accomplish
US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/
UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete successfully
B1TOEICMoreaesthetic
US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
UK /i:sˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
- Noun
- a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
- A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
B2Morealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMoreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Morearc
US /ɑrk/
UK /ɑ:k/
- Noun
- Smoothly curving line or movement
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend in a smooth curve
B2Morearray
US /ə'reɪ/
UK /əˈreɪ/
- Noun
- A regular order or arrangement of things
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in a regular order
B2TOEICMoreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Morebalance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMorebattlefield
US /ˈbætlˌfild/
UK /ˈbætlfi:ld/
- Noun
- Region where a battle was, or is being fought
C1Morebeacon
US /ˈbikən/
UK /ˈbi:kən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something providing guidance or hope to people
- Light or radio signal used to guide e.g. ships
B2Morebeam
US /bim/
UK /bi:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To send out information, signals, or light
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long piece of metal or wood used in construction
- A line of light or energy
B1Morebleak
US /blik/
UK /bli:k/
- Adjective
- Desolate and colorless; without much hope
B1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecolor in
US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/
UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/
- other
- To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
A2Morecolor palette
US
UK
- Noun
- A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
A1Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredeliberately
US /dɪˈlɪbərɪtlɪ/
UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
- Adverb
- In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- Purposely; on purpose
B2TOEICMoredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredull
US /dʌl/
UK /dʌl/
- Adjective
- Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- Being dim, not so bright and hard to see
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a thing to become less sharp/less bright
A2Moreessay
US /ˈɛsˌe, ɛˈse/
UK /'eseɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- A test of the quality of a metal or ore.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt or try.
- To test or evaluate the quality of something.
B1Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morehideous
US /ˈhɪdiəs/
UK /ˈhɪdiəs/
- Adjective
- Very ugly; frightening-looking
- Extremely unpleasant to see; very ugly.
B2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morelandscape
US /ˈlændˌskep/
UK /'lændskeɪp/
- Noun
- Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- Picture of natural scenery in a place
- Transitive Verb
- To make gardens that improve an area of land
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moremiserable
US /ˈmɪzərəbəl, ˈmɪzrə-/
UK /ˈmɪzrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very unhappy
- Causing someone to be unhappy or uncomfortable
- Noun
- A person who is always unhappy or complaining
A2Moremisery
US /ˈmɪzəri/
UK /'mɪzərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thing that causes unhappiness
- Extreme suffering or unhappiness
B1Moremotivated
US /ˈmotɪvetɪd/
UK /'məʊtɪveɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- Adjective
- Being enthusiastic to do something
- Having a strong reason or desire to do something.
A2Moremuted
US /ˈmjutɪd/
UK /ˈmju:tɪd/
- Adjective
- (Electronic device) having the sound turned off
B2Moreno man's land
US /no mænz lænd/
UK /nəʊ mænz lænd/
- other
- An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
B2Moreoverwhelming
US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- Adjective
- Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
- Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
B2Morepallet
US /ˈpælɪt/
UK /ˈpælət/
- Noun
- Flat surface used for moving, storing heavy goods
C1TOEICMoreparadise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Moreportrayed
US /pɔrˈtreɪd/
UK /pɔrˈtreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To play a character in theater or on film
- To represent something for artistic purposes
B2Morerestore
US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/
UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To return a thing to its original condition
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresequence
US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/
UK /'si:kwəns/
- Noun
- Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in an order they should happen
A2TOEICMoreset on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Moresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoresombre
US /ˈsɑmbɚ/
UK /'sɒmbə(r)/
- Adjective
- Dim, gloomy or melancholy
C1Morespoiler
US /ˈspɔɪlɚ/
UK /ˈspɔɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- Someone who pampers by excessive indulgence
C2Moresquad
US /skwɑ:d/
UK /skwɒd/
- Noun
- A sports team
B1Moresuicide
US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/
- Noun
- Act of purposely killing yourself
- Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
B2Moresunset
US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
UK /ˈsʌnset/
- Noun
- Daily disappearance of the sun
B2Moresuperman
US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/
UK /'su:pəmæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person with great powers and abilities
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMorevibrant
US /ˈvaɪbrənt/
UK /ˈvaɪbrənt/
- Adjective
- Having a lot of energy and being very active
B1Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2Morewasteland
US /ˈwestˌlænd/
UK /ˈweɪstlænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
- A situation, place, or way of life that is spiritually or emotionally empty and barren.
C1Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
- check out
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
- set on: To attack
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- miserable: Very unhappy
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- motivated: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- misery: Thing that causes unhappiness
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- array: A regular order or arrangement of things
- sharp: Person's name
- lit: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- shitty: Very bad
- bleak: Desolate and colorless; without much hope
- squad: A sports team
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- hideous: Very ugly; frightening-looking
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- land: Region or country
- beam: To send out information, signals, or light
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- beacon: Something providing guidance or hope to people
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- portrayed: To play a character in theater or on film
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- muted: (Electronic device) having the sound turned off
- wasteland: Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
- pallet: Flat surface used for moving, storing heavy goods
- sombre: Dim, gloomy or melancholy
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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