amazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreat 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.
C2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morecompilation
US /ˌkɑ:mpɪˈleɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of gathering things into a list, group
- A collection of items, especially one put together from different sources.
B1Moreconclusion
US /kənˈkluʒən/
UK /kənˈklu:ʒn/
- Noun
- End of something; finish
- Judgment or opinion after thinking for a while
A2Moreconnotation
US /ˌkɑnəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃn/
- Noun
- Idea associated with another one
C1TOEICMorecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Moreedition
US /ɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
B1Moreencourage
US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMorefantasize
US /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/
UK /ˈfæntəsaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To imagine an unreal situation; to dream about
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.
A1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave a ball
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy oneself very much; have a good time.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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 on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morelonely
US /ˈloʊnli/
UK /ˈləʊnli/
- Adjective
- Sad because apart from other people
- Being far away and rarely visited by people
B2Moremasturbation
US /ˌmæstɚˈbeʃən/
UK /ˌmæstə'beɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
C1Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresignificant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
A2TOEICMoresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestore
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
A2TOEICMorestumble
US /ˈstʌmbəl/
UK /'stʌmbl/
- Noun
- Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- Act of tripping and almost falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
- To trip and almost fall
B1Moresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretechnically
US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˈteknɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an exact and particular manner
- With technical skill or expertise.
A2Moreteenager
US /ˈtinˌedʒɚ/
UK /ˈti:neɪdʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Person between the ages of 13 and 19
A2Morethrift
US /θrɪft/
UK /θrɪft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cautious management of money
B2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- have a ball: To enjoy oneself very much; have a good time.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- fantasize: To imagine an unreal situation; to dream about
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- connotation: Idea associated with another one
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- surround: To be all the way around something
- shitty: Very bad
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- compilation: Act of gathering things into a list, group
- teenager: Person between the ages of 13 and 19
- masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
- solo: Being performed or done alone
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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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lala posted on 2022/03/12Ever feel like you need a date with yourself? This video is a hilarious and honest look at embracing solo time, from thrift shopping adventures to enjoying your own company. You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and gain a deeper understanding of cultural attitudes towards being alone!
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