answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreassociate
US /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
UK /ə'səʊʃɪeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To spend time with other people; mix with
- To form a connection in your mind between things
B1TOEICMoreassociation
US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/
UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/
- Noun
- Organization of people with the same interest
B1TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreauthentic
US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/
- Adjective
- From a reliable source; accurate; true
B1Morebecome popular
US
UK
- Phrase
- To start to be liked by many people.
A2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
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.
A2Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreexpert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMoreextraordinary
US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/
UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/
- Adjective
- Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
B1TOEICMorefabric
US /ˈfæbrɪk/
UK /ˈfæbrɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth or material
- Basic structure
B1TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moregenuine
US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/
UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/
- Adjective
- Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- Being sincere in your actions or character
A2TOEICMoregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Moreimagination
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.
A2TOEICMorein 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 the business of
US /ɪn ðə ˈbɪznəs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈbiznis ɔv/
- other
- Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
B2Moreincreasingly
US /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
UK /ɪnˈkri:sɪŋli/
- Adverb
- More and more; in greater degree or amount
A2Moremainstream
US /ˈmenˌstrim/
UK /ˈmeɪnstri:m/
- Noun
- Prevailing current of thought
- Adjective
- considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs, etc. that are accepted by most people
- Considered normal because it reflects what is done or accepted by most people
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreoven
US /ˈʌvən/
UK /ˈʌvn/
- Noun
- Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
B1Morephenomenal
US /fɪˈnɑmənəl/
UK /fəˈnɒmɪnl/
- Adjective
- Amazing; remarkable
- Relating to or consisting of phenomena.
B2Morephrasal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning or consisting of a phrase
B1Morepopularity
US /ˌpɑ:pjuˈlærəti/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being liked or supported by many people
- The extent to which something is widespread or commonly liked.
A2Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreremarkable
US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMoreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMorespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Moresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretuck into
US /tʌk ˈɪntu/
UK /tʌk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat food enthusiastically and with enjoyment.
A1Moretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Moreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevocabulary
US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/
UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words that have to do with a particular subject
- The words that a person knows
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- tuck into: To eat food enthusiastically and with enjoyment.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- fabric: Cloth or material
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- public: Owned by the government
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- business: A company formed for making profit
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
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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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Street food: Why is it becoming popular?
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Evangeline posted on 2018/08/31Ever wondered why street food is suddenly everywhere? This BBC Learning English episode dives into the delicious world of street food, exploring its rising popularity and even touching on ancient bread! You'll pick up fantastic new food vocabulary and practice your listening with this fun, casual conversation.
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