accurate
US /ˈækjərɪt/
UK /ˈækjərət/
- Adjective
- With no mistake or error; Correct
A2Moreactual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreask in
US /æsk ɪn/
UK /ɑ:sk ɪn/
- other
- To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
B1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorecandidate
US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/
UK /ˈkændɪdət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Politician who is running for public office
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moreimpolite
US /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
UK /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Not showing good manners or behavior
B1Morein 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.
C1Moreinstance
US /ˈɪnstəns/
UK /'ɪnstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An example of something; case
- An occurrence of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To give as an example of something else
A2TOEICMorelook around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
A1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMorenephew
US /ˈnɛfju/
UK /ˈnefju:/
- Countable Noun
- Son of your brother or sister
B1Morenosy
US /ˈnozi/
UK /'nəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Annoyingly inquisitive about others' private lives
C1Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepolitic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Morepregnant
US /ˈprɛɡnənt/
UK /ˈpregnənt/
- Adjective
- Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
B1Morepry
US /praɪ/
UK /praɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to find out about others' private business
- Transitive Verb
- To move, raise, or open by levering something
C2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for instance: As an example.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- instance: An example of something; case
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- consider: To think carefully about something
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- nosy: Annoyingly inquisitive about others' private lives
- pry: To try to find out about others' private business
- impolite: Not showing good manners or behavior
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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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Do Not Ask These Questions in an English Conversation
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Julianne Sung posted on 2023/09/13Ever wondered which questions might be a little too personal in English conversations? This video spills the tea on common questions to avoid, helping you navigate cultural differences and master polite small talk! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to keep conversations flowing smoothly and respectfully.
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