ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMorebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMorechecker
US /ˈtʃɛkɚ/
UK /'tʃekə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A person who carefully inspects something
A2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredialogue
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/
UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conversation between two or more individuals
- A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
B1Morefocus
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.
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreinadequate
US /ɪnˈædɪkwɪt/
UK /ɪnˈædɪkwət/
- Adjective
- Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
B1Morepathetic
US /pəˈθɛtɪk/
UK /pəˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
B1Moreraisin
US /ˈrezɪn/
UK /ˈreɪzn/
- Countable Noun
- Dried black grape, used in cooking
- Adjective
- Having a dark purplish-brown color, like that of a raisin.
C1Morespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- inadequate: Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- raisin: Dried black grape, used in cooking
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- checker: A person who carefully inspects something
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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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Daily Easy English Expression 0024 -- 3 Minute English Lesson: ~ is pathetic
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mr wong posted on 2025/01/08Ever wondered how to use the word 'pathetic' in everyday English? This quick 3-minute lesson breaks down its meaning and shows you exactly how to use it in real conversations with fun dialogue examples. You'll pick up this useful vocabulary in no time!
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