articulate
US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To express something clearly using language
- Adjective
- Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
B2TOEICMoreconfidential
US /ˌkɑnfɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌkɒnfɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Entrusted with another's secrets
- Secret or private; only known by certain people
B1Moredisturbance
US /dɪˈstɚbəns/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:bəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public incident in which some people act badly
- Being disturbed; something that causes disruption
A2Moreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMorefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Moregrid
US /ɡrɪd/
UK /ɡrɪd/
- Noun
- Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- Metal structure with bars used to cover a hole
- Transitive Verb
- To mark with a grid.
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreordinance
US /ˈɔrdnəns/
UK /ˈɔ:dɪnəns/
- Noun
- Law, especially a local one; statute
C1Morequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Morerhythmic
US /ˈrɪðmɪk/
UK /ˈrɪðmɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a pattern of events and motions
- Having a pattern of sound and beats
A2Morevengeance
US /ˈvɛndʒəns/
UK /'vendʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- The act of inflicting such punishment or retribution.
- Adverb
- To a great or excessive degree; vehemently.
B2Morewinner
US / ˈwɪnɚ/
UK /'wɪnə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person or thing that wins a contest or race
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- disturbance: Public incident in which some people act badly
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- quit: To leave a job
- business: A company formed for making profit
- confidential: Entrusted with another's secrets
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- rhythmic: Having a pattern of events and motions
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- ship: Large boat
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- ordinance: Law, especially a local one; statute
- dinner: Main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
- timothy: A disciple of Saint Paul who became the leader of the Christian community at Ephesus
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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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Short i /ɪ/ MIDDLE of Words Daily Pronunciation Practice - American English Vowel Master Class
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/09/20Struggling with the short 'i' sound in words like 'winner' or 'fit'? This pronunciation drill is your secret weapon to mastering the medial /ɪ/ vowel in American English! You'll boost your vocabulary and articulation with tons of practice words and minimal pairs.
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