arbitrary
US /ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/
UK /ˈɑ:bitrəri/
- Adjective
- (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
B1TOEICMoreassociation
US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/
UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/
- Noun
- Organization of people with the same interest
B1TOEICMoreauthor
US /ˈɔθɚ/
UK /'ɔ:θə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To write book or articles
B1Moreblush
US /blʌʃ/
UK /blʌʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
B1Morebridal
US /ˈbraɪdl/
UK /ˈbraɪdl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to a wedding or brides
B1Morecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morecatalog
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /'kætəlɔ:g/
- Countable Noun
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- Transitive Verb
- To make an organized list of items
B1Moreceiling
US /ˈsilɪŋ/
UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Top part of a room above your head
- Greatest level that is allowed; limit
- Transitive Verb
- To round a number up to the nearest integer
- To provide a room with a ceiling.
A2Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecomplexion
US /kəmˈplɛkʃən/
UK /kəmˈplekʃn/
- Noun
- Appearance of skin on the face, e.g. darkness
- The general aspect or character of something.
B2Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoredelicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
B1Moreenormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
A2Morefictional
US / ˈfɪkʃənl:/
UK /ˈfɪkʃənl/
- Adjective
- Including people and events that are not real
B1Morefoil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- Uncountable Noun
- Very thin layer of metal
B2TOEICMorefragrance
US /ˈfreɪgrəns/
UK /ˈfreɪgrəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sweet, enjoyable, often flowery or fruity smell
- A perfume or cologne.
B2Morefrequently
US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/
UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/
- Adverb
- Often; regularly
- Repeatedly or many times.
A2TOEICMoregot 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
A1Moregrease
US /ɡris/
UK /gri:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
- Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
- Transitive Verb
- To use grease to lubricate a machine
B2Morehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morein 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.
C1Moreinauguration
US /ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən/
UK /ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn/
- Noun
- Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
C1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Morepearl
US /pɜ:rl/
UK /pɜ:l/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
- Someone, something that is admired, among the best
B1Morepersonality
US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- Person who is famous; celebrity
A2Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Morepork chops
US
UK
- Phrase
B1Morereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMorerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerevert
US /rɪˈvɜ:rt/
UK /rɪˈvɜ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To return to the original owner again
B1Moreseal
US /sil/
UK /si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- To close an envelop or package
- Noun
- Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
- Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
B1Moresurvey
US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
UK /'sɜ:veɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Broad view or general description of something
- Act of measuring land or property to make a map
- Transitive Verb
- To offer a broad view or general description
- To measure an area of land to make a map of it
A2TOEICMoreterribly
US /ˈtɛrəbli/
UK /ˈterəbli/
- Adverb
- To an extreme degree; badly; very
- Very; extremely
B1Moreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moreused 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- pork chops
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- next to: Being located along side another
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- arbitrary: (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- frequently: Often; regularly
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- grease: Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- great: Very good; better than before
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- fictional: Including people and events that are not real
- pearl: Person's name
- fragrance: Sweet, enjoyable, often flowery or fruity smell
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- revert: To return to the original owner again
- complexion: Appearance of skin on the face, e.g. darkness
- terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- catalog: Book of items that are available for purchase
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- bridal: Of or relating to a wedding or brides
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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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