administer
US /ædˈmɪnɪstɚ/
UK /əd'mɪnɪstə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- To manage or have responsibility for something
B2TOEICMoreanchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreannual
US /ˈænjuəl/
UK /ˈænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Happening once a year, or every year
- Noun
- Book (in a series) released each year
A2TOEICMoreauthoritative
US /əˈθɔ:rəteɪtɪv/
UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrətətɪv/
- Adjective
- Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
B2Moreauthority
US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/
UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to give orders to people
- Person who is an expert on a particular topic
A2TOEICMorebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebrick
US /brɪk/
UK /brɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
A2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morebundle
US /ˈbʌndl/
UK /ˈbʌndl/
- Countable Noun
- A group of things that are tied/fastened together
- A set of products sold together cheaply
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten, tie or wrap several things together
- To sell a set of products at a lower price
B1Moreceremony
US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/
UK /'serəmənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special social or religious event
- Rigidly formal way of behaving
B1Morecompromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1Morecorporation
US /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɔ:pəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Big company or a combination of several companies
- A body corporate.
A2Morecrime drama
US
UK
- Noun
- A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
demand
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.
A2TOEICMoredesignate
US /ˈdɛzɪɡˌnet/
UK /'dezɪɡneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially choose for a position; appoint
- To identify or mark something for a purpose
B1Moredomain
US /doʊˈmeɪn/
UK /dəˈmeɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- Area that a ruler or government controls
B1Moredrama
US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/
UK /'drɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- Exciting, emotional event or series of events
A2Moreentity
US /ˈɛntɪti/
UK /'entətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that exists by itself and is real
- A thing with distinct and independent existence.
B1Morefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMorefellowship
US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
UK /ˈfeləʊʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Friendly feeling or relationship
- Countable Noun
- Group sharing similar religious beliefs or hopes
- A financial grant of money given to a student
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for short
US /fɔr ʃɔrt/
UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/
- Phrase
- As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moregov
US /'ɡʌv/
UK /'ɡʌv/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'government'; internet address
C2Moreharassment
US /hə'ræsmənt/
UK /'hærəsmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
- Unwelcome behavior that is offensive, humiliating, or intimidating.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidentify
US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/
UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate who or what someone or something is
- To say exactly what something is
B1TOEICMoreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Morein 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 pairs
US
UK
- Phrase
- Divided into or working as two people together.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinduce
US /ɪnˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /ɪn'dju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone do something; create an outcome
- To make a woman give birth by giving her medicine
B1TOEICMorelegit
US /ləˈdʒɪt/
UK /lɪˈdʒɪt/
- Adjective
- As recognized by the law
B2Morelegitimate
US /ləˈdʒɪtəmɪt/
UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmət/
- Adjective
- Being born to legally married parents
- Being reasonable and sound
- Transitive Verb
- To make acceptable and sound
B2TOEICMoreliteral
US /ˈlɪtərəl/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl/
- Adjective
- Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- Being real and true and without exaggerating
B1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremystical
US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
UK /ˈmɪstɪkl/
- Adjective
- Awe-inspiring or mysterious
B2Morenebula
US /ˈnɛbjələ/
UK /ˈnebjələ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Morephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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
A2Morepremiere
US /prɪˈmɪr/
UK /ˈpremieə(r)/
- Noun
- First performance of a show, film, play in public
- Transitive Verb
- To give a first public performance.
B2Moreproblematic
US /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌprɒbləˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Being difficult to deal with or fix
- Of a doubtful or uncertain nature.
B2Morereboot
US /riˈbut/
UK /ˌri:ˈbu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shut down and start a computer again
- To create a new version or reimagining of an existing work.
- Countable Noun
- An instance of restarting a computer or other electronic device.
- A new version or reimagining of an existing work, such as a film or television series.
C1Morereset
US /riˈsɛt/
UK /ˌri:'set/
- Transitive Verb
- To return to the original start or formation
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to the original start or formation
C1Morescroll
US /skroʊl/
UK /skrəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down a computer screen
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move up, down, or across a computer screen
B2Moresecure
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
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Morespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Morestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoresubscription
US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
B1TOEICMoresuspense
US /səˈspɛns/
UK /səˈspens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- Uncountable Noun
- Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
C2Moresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moretranslate
US /trænsˈlet/
UK /trænsˈleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something into a different state
- To be equivalent to; equate to
A2Moretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Morewield
US /wild/
UK /wi:ld/
- Transitive Verb
- To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
- To hold and use a weapon or tool.
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- make up: To invent or create a story
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- in pairs: Divided into or working as two people together.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- crime drama: A genre of film or television that focuses on crimes and their investigation.
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- address: Exact street location of a place
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- legit: As recognized by the law
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- public: Owned by the government
- suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- shut: To stop being open for business
- harassment: Continually bothering someone in an unfair way
- bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- translate: To change something into a different state
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- mystical: Awe-inspiring or mysterious
- administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
- fellowship: Friendly feeling or relationship
- authoritative: Being or from a knowledgeable or reliable source
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- nebula: Cloud of dust and gas in outer space
- gov: Shortened form of 'government'; internet address
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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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The Seven People Who Can Turn Off the Internet
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Minjane posted on 2020/08/06Ever wondered who *really* controls the internet? This video dives into the fascinating world of DNS, DNSSEC, and ICANN, revealing the seven people who hold the keys to the digital kingdom! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary while learning about this crucial tech infrastructure.
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