affection
US /əˈfɛkʃən/
UK /əˈfekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of liking someone or something
- A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
B1Moreappreciate
US /əˈpriʃiˌet/
UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Transitive Verb
- To be thankful for; to value or admire
A2TOEICMoreappreciation
US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/
UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Understanding something's value or worth
- Noun
- Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
A2Morecommitted
US /kəˈmɪtɪd/
UK /kə'mɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
- Adjective
- Feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; dedicated.
A2Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMorediminish
US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something smaller or less important
- To imply someone's reputation is less good
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
occasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMorepillow
US /ˈpɪlo/
UK /'pɪləʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- A cushion used as decoration.
- Uncountable Noun
- Something used to provide support or cushioning.
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US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorethrive
US /θraɪv/
UK /θraɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become healthy or successful
- To grow or develop well; to flourish.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- committed: To do something bad, usually a crime
- fill: To make something full
- affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
- diminish: To make something smaller or less important
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- special: Being additional or extra
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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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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Thinking about breaking up with a Libra? This video dives into what makes a Libra relationship tick, highlighting how crucial romance and flattery are to keeping them happy! You'll learn key phrases for expressing appreciation and keeping that special 'champagne bubble' feeling alive in your partnership.
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