aggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreat ease
US /æt iz/
UK /æt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
attitude
US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈætitju:d/
- Noun
- Way you act, think and feel about something
A2TOEICMoreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moreexaggerate
US /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/
UK /ɪgˈzædʒəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- To speak or write about something in a way that overemphasizes or magnifies its qualities.
B1TOEICMoregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Moregroom
US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/
UK /gru:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To make neat and smart in appearance
- To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
- Countable Noun
- Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
- Man who is, or who has recently married
B1TOEICMoreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreiron out
US /ˈaɪən aʊt/
UK /ˈaiən aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resolve or settle (difficulties or problems).
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreobsessive
US /əbˈsɛsɪv, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈsesɪv/
- Adjective
- Characterized by or constituting an obsession
- Thinking about something or someone all the time
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at ease
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- iron out: To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- obsessive: Characterized by or constituting an obsession
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- job: Something that must be done
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- relax: To calm or quiet yourself, or stop worrying
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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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Loretta Lau posted on 2014/04/10Nail that next job interview by mastering your body language! This video breaks down how to make a killer first impression with confident eye contact and open posture, helping you look relaxed and professional. You'll pick up practical phrases and workplace tips that will make you stand out!
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