background
US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Images, color, or information behind the main one
- Someone's personal work and educational history
- Adjective
- Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
- Hidden or not easily seen
A2TOEICMorecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecentral
US /ˈsɛntrəl/
UK /'sentrəl/
- Adjective
- Being in the middle
- Most significant or important
- Noun
- The central part of a country or region.
A2Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morefunctional
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/
- Adjective
- Useful; not just for decoration
- In working order; operative.
- Noun
- A function whose argument is itself a function.
A2Morefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMoremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorespecialize
US /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
UK /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To focus on one area of a field or profession
- To change to fit your environment
A2TOEICMoretake apart
US /tek əˈpɑrt/
UK /teik əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- To look critically at an idea or theory
A1Moretribute
US /ˈtrɪbjut/
UK /'trɪbju:t/
- Noun
- Something that is said or done to show respect
- Payment, e.g. to another country, for protection
B1More
Vocabulary
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- take apart: To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- century: Period of 100 years
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- central: Being in the middle
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- specialize: To focus on one area of a field or profession
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- functional: Useful; not just for decoration
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
- shop: Place to learn how to fix or make things; class
- st: Abbreviation for street
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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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Hans J. Wegner Case - Caroline Hoggarth
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st posted on 2025/05/29Ever wondered about the magic behind iconic mid-century furniture? Dive into the world of Hans Wegner with Caroline Hoggarth, an upholsterer specializing in these beautiful pieces, and discover the craftsmanship that makes them timeless. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to furniture making and gain fascinating cultural insights into Scandinavian design!
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