addition
US /əˈdɪʃən/
UK /əˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of adding something; thing that is added
- The process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amounts
A2TOEICMoreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMorebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Moreceramic
US /səˈræmɪk/
UK /sə'ræmɪk/
- Adjective
- Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item made from clay and hardened in a hot oven
- A hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant material made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
B2Moreconference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
A2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoreentitle
US /ɛnˈtaɪtl/
UK /ɪnˈtaɪtl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make you eligible to hold a title
- To give a right (of getting benefits) to someone
B1TOEICMoreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMoreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinvitation
US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- A card or written form used to invite someone.
A2TOEICMoreinvite
US /ɪnˈvaɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- Noun
- An invitation
A2TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreoccur
US /əˈkɚ/
UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come to pass or to happen
- To be found to exist; to be present.
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreorganization
US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people with a particular purpose
- The way in which something is structured or arranged.
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Moresip
US /sɪp/
UK /sɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drink just a little at a time
B1Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMoresuccessor
US /səkˈsɛsɚ/
UK /səkˈsesə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who takes over the position of another
B2Morethreaten
US /ˈθrɛtn/
UK /ˈθretn/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- To say you may harm or hurt someone
A2Moretribe
US /traɪb/
UK /traɪb/
- Noun
- Racial group united by language, religion, customs
B1Morevenue
US /ˈvɛnju/
UK /'venju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place, area where an event is held or takes place
- The place where a public event or meeting happens.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- huge: Very very large
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- leave: To go away from; depart
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- defense: Argument in support of something
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- business: A company formed for making profit
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- ceramic: Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- successor: Person who takes over the position of another
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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The Perks of Leadership and the Price That Comes With Them | Simon Sinek
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Minjane posted on 2025/08/20Ever wondered about the real perks of leadership and the unexpected costs? Simon Sinek shares a fascinating personal story that dives into entitlement and humility, perfect for picking up practical workplace vocabulary and understanding real-life career advice!
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