contest
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛst/
UK /'kɒntest/
- Noun
- Struggle or competition between rivals
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To struggle or compete against other people
- To not accept an official or legal judgment
B1Morecramp
US /kræmp/
UK /kræmp/
- Noun
- Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- Intransitive Verb
- To get a sudden sharp pain when muscle tightens
B2Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMorelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMoreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2More
Vocabulary
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- tall: High in height
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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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Patch Adams (2/10) Movie CLIP - Group Therapy (1998) HD
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Ryan Tsao posted on 2014/12/05Ever wondered what happens when a therapy session goes hilariously off the rails? This clip from Patch Adams is packed with rapid-fire dialogue and absurd humor, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures in a fun, situational context. You'll pick up on everyday conversational phrases while enjoying a good laugh!
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