actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMorealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMoreannounce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreannouncement
US /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
UK /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
- Noun
- Act of informing people about something publicly
A2TOEICMoreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreaward
US /əˈwɔrd/
UK /ə'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a prize for doing something well
- Countable Noun
- Prize given to you because you did something well
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecamera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecitizen
US /ˈsɪtɪzən/
UK /'sɪtɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- A person who is a member of a community.
B1Morecongratulate
US /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet, -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
UK /kən'grætjʊˌleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
B2Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
film
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
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.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenominate
US /ˈnɑməˌnet/
UK /'nɒmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To choose someone to fill a certain position
B2TOEICMoreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreprojector
US /prəˈdʒɛktɚ/
UK /prə'dʒektə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
B2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moresnub
US /snʌb/
UK /snʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone rudely by ignoring them
- Noun
- Ignoring someone in a rude way; put down
C1TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespoiler
US /ˈspɔɪlɚ/
UK /ˈspɔɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- Someone who pampers by excessive indulgence
C2Morestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moretheater
US /ˈθiətɚ/
UK /'θɪətə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where plays or movies are seen
- Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
A2Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2More
Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- row: To move a boat using oars
- tick: To function properly or normally
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- great: Very good; better than before
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- picture: General situation or state of being
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- projector: Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
- snub: To treat someone rudely by ignoring them
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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Ellen Reacts to the 2021 Oscar Nominations
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2021/03/19Ever wonder what Ellen thinks about the Oscar nominations? You'll get a hilarious, satirical take on this year's picks, from "Nomadland" to "The Trial of the Chicago 7"! It's a fun way to boost your cultural knowledge and catch some everyday phrases.
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