affect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreany sort of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
A2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMorearch
US /ɑ:rtʃ/
UK /ɑ:tʃ/
- Noun
- Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- Adjective
- Chief; the most important or typical (of a type)
B1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMoreaward
US /əˈwɔrd/
UK /ə'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a prize for doing something well
- Countable Noun
- Prize given to you because you did something well
A2TOEICMorebet
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.
A2Morebullish
US /ˈbʊlɪʃ/
UK /ˈbʊlɪʃ/
- Adjective
- Expecting a rise in prices
B1Morebush
US /bʊʃ/
UK /bʊʃ/
- Noun
- A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
A2Morecardboard
US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightweight paper board
B1Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Morechick
US /tʃɪk/
UK /tʃɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A baby bird
A2Morecigarette
US /ˈsɪgəret/
UK /ˌsɪgəˈret/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- White paper tube filled with tobacco
- The act of smoking a cigarette.
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredefense force
US
UK
- Noun
- A military organization responsible for protecting a country against attack.
B1Moredrought
US /draʊt/
UK /draʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long period of dry weather
- A prolonged absence or shortage of something specified.
B1Morefactor in
US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/
UK /ˈfæktə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
B2Moreferocious
US /fəˈroʊʃəs/
UK /fəˈrəʊʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very fierce or intense
- Marked by extreme and violent energy; wild and frightening.
B2Morefollow on
US /ˈfɑlo ɑn/
UK /ˈfɔləu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen as a result of something.
- To continue after someone else has stopped.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moregeological
US /dʒɪəˈlɑdʒɪkl:/
UK /ˌdʒi:ə'lɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregovernor
US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/
UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who leads a state or province
B2Moregrow into
US /ɡro ˈɪntu/
UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
A1Morehand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
A1Moreharbor
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, have, hide or protect something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B1Moreheavyweight
US /ˈhɛviˌwet/
UK /ˈheviweɪt/
- Noun
- Professional boxer in a greater weight class
B2Morehurricane
US /ˈhɚrɪˌken, ˈhʌr-/
UK /'hʌrɪkən/
- Noun
- Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
B1Morein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morejolt
US /dʒolt/
UK /dʒəʊlt/
- Noun
- Sudden shock (e.g. of electricity or surprise)
- Transitive Verb
- To suddenly bump or shock
B2Moreknock
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
A2Moremagnitude
US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Number representing force of an earthquake
- Size or importance
B2Moremedical center
US
UK
- Noun
- A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
move into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
naval
US /ˈnevəl/
UK /ˈneɪvl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a navy or ships used in war
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon the rise
US /ɑn ði raɪz/
UK /ɔn ðə raiz/
- Adjective
- Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- Becoming more successful in a career or field.
- Phrase
- Increasing in popularity.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepaying off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bribe someone.
- To result in success; to be worthwhile.
A1Moreplatform
US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/
UK /'plætfɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- Area from which you board a train at a station
B1Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morequake
US /kwek/
UK /kweɪk/
- Noun
- Short for earthquake
- Intransitive Verb
- To shake physically, due to fear or anxiety
- (Of buildings) to shake forcefully
B2Moresail
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- To move along quickly and smoothly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Trip or journey on a ship
A2Morestartup
US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/
UK /'stɑ:tʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A company just starting its operations
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of setting in operation
C2Morestream
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
A2Moretelepathy
US /təˈlɛpəθi/
UK /təˈlepəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
C1Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMoreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMorevessel
US /ˈvɛsəl/
UK /ˈvesl/
- Countable Noun
- Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- A ship or boat; something that carries things
B1TOEICMorewhopper
US /ˈwɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒpə(r)/
- Noun
- Something big or impressive, e.g. a very big lie
C2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morework 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
- defense force: A military organization responsible for protecting a country against attack.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- going on: To continue doing something
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- in terms of
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- follow on: To happen as a result of something.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- drought: Long period of dry weather
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- defense: Argument in support of something
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- jolt: Sudden shock (e.g. of electricity or surprise)
- hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- audio: Concerning sound
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- ferocious: Very fierce or intense
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- business: A company formed for making profit
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- part: Division of a book
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- chick: A baby bird
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- reply: Answer to someone's question
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- startup: A company just starting its operations
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- arch: Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- naval: Concerning a navy or ships used in war
- bullish: Expecting a rise in prices
- geological: Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil
- whopper: Something big or impressive, e.g. a very big lie
- quake: Short for earthquake
- telepathy: Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
- heavyweight: Professional boxer in a greater weight class
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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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