activist
US /ˈæktəvɪst/
UK /ˈæktɪvɪst/
- Noun
- A person who tries to change a government, society
B1Morebillionaire
US /ˌbɪljəˈner/
UK /ˌbɪljəˈneə(r)/
- Noun
- Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- Countable Noun
- A person whose wealth amounts to one billion or more units of currency.
A2Moreconfusing
US /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/
UK /kənˈfju:zɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- Adjective
- Being hard to understand
A2Moredifferently
US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/
UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In another and different manner
- In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoreDouble
US /ˈdʌbəl/
UK /'dʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- Person that is exactly like someone else
- Adjective
- Concerning or intended for use by two people
- Two times the amount or degree; twice
A2Moreestate
US /ɪˈstet/
UK /ɪˈsteɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- Group of houses all built at the same time
A2TOEICMorefundamental
US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- Of central importance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A basic part of something
- (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
A2TOEICMoregay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Moreharsh
US /hɑrʃ/
UK /hɑ:ʃ/
- Adjective
- Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- Being severe and unkind
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.
C1Moreinherit
US /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
UK /ɪn'herɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
- To receive property or money after someone dies
B1Moreinheritance
US /ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns/
UK /ɪnˈherɪtəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Past ideals, styles still important in the present
- Act of receiving property or money after a death
B1Morelatest
US /ˈletɪst/
UK /ˈleɪtɪst/
- Adjective
- Being the most recent or newest
A2Morelesbian
US
UK
- Noun
- Homosexual woman
B2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorestaggering
US /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
UK /ˈstægərɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement; unbelievable
- Transitive Verb
- To greatly surprise someone
B2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoretendency
US /ˈtɛndənsi/
UK /'tendənsɪ/
- Noun
- Likelihood to behave in a particular way
A2Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- daughter: A female child of someone
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- father: A male parent
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- latest: Being the most recent or newest
- love: Person's name
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- woman: Adult female human being
- business: A company formed for making profit
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- close: Almost; near
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- married: To become the husband or wife of someone
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- gay: Happy and bright
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- confusing: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- differently: In another and different manner
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- staggering: Causing amazement; unbelievable
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- inheritance: Past ideals, styles still important in the present
- inherit: To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- billionaire: Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- lesbian: Homosexual woman
- activist: A person who tries to change a government, society
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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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Billionaire Doubles Reward For Turning Daughter Straight
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楊小八 posted on 2014/02/22Wow, this news report about a billionaire's massive reward for his daughter is wild! You'll get to practice understanding cultural depth and situational dialogue while learning about a fascinating family conflict and LGBT rights.
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