accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreaffordable
US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/
UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
A2Moreairbag
US /'erbæɡ/
UK /'eəbæɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
C2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreanal
US /ˈenəl/
UK /ˈeɪnl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the anus
C2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebeware
US /bɪˈwer/
UK /bɪˈweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful, used in warning someone
B1Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morechuck
US /tʃʌk/
UK /tʃʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw carelessly or casually
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecock
US /kɑ:k/
UK /kɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Adult male chicken
- A young man you find to be stupid or silly
C2Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Moredependable
US /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/
UK /dɪˈpendəbl/
- Adjective
- That can be relied on or trusted
B1Moredouble up
US /ˈdʌbəl ʌp/
UK /ˈdʌbl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- To share something designed for one person
A2Moreembarrass
US /ɛmˈbærəs/
UK /ɪm'bærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
A2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreeye patch
US
UK
- Noun
- A patch worn over the eye, typically to protect it or conceal an injury.
- A patch worn over the eye, often associated with pirates.
C2Morefare
US /fer/
UK /feə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- Food of a particular type.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform well or poorly
- To succeed or manage in a particular situation.
B1TOEICMorefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morefaulty
US /ˈfɔlti/
UK /'fɔ:ltɪ/
- Adjective
- Not perfectly made/working correctly; defective
A2Morefetish
US /ˈfɛtɪʃ, ˈfitɪʃ/
UK /'fetɪʃ/
- Noun
- Something you are obsessed with/think about a lot
C1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Morefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMoreget along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
A1Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moregot 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
A1Moregranny
US /ˈɡræni/
UK /'ɡrænɪ/
- Noun
- Grandmother
B2Moreguarantee
US /ˌɡærənˈti/
UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/
- Transitive Verb
- To promise to repair a broken product
- To promise that something will happen or be done
- Countable Noun
- A promise to repair a broken product
- Promise that something will be done as expected
A2TOEICMorehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Moreheroin
US /ˈheroʊɪn/
UK /ˈherəʊɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
B2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morein the pocket
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/
UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/
- other
- Having secured or certain success or advantage.
B2Moreinflate
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
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremailbox
US /ˈmelˌbɑks/
UK /ˈmeɪlbɒks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
C2Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepatch
US /pætʃ/
UK /pætʃ/
- Noun
- Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- Piece of ground on vegetation grows
- Transitive Verb
- To join or unite, e.g. two phone calls
- To repair hole by sewing a piece of cloth over it
B1TOEICMoreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepitcher
US /ˈpɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- Jug to hold and pour liquids
B1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Moreporn
US /pɔrn/
UK /pɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Short for pornography
B2Morepouch
US /paʊtʃ/
UK /paʊtʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pocket; a folded area that holds something
- A pocket-like part or bag in certain animals, such as the kangaroo, used for carrying young.
- Transitive Verb
- To form or cause to form a pouch.
B2Morepractical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
A2TOEICMorepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoreshove
US /ʃʌv/
UK /ʃʌv/
- Transitive Verb
- To roughly push someone or something away
- Noun
- Rough push on something or someone
B2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestorage
US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/
UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of storing something; a depository for goods
A2Moresuspicious
US /səˈspɪʃəs/
UK /səˈspɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Doubtful about someone's honesty
- Feeling that something is wrong; causing suspicion
B1Moresweetie
US
UK
- Noun
- Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
B1Morethong
US /θɔ:ŋ/
UK /θɒŋ/
- Countable Noun
- Leather strip
- Underpants resembling a G-string
C2Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Morevagina
US /vəˈdʒaɪnə/
UK /və'dʒaɪnə/
- Noun
- Lower part of the female reproductive tract
C2Moreweirdness
US /wɪrdnəs/
UK /wɪədnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being unusual and strange
B1Moreye
US /ji:/
UK /ji:/
- Pronoun
- Old word for 'you' in the plural
B2Morezipper
US /ˈzɪpɚ/
UK /'zɪpə(r)/
- Noun
- Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
B1More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- double up: To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- have on: To be wearing something.
- in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- eye patch: A patch worn over the eye, typically to protect it or conceal an injury.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- material: Cloth; fabric
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- section: A part of a whole
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- shove: To roughly push someone or something away
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- pouch: Pocket; a folded area that holds something
- great: Very good; better than before
- inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- deep: Complex and important
- porn: Short for pornography
- vagina: Lower part of the female reproductive tract
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- faulty: Not perfectly made/working correctly; defective
- fare: Money people pay to travel on buses, taxis, boats
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- anal: Concerning the anus
- dick: Someone who is a detective
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- dependable: That can be relied on or trusted
- talk: Style of speaking
- beware: To be careful, used in warning someone
- fetish: Something you are obsessed with/think about a lot
- heroin: A highly addictive drug, a derivative of morphine
- zipper: Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
- cock: Adult male chicken
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- granny: Grandmother
- weirdness: Quality of being unusual and strange
- thong: Leather strip
- sweetie: Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- pong: To smell badly
- ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
- mailbox: A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
- airbag: Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
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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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