around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreassociation
US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/
UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/
- Noun
- Organization of people with the same interest
B1TOEICMoreattendance
US /əˈtɛndəns/
UK /əˈtendəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people present at a place or event
- State of being present at a place or event
B2TOEICMorebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Morecame away with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- To obtain or win something as a result of an event or activity.
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
A2Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecliff
US /klɪf/
UK /klɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- A critical or dangerous situation.
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A surname.
B1Morecoincidentally
US /koʊˌɪnsɪ'dentəlɪ/
UK /kəʊˌɪnsɪ'dentəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unplanned manner; by chance
- In a way that is the result of coincidence.
B1Morecomment
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.
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.
B1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
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
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
A2TOEICMoreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein attendance
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present at a particular event or meeting.
A1Morein the bag
US
UK
- Idiom
- Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- Adjective
- Securely obtained or achieved.
A1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Moreleague
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelimousine
US /ˌlɪməˈzin, ˈlɪməˌzin/
UK /ˈlɪməzi:n/
- Countable Noun
- Luxurious long automobile
B2Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremajor
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
A2TOEICMoremantle
US /ˈmæntl:/
UK /ˈmæntl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
- Something that covers or hides something else
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or hide something
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepitcher
US /ˈpɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- Jug to hold and pour liquids
B1Moreplenty
US /ˈplɛnti/
UK /'plentɪ/
- Pronoun
- When there is not too little of something; a lot
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
- A lot of something
A2Morepolo
US /ˈpolo/
UK /'pəʊləʊ/
- Noun
- Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorepresidential
US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the president
B1Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMorereference
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.
A2TOEICMorescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMorespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Morewhopping
US /ˈwɑ:pɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɒpɪŋ/
- Adjective
- (Informal) huge; very big
C1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- came away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- check out
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- consider: To think carefully about something
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- surround: To be all the way around something
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- deep: Complex and important
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- mantle: History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- famous: Excellent
- attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
- presidential: Concerning the president
- pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- coincidentally: In an unplanned manner; by chance
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- limousine: Luxurious long automobile
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- polo: Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
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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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