abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Morearchitectural
US /ˌɑrkəˈtɛktʃərəl/
UK /ˌɑ:kɪˈtektʃərəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning architecture
B1Morebanknote
US /ˈbæŋknoʊt/
UK /ˈbæŋknəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Money in paper form
C2TOEICMoreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecultural
US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
- Adjective
- Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- Of arts, music, literature, theater
A2Moreeastern
US /ˈi:stərn/
UK /ˈi:stən/
- Adjective
- Being in the area to the east
- Concerning countries that are in the east
A2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeatured on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
B2Moregrandson
US /ˈɡrændˌsʌn, ˈɡræn-/
UK /'ɡrænsʌn/
- Countable Noun
- Your son or daughter's son
- Term of endearment for a grandson.
B2Morehistorical
US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Connected with the past
B1Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorelandmark
US /ˈlændmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈlændmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Event that marks a change or turning point
- Easily recognizable structure that is easy to see
B1Morelocate
US /ˈloˌket,loˈket/
UK /ləʊ'keɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To find exactly where something is positioned
- To put something in a new place
A2TOEICMoremonument
US /ˈmɑnjəmənt/
UK /'mɒnjʊmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something built to remember an event or person
- A tomb or structure associated with a burial.
B1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreremote
US /rɪˈmot/
UK /rɪ'məʊt/
- Adjective
- Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
- Noun
- Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
A2TOEICMoresite
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- Location of building work
- Transitive Verb
- To place something in a particular position, area
A2TOEICMorespan
US /spæn/
UK /spæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance between two supports of a bridge
- Period of time that something continues for
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go across a certain distance between things
- To cover or extend over a time period
B1TOEICMoresteadily
US /ˈstɛdəlɪ/
UK /'stedɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- At a steady rate or pace; reliably; constantly
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Proper Noun
- the Republic of Türkiye, this nation sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia
C1Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- century: Period of 100 years
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- monument: Something built to remember an event or person
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- steadily: At a steady rate or pace; reliably; constantly
- cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- historical: Connected with the past
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
- architectural: Concerning architecture
- locate: To find exactly where something is positioned
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- eastern: Being in the area to the east
- banknote: Money in paper form
- ottoman: A Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
- turkish: Concerning the culture and people of Turkey
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- grandson: Your son or daughter's son
- georgian: Concerning the culture and people of Georgia
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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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Turkey’s Last Remaining Monument of the Ottoman Empire
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/06/09Ever wondered about the incredible Ishika Pasha Palace, Turkey's last Ottoman monument? This video dives into its amazing architectural fusion and fascinating family history, even showing you why it was featured on the 100 lira banknote! You'll boost your cultural knowledge and pick up some great vocabulary along the way.
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