antidote
US /ˈæntidoʊt/
UK /ˈæntidəʊt/
- Noun
- A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
C1TOEICMoreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebypass
US /ˈbaɪˌpæs/
UK /ˈbaɪpɑ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To go around something; avoid
- Noun
- A road that goes around a town or village
B2Morechange your mind
US
UK
- Phrase
A1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconcept
US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/
UK /'kɒnsept/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abstract idea of something or how it works
- A plan or intention; a conception.
A2TOEICMoreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Moredefeat
US /dɪˈfit/
UK /dɪ'fi:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To beat an enemy, team, disease
- To prevent something from succeeding.
- Noun
- When you lose a fight, game or competition
- The feeling of having been beaten.
B1Moredive
US /daɪv/
UK /daɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- Rapid fall through air
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
B1Moredive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moreenemy
US /ˈɛnəmi/
UK /ˈenəmi/
- Noun
- Something that stops you doing what you want
- Group, or people, you are opposed to
A2Moreexclusive
US /ɪkˈsklusɪv/
UK /ɪk'sklu:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Being available only to people with a lot of money
- Available to only a particular person, group
B1TOEICMorefirst up
US /fɚst ʌp/
UK /fə:st ʌp/
- Phrase
- Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
A1Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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
A1Moreguarantee
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
A2TOEICMorehands down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- Adverb
- Without a doubt; easily and decisively.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Moreinexperienced
US /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
UK /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriənst/
- Adjective
- Lacking knowledge or training
B1Moreinfo
US /ˈɪnfoʊ/
UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shortened form of the word 'information'
B2Moreinstant
US /ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ˈɪnstənt/
- Adjective
- (Food) requiring very little preparation
- Occurring immediately
- Noun
- A very short period of time
A2TOEICMoreintimidate
US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/
UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel afraid
B2Moremantra
US /ˈmæntrə/
UK /ˈmæntrə/
- Noun
- Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
C1Moremeaningful
US /ˈminɪŋfəl/
UK /'mi:nɪŋfl/
- Adjective
- Having importance; showing someone's intention
- Having importance or value.
A2Moremomentum
US /moˈmɛntəm/
UK /mə'mentəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed or force that is gained when something moves
B2TOEICMoremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Moreprogress
US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/
UK /'prəʊɡres/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward or toward a place or goal
- To make progress; develop or improve.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of moving forward
- The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
A2TOEICMorescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMorespecial gift
US
UK
- Noun
- A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
A2Morestink
US /stɪŋk/
UK /stɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell terrible
B2Morestruggle
US /ˈstrʌɡəl/
UK /'strʌɡl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try very hard to do something difficult
- To fight or struggle violently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong efforts made to do something difficult
- A difficult or challenging situation or task
A2Moresweetheart
US /ˈswi:thɑ:rt/
UK /ˈswi:thɑ:t/
- Noun
- Person loved by another person
B2Moretattoo
US /tæˈtu/
UK /tə'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretombstone
US
UK
- Noun
- Stone that is used to mark a grave
C2Moreunderrated
US /ˌʌndə'reɪtɪd/
UK /ˌʌndə'reɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To undervalue or underestimate
C1Moreunprepared
US /ˌʌnprɪˈpɛrd/
UK /ˌʌnprɪˈpeəd/
- Adjective
- Without preparation; not prepared for
B1Morewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- change your mind
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- stink: To smell terrible
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- leave: To go away from; depart
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- audio: Concerning sound
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- tick: To function properly or normally
- business: A company formed for making profit
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- tombstone: Stone that is used to mark a grave
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- bypass: To go around something; avoid
- underrated: To undervalue or underestimate
- info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
- sweetheart: Person loved by another person
- inexperienced: Lacking knowledge or training
- unprepared: Without preparation; not prepared for
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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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Can’t Seem To Get Started? This One Idea Could Change Your Life
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Ken Song posted on 2017/03/23Feeling stuck and can't seem to get started on that big idea? This super motivational video from MarieTV shares one simple concept that could totally change your life and get you moving! You'll learn practical steps and pick up key phrases perfect for building confidence and taking action.
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