beam
US /bim/
UK /bi:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To send out information, signals, or light
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long piece of metal or wood used in construction
- A line of light or energy
B1Morebike
US /baɪk/
UK /baɪk/
- Noun
- 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- Intransitive Verb
- To ride a bicycle or motorbike
A2Moreboost
US /bust/
UK /bu:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase something; to make something better
- To push someone or something up from beneath them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something
B1TOEICMorebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecandy
US /ˈkændi/
UK /ˈkændi/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- Transitive Verb
- To coat food with sugar
B2Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Moreconclusion
US /kənˈkluʒən/
UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- End of something; finish
- Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredesigner
US /dɪˈzaɪnə/
UK /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who creates plans to make something
- Adjective
- Describing something that has been designed
A2Moredevise
US /dɪˈvaɪz/
UK /dɪ'vaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To think of and plan something
- To leave real estate to someone in a will.
- Noun
- A clause in a will that leaves real estate to someone.
- An emblematic design or motto, especially one used for a heraldic badge or seal.
B1TOEICMoredisperse
US /dɪˈspɚs/
UK /dɪ'spɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To separate and spread out in different directions
B2Moredwarf
US /dwɔrf/
UK /dwɔ:f/
- Noun
- Person of short stature, due to medical condition
B2TOEICMoreelusive
US /ɪˈlusɪv/
UK /iˈlu:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Difficult to find or catch
- Difficult to understand or define
B2Moreemit
US /ɪˈmɪt/
UK /ɪ'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
B1Moreevaluate
US /ɪˈvæljuˌet/
UK /ɪˈvæljueɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form an idea to judge something carefully
- To calculate or work out the value or amount of something.
A2TOEICMoreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefill up
US /fɪl ʌp/
UK /fil ʌp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Moreflute
US /flut/
UK /flu:t/
- Noun
- Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
B2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoregather
US /ˈɡæðɚ/
UK /ˈgæðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring objects together into one place
- To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
- Noun
- Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
A2TOEICMoregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moregraph
US /ɡræf/
UK /græf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
- Transitive Verb
- To show data using images
A2TOEICMorehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorizontal
US /ˌhɔ:rəˈzɑ:ntl/
UK /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the horizon
- A level and flat position
- Adverb
- In a horizontal position or direction.
B1Morein conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreincorporate
US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/
UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form into a company or business corporation
- To include or involve as part of something else
A2Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
light on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Morelike candy
US /laɪk ˈkændi/
UK /laɪk ˈkændi/
- other
- In large amounts or very freely and abundantly.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremagnify
US /ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪ/
UK /'mæɡnɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the importance or seriousness of
- To make something larger, louder, or greater
B2Moremake for
US /mek fɔr/
UK /meik fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- To result in; cause
A1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoremechanism
US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'mekənɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- System or process for achieving a certain result
B1Morememorable
US /ˈmɛmərəbəl/
UK /ˈmemərəbl/
- Adjective
- Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- Worth remembering; notable
B2Moremotorbike
US /ˈmotɚˌbaɪk/
UK /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoil
US /ɔɪl/
UK /ɔɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A liquid used for frying foods
- Thick, black liquid in the ground used as fuel
- Transitive Verb
- To add a liquid for frying foods
- To put liquid in a machine so it will run smoothly
A2Moreon sight
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- Immediately upon seeing or detecting something.
- To complete a climb on the first attempt, without prior practice or knowledge of the route.
A1Morepress down
US /prɛs daʊn/
UK /pres daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
A1Morescent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Noun
- Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
B1TOEICMoresecretly
US /ˈsikrɪtlɪ/
UK /'si:krətlɪ/
- Adverb
- So that others don't know
A2Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Moresex
US /sɛks/
UK /seks/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- Physical activity by which we produce babies
A2Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
A2TOEICMoreslurp
US /slɚp/
UK /slɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To drink noisily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making a noise when drinking
C1Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Moresmoking
US /ˈsmokɪŋ/
UK /'sməʊkɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.
- The act of breathing smoke from cigarettes
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- To breathe in through a cigarette, etc.
B1Moresolar
US /ˈsolɚ/
UK /'səʊlə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sun, or its heat
B1Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Morestrife
US /straɪf/
UK /straɪf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Conflict or discord
C1Moresubjective
US /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/
UK /səbˈdʒektɪv/
- Adjective
- Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
C1Moresunflower
US /ˈsʌnˌflaʊɚ/
UK /'sʌnflaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
C1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMoretoothbrush
US /ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ/
UK /ˈtu:θbrʌʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
C2Moreunbiased
US /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
UK /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
- Adjective
- Without prejudice; giving a fair assessment
B1TOEICMoreup till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
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
A1Morevial
US /ˈvaɪəl/
UK /'vaɪəl/
- Countable Noun
- Small container of glass or plastic
C1Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- have to: Must do
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on sight: Immediately upon seeing or detecting something.
- in terms of
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- fill up
- like candy: In large amounts or very freely and abundantly.
- press down: To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- clock: A device that shows the time
- graph: Image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- smoking: The act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- big: Popular
- sun: Light and heat coming from a large star in the sky
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- bike: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- mark: Person's name
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- decided: To make a choice about; choose after thinking
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- sex: State of being male or female
- smell: To have a particular odor
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- designer: Someone who creates plans to make something
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- couple: To join something to something else
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- secretly: So that others don't know
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- datum: Item of factual information
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- beam: To send out information, signals, or light
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- horizontal: Concerning the horizon
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- unbiased: Without prejudice; giving a fair assessment
- elusive: Difficult to find or catch
- devise: To think of and plan something
- sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
- magnify: To increase the importance or seriousness of
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- slurp: To drink noisily
- strife: Conflict or discord
- vial: Small container of glass or plastic
- dwarf: Person of short stature, due to medical condition
- epiphany: Christian feast celebrating Jesus as an infant
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/09/01Ever wondered how products can appeal to all five senses? This fascinating TED Talk by Jinsop Lee explores multisensory design, showing you how to create more engaging experiences using everyday examples like a 'scent clock'! You'll pick up practical design insights and some fun, humorous anecdotes along the way.
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