archer
US /ˈɑ:rtʃə(r)/
UK /ˈɑ:tʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who shoots arrows from a bow
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebelt
US /bɛlt/
UK /belt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- Noun
- Band of material worn around a person's waist
- Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
A2Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebroom
US /brum,brʊm/
UK /bru:m/
- Noun
- Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
B2Moreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Moreceiling
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.
A2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moredot
US /dɑt/
UK /dɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place small amounts/things in various places
- To mark something by placing a small, round spot
- Noun
- Small round mark
B1TOEICMoredownload
US /ˈdaʊnˌlod/
UK /'daʊnləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- Noun
- Transfer of data from the internet to a computer
A2TOEICMoredrawer
US /ˈdrɔɚ/
UK /drɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- An undergarment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs.
B1Moreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Morefascinate
US /ˈfæsəˌnet/
UK /'fæsɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
B1Morefinish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
A2Moreflick
US /flɪk/
UK /flɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your finger to move it
- To move a button, switch from on, off positions
- Noun
- Hitting something with your finger to move it
B1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefold over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend something so that one part covers the other.
A2Moreforehead
US /ˈfɔ:rhed/
UK /ˈfɔ:hed/
- Noun
- Area of the face above the eyes
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorse
US /hɔ:rs/
UK /hɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
- Stand or frame used to support something
- Intransitive Verb
- To fool around stupidly
A2Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Moreinflate
US /ɪnˈflet/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
- Transitive Verb
- To make a thing seem bigger/greater than it is
B1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Moreknock over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally hit something so that it falls over.
- To intentionally hit something so that it falls over.
B1Moreknot
US /nɑ:t/
UK /nɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- A small group of people or things.
- Transitive Verb
- To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing
B1Morelap
US /læp/
UK /læp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- Noun
- A gentle repeated motion against something
- Area between the waist and knees when seated
B1Morelightly
US /ˈlaɪtli/
UK /ˈlaɪtli/
- Adverb
- In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
- With only a small amount of something
A2Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMorematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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.
A1Morepen
US /pɛn/
UK /pen/
- Countable Noun
- Small fenced area where people or animals are kept
- Writing tool that uses ink
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals, people in a fenced or closed area
- To write (a song, love letter, etc.)
A2Morepin
US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone down so that they can't move
- To fasten things together using a sharp point
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
- Short for Personal Information Number
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morerim
US /rɪm/
UK /rɪm/
- Noun
- Outer edge of something circular
- Transitive Verb
- To give something an outer edge, as specified
B2Moreroll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
A1Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morerubber
US /ˈrʌbɚ/
UK /'rʌbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to make tires, etc.
B1TOEICMorespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moresymbol
US /ˈsɪmbəl/
UK /'sɪmbl/
- Noun
- Image that means or represents something
- An image that represents a message of some kind
A2Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
unfold
US /ʌnˈfold/
UK /ʌn'fəʊld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- To open something that was folded
- Intransitive Verb
- To happen, be told or be revealed
B1Moreupright
US /ˈʌpˌraɪt/
UK /ˈʌpraɪt/
- Adjective
- Having good moral standards; of good character
- Positioned to be straight up; vertical
- Adverb
- Straight up; not leaning or falling over
B1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewine glass
US /waɪn ɡlæs/
UK /wain ɡlɑ:s/
- Countable Noun
- A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
A1More
Vocabulary
- wine glass: A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
- knock over: To accidentally hit something so that it falls over.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- fold over: To bend something so that one part covers the other.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- have to: Must do
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- cup: Small round container used for drinking
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
- horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- pen: Small fenced area where people or animals are kept
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- part: Division of a book
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- finger: One of the five long parts of the hand
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- download: To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- forehead: Area of the face above the eyes
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- lightly: In a gentle manner; with little weight or force
- touching: Arousing your sympathy; moving
- blow: To move something using air
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- upright: Having good moral standards; of good character
- fascinate: To attract or interest greatly
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
- knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- broom: Brush with a long handle, used for cleaning
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- archer: Person who shoots arrows from a bow
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- rim: Outer edge of something circular
- audio: Concerning sound
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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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