articulate
US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To express something clearly using language
- Adjective
- Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
B2TOEICMoreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebombshell
US /ˈbɑ:mʃel/
UK /ˈbɒmʃel/
- Countable Noun
- Unexpected, shocking piece of news
C1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Moreconstruct
US /kənˈstrʌkt/
UK /kənˈstrʌkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To build or create something
- To create a sentence, story, argument or theory
- Noun
- A thought, theory or hypothesis
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecover a lot of ground
US /ˈkʌvɚ ə lɑt əv ˈgraʊnd/
UK /ˈkʌvə ə lɒt əv ˈgraund/
- other
- To discuss or deal with many topics or matters thoroughly.
B2Moredifferently
US /ˈdɪfərəntlɪ/
UK /'dɪfrəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In another and different manner
- In a way that shows a different opinion or perspective.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoreforemost
US /ˈfɔrˌmost,ˈfor-/
UK /'fɔ:məʊst/
- Adjective
- Being the best or most important
- Adverb
- In the most prominent or important position.
B1TOEICMoreforgiveness
US /fɚˈɡɪvnɪs, fɔr-/
UK /fəˈgɪvnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Willingness to excuse a mistake or offense
A2Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepray
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak to your god to request help
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wish or hope for something to happen or be true
A2Moreprince
US /prɪns/
UK /prɪns/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Son of a king
A2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreracism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
B2Moreroyal
US /ˈrɔɪəl/
UK /'rɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Concerning a king or queen
- Noun
- A member of a royal family.
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMorespeak out
US /spik aʊt/
UK /spi:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
A1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespotlight
US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/
UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/
- Noun
- Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or put attention on something
C1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moreteachable
US /ˈtitʃəbəl/
UK /ˈti:tʃəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to learn through instruction
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1More
Vocabulary
- cover a lot of ground: To discuss or deal with many topics or matters thoroughly.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- public: Owned by the government
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- construct: To build or create something
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- differently: In another and different manner
- forgiveness: Willingness to excuse a mistake or offense
- pray: To speak to your god to request help
- bombshell: Unexpected, shocking piece of news
- prince: Person's name
- teachable: Able to learn through instruction
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
Michelle Obama Weighs In On Meghan Markle’s Interview With Oprah | TODAY
0
naomi posted on 2021/05/20Ever wondered what Michelle Obama thought about Meghan Markle's interview? This video dives into that fascinating conversation, touching on important topics like racism and public service. You'll get a chance to practice understanding simple sentence structures and pick up some great situational dialogue!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!