ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morebiofuel
US
UK
- Noun
- Fuel created from plants, etc.
C2Moreblend of
US
UK
- Noun
- A mixture of different things combined together.
- A combination of different qualities or elements.
A1Moreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Moreconsumption
US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The act of buying and using products
- The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
B1Moredeforestation
US //diːˌfɔːr.əˈsteɪ.ʃən//
UK //diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən//
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of removing the trees from an area
C2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredictate
US /ˈdɪkˌtet/
UK /dɪk'teɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak while someone writes down your words
- To make a thing necessary
B1TOEICMoredioxide
US /daɪˈɑksaɪd/
UK /daɪˈɒksaɪd/
- Noun
- An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
B2Moredisguise
US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To change your appearance to not be noticed
- To hide something so it will not be noticed
B1Moredrain
US /dren/
UK /dreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- Something that depletes resources or energy.
- Transitive Verb
- To empty or remove liquid from
- To use up the energy/ money/power of something
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreendeavor
US /ɛnˈdɛvɚ/
UK /en'devə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or make effort to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attempt or effort
B2TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreextract
US /ɪkˈstrækt/
UK /'ekstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- Part taken from a longer written work
- Transitive Verb
- To get a substance out of a plant, etc.
- To get a person to share secret information
B1TOEICMorefoliage
US /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Leaves of a plant
B2Morefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a sense
US /ɪn e sɛns/
UK /in ə sens/
- Phrase
- In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
B1Morein pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
C2Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein use
US /ɪn juz/
UK /in ju:z/
- Adjective
- Being used at the present time.
A2Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorelog
US /lɔ:g/
UK /lɒg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- To leave a website or computer account
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Detailed account of events and progress on journey
- Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
B1Moremarginalize
US /ˈmɑrdʒənəˌlaɪz/
UK /'mɑ:dʒɪnəlaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
C2Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremedley
US /ˈmɛdli/
UK /'medlɪ/
- Noun
- Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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.
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morepremium
US /ˈprimiəm/
UK /ˈpri:miəm/
- Adjective
- Having a higher than normal quality
- Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
- Noun
- Money paid as a fee for insurance
- An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
B1TOEICMoreprimary
US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/
UK /'praɪmərɪ/
- Adjective
- Most important, most basic or essential
- Happening first; earliest
B2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreproliferation
US /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/
UK /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sudden and fast increase in something
B2TOEICMorerainforest
US /ˈreɪnfɔ:rɪst/
UK /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/
- Noun
- Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
B2Morerampant
US /ˈræmpənt/
UK /ˈræmpənt/
- Adjective
- Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMorereplace
US /rɪˈples/
UK /rɪ'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To use instead of something else
- To return an item to its original location
A2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoresequester
US /sɪˈkwɛstɚ/
UK /sɪˈkwestə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep a person/group separate from others
C2Moreshroud
US /ʃraʊd/
UK /ʃraʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide, as with secrecy; make it difficult to see
- Noun
- Cover for a dead body
C1Moreskepticism
US /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/
UK /'skeptɪsɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
C2Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresneaky
US /ˈsniki/
UK /ˈsni:ki/
- Adjective
- Deceptive and underhand
B2Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Moresoutheast
US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/
UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the southeastern part of an area
B2Morespan
US /spæn/
UK /spæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance between two supports of a bridge
- Period of time that something continues for
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go across a certain distance between things
- To cover or extend over a time period
B1TOEICMorestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoresubsequent
US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
- Adjective
- Happening after; later
B1Moresustainable
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreupend
US /ʌpˈɛnd/
UK /ʌpˈend/
- Transitive Verb
- To overturn or turn up on end
C2Morevary
US /ˈveri/
UK /ˈveəri/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change something and make it different
- To be changeable, both up and down
A2TOEICMorewestern countries
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- Nations that share similar cultural values, including individualism, secularism, and a focus on human rights.
B1More
Vocabulary
- western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- per year: For each year; annually.
- have to: Must do
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in use: Being used at the present time.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- at least: As a minimum
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- consider: To think carefully about something
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- atmosphere: Air around us
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- subsequent: Happening after; later
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- rampant: Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- due: When something is required or expected
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- sneaky: Deceptive and underhand
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- vary: To change something and make it different
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- skepticism: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
- act: To behave in a certain way
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- replace: To use instead of something else
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- deforestation: Process of removing the trees from an area
- proliferation: Sudden and fast increase in something
- land: Region or country
- burn: To destroy with fire
- forest: Large area with many trees
- foliage: Leaves of a plant
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- sequester: To keep a person/group separate from others
- rainforest: Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
- upend: To overturn or turn up on end
- shroud: To hide, as with secrecy; make it difficult to see
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
- medley: Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
- marginalize: To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
- biofuel: Fuel created from plants, etc.
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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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