˈbɛljəs/
UK /rɪˈbeljəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
B1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMorerundown
US /ˈrʌndaʊn/
UK /ˈrʌndaʊn/
- Adjective
- (Of building) old and in poor condition
- (Of people) tired
C2Morestringent
US /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
UK /'strɪndʒənt/
- Adjective
- Strict or severe, as regards standards or rules
C2Morestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoretee
US /ti/
UK /ti:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- The letter T.
B2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMoreto a tee
US
UK
- Phrase
- Perfectly; exactly right.
tough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretrace
US /tres/
UK /treɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an outline to determine a shape
- To find someone or something that has disappeared
- Uncountable Noun
- Very small quantity of something
- A mark or other sign of the former presence or passage of something.
B1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- middle child: A child who has both older and younger siblings.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- to a tee: Perfectly; exactly right.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- put forth: To bring into existence
- at least: As a minimum
- let off: To allow someone to go unpunished for wrongdoing
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- annoying: To make someone angry
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- account: An advantage
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- deter: To stop people doing a thing; stop from happening
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- exaggeration: Act of trying to make things seem more extreme
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- conscientious: Careful to do things as you know you should do
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
- piece: A counter in a board game
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- neurotic: Worrying in an unhealthy, unreasonable way
- stringent: Strict or severe, as regards standards or rules
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- academically: In regard to teaching or learning
- anecdotal: Relying on stories, experiences, rather than fact
- outgoing: Leaving a place or a position
- freaky: Strange and somewhat frightening
- datum: Item of factual information
- disciplinary: Concerning discipline in behavior
- rundown: (Of building) old and in poor condition
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
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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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