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
A2TOEICMoreconservative
US /kənˈsɚvətɪv/
UK /kənˈsɜ:vətɪv/
- Adjective
- (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- Resistant to change
- Noun
- Person with traditional ideas; doesn't like change
B1Morecouple
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
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresex
US /sɛks/
UK /seks/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- Physical activity by which we produce babies
A2Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoretraditionally
US /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/
UK /trə'dɪʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Something done in a customary, traditional manner
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- couple: To join something to something else
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- upfront: Frank and honest
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- slowly: In an unhurried or not speedy manner
- sex: State of being male or female
- woman: Adult female human being
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
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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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South Korea Conservative Dating Culture
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niko posted on 2025/07/07Ever wondered about dating in South Korea? This video dives into conservative dating norms, exploring everything from affection boundaries to parental influence, and how generational changes are shaking things up! You'll pick up useful vocabulary for discussing cultural differences and gain fascinating insights into modern Korean relationships.
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