achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreadvocate
US /ˈædvəˌket/
UK /'ædvəkeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- Person who supports a movement for changes
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request change
- To publicly support a belief
B1TOEICMoreapplaud
US /əˈplɔd/
UK /əˈplɔ:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To clap the hands together to express support
B1Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebacklash
US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/
UK /ˈbæklæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
C2TOEICMorebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebillboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Morebreakthrough
US /ˈbrekˌθru/
UK /'breɪkθru:/
- Countable Noun
- Important discovery in doing something difficult
B2TOEICMorecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechoir
US /kwaɪr/
UK /'kwaɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- The area in a church or cathedral reserved for the clergy and choir.
B2Moreconsultation
US /ˌkɑnsəlˈteʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- A discussion between people to make a decision
B2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecriticism
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Article or essay that judges quality
- Negative judgment of something
A2Morecriticize
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To assess the work of others
- To say that someone or something is bad
B1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredecide on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
A2Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredictate
US /ˈdɪkˌtet/
UK /dɪk'teɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak while someone writes down your words
- To make a thing necessary
B1TOEICMorediligence
US /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
UK /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard work and effort
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreequity
US /ˈɛkwɪti/
UK /ˈekwəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of people being treated the same
- Value of a house, etc., minus the mortgage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stocks and shares which pay no fixed interest
- The value of the shares issued by a company
B1TOEICMoreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMoreexplain away
US /ɪksˈpleɪn əˈweɪ/
UK /iksˈpleɪn əˈweɪ/
- other
- To attempt to remove doubt or blame by explanation.
C1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefeel the need
US
UK
- Phrase
- To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehandwriting
US /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Way a person's writing looks
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheartache
US /ˈhɑ:rteɪk/
UK /ˈhɑ:teɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Intense sorrow caused by loss, e.g. of a loved one
- A cause or instance of sorrow or grief.
C2Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMoreimmerse
US /ɪˈmɜ:rs/
UK /ɪˈmɜ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something in liquid until it is covered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become completely involved in something
B1Morein hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinclusion
US /ɪnˈkluʒən/
UK /ɪnˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- Act of including; person, thing that is included
B1Moreinspirational
US /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃənl/
UK /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Influencing someone to do something (good)
- Providing or showing inspiration
B1Moreinvestment
US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
A2TOEICMoreisolate
US /ˈaɪsəˌlet/
UK /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- To keep in a place or situation apart from others
B1Morelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morelyrical
US /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
UK /ˈlɪrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
B2Moremaking music
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of creating or performing music.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerealization
US /ˌri:ələˈzeɪʃn/
UK /ˌri:əlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of noticing something not noticed before
- The achievement or making something happen.
B1TOEICMorerecord label
US
UK
- Noun
- A company that records and distributes music.
A2Morereserve
US /rɪˈzɚv/
UK /rɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- To not use all of, so you can use it later
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land set aside as for a people
- Park or area for wildlife to roam free
A2Moreroster
US /ˈrɑstɚ, ˈrɔstɚ/
UK /ˈrɒstə(r)/
- Noun
- List of people's names who have some duty to do
C1Morescooter
US /ˈskutɚ/
UK /ˈsku:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
C1Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresongwriter
US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/
UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Composer of words or music for popular songs
B2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
stream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moresupportive
US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/
UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/
- Adjective
- Providing help and support to someone or something
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethee
US /ði/
UK /ði:/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for you
C2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2Morewoo
US /wu/
UK /wu:/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- To attempt to persuade to do something
C2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- due to: Because of; owing to
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- record label: A company that records and distributes music.
- explain away: To attempt to remove doubt or blame by explanation.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- going on: To continue doing something
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- deal with
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- decade: Period of 10 years
- shift: To change in position or direction
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- due: When something is required or expected
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- fully: Completely or entirely
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- diligence: Hard work and effort
- equity: Condition of people being treated the same
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- realization: Act of noticing something not noticed before
- inclusion: Act of including; person, thing that is included
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- consultation: Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- call: A order or request for action
- handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- member: Part of the body of a human, animal
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- roster: List of people's names who have some duty to do
- lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
- thee: An old-fashioned word for you
- heartache: Intense sorrow caused by loss, e.g. of a loved one
- songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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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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Taylor Swift Accepts Woman of the Decade Award | Women In Music
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Jill posted on 2019/12/14Ever wondered about the business side of music and artist rights? In this inspiring talk, Taylor Swift accepts her Woman of the Decade award, sharing insights on career retrospectives, catalog sales, and the impact of private equity in the music industry. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of the challenges artists face today!
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