assume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMorebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morecircus
US /ˈsɜ:rkəs/
UK /ˈsɜ:kəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- A chaotic or disorganized event or situation.
B1Moreelephant
US /ˈɛləfənt/
UK /ˈelɪfənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large gray animal with a long nose and two tusks
A2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morejerk
US /dʒɚk/
UK /dʒɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone you think is an idiot
- Sudden sharp movement; tug
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move suddenly and violently; tug
C2Morejr
US
UK
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'junior'
A2Morepediatrician
US /ˌpi:dɪr'trɪʃn/
UK /ˌpi:dɪə'trɪʃn/
- Noun
- Specialist in the care of babies or children
C2Morerash
US /ræʃ/
UK /ræʃ/
- Adjective
- Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
- Noun
- Series of many negative events in a short time
- Skin condition of raised red spots
B2More
Vocabulary
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- rash: Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- pediatrician: Specialist in the care of babies or children
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- office: Room or building used for business
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- elephant: Large gray animal with a long nose and two tusks
- jr: Shortened form of 'junior'
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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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PORCO ROSSO posted on 2025/01/08Ever wondered how to handle awkward doctor's visits? This hilarious clip from 'Friends' is perfect for practicing everyday dialogue and picking up simple, practical phrases you can use in real life! You'll love the relatable humor and straightforward conversations.
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