aerospace
US /ˈɛroˌspes/
UK /'eərəʊspeɪs/
- Noun
- Industry of air and space travel
B2Morearchangel
US /ˈɑrkˌendʒəl/
UK /'ɑ:keɪndʒl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Highest ranked angel
C2Morearchitect
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/
- Noun
- Person who designs and advises on buildings
B1Moreattitude
US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈætitju:d/
- Noun
- Way you act, think and feel about something
A2TOEICMorebasil
US /ˈbæzəl,ˈbezəl/
UK /ˈbæzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
B2Moreborder
US /ˈbɔrdɚ/
UK /'bɔ:də(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be right next to another country or state
- To form the edge of something
- Noun
- Outer part or edge of something
- Line separating one country, state from another
A2TOEICMorecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecollapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Moreconcentration
US /ˌkɑ:nsnˈtreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- Paying (a lot of) attention to a task
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredump
US /dʌmp/
UK /dʌmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a romantic relationship
- To put something somewhere without care
- Noun
- A place where waste or garbage is left.
- A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
B1Moreefficient
US /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
UK /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Able to produce results without waste
- Capable of producing desired results with little or no waste (of time, energy, or other resources).
A2TOEICMoreelite
US /iˈliːt/
UK /iˈliːt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- A person of the elite class.
- Adjective
- Belonging to the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
B2Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreevocative
US /ɪˈvɑkətɪv/
UK /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/
- Adjective
- Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
C1Morefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Moreforge
US /fɔ:rdʒ/
UK /fɔ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something by hammering hot metal
- To form something new, such a relationship
- Countable Noun
- A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
B1TOEICMorefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Moregrandiose
US /ˈɡrændiˌos, ˌɡrændiˈos/
UK /ˈgrændiəʊs/
- Adjective
- Seeming to be impressive, but not very practical
C1Moregraveyard
US /ˈgreɪvjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈgreɪvjɑ:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area used for burials; area with many graves
C1Morehaunting
US /ˈhɔntɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɔ:ntɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- (Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
- Adjective
- Scary or frightening as if a ghost was around
- Difficult to ignore or forget; evocative.
B2Moreheroic
US /hɪˈroɪk/
UK /həˈrəʊɪk/
- Adjective
- Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
- Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.
A2Moreimagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
A2TOEICMoreimmerse
US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/
UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something in liquid until it is covered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become completely involved in something
B1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in 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.
A1Moreinfluential
US /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
- Adjective
- Having the power to cause change; having influence
A2Moreinnovation
US /ˌɪnəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- A new thing or method that is introduced.
B1TOEICMorelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Moremagnificent
US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/
- Adjective
- Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
- Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
B1TOEICMoremetro
US /ˈmetroʊ/
UK /ˈmetrəʊ/
- Noun
- Underground railway or subway
B2Moremonument
US /ˈmɑnjəmənt/
UK /'mɒnjʊmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something built to remember an event or person
- A tomb or structure associated with a burial.
B1Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morepivotal
US /ˈpɪvətl/
UK /ˈpɪvətl/
- Adjective
- Having a lot of importance
B2TOEICMoreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMorerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerenowned
US /rɪˈnaʊnd/
UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/
- Adjective
- Widely known and esteemed
B2TOEICMoreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moresupremacy
US /sʊˈprɛməsi/
UK /su:ˈpreməsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being greatest or best possible
C2Moresweep
US /swip/
UK /swi:p/
- Countable Noun
- Man who cleans chimneys
- Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
- Transitive Verb
- To clean something from a surface with a brush
- To search a very wide area for something
A2Moretragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moretribute
US /ˈtrɪbjut/
UK /'trɪbju:t/
- Noun
- Something that is said or done to show respect
- Payment, e.g. to another country, for protection
B1Moretriumph
US /ˈtraɪəmf/
UK /'traɪʌmf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Joy from victory or success
- A victory or win of an event
- Intransitive Verb
- To celebrate victory or success with much joy
- To achieve a victory; to be successful.
B2Moreunion
US /ˈjunjən/
UK /'ju:nɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of joining two or more things into one
- Marriage
- Proper Noun
- The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
A2TOEICMorewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- triumph: Joy from victory or success
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- pivotal: Having a lot of importance
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- monument: Something built to remember an event or person
- public: Owned by the government
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- grandiose: Seeming to be impressive, but not very practical
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- heroic: Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- great: Very good; better than before
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- haunting: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- famous: Excellent
- soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- supremacy: State of being greatest or best possible
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- graveyard: Area used for burials; area with many graves
- aerospace: Industry of air and space travel
- archangel: Highest ranked angel
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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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