ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMorebraid
US /breɪd/
UK /breɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Hair separated into 3 strands laid over each other
B2Morecure
US /kjʊr/
UK /kjʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- Medical treatment making a sick person healthy
- Transitive Verb
- To fix or improve a problem
- To make someone healthy or make a disease go away
B1Moredaydream
US /ˈdeˌdrim/
UK /ˈdeɪdri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
- Noun
- Experience of imagining fantasies happening
B2Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehypnosis
US /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/
UK /hɪpˈnəʊsɪs/
- Noun
- Sleep-like state where you respond to suggestions
C1Morehypnotic
US /hɪpˈnɑtɪk/
UK /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Of or producing hypnosis or a similar condition
B2Morein honor of
US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
- Preposition
- To show respect and admiration for someone.
A1Moreincubation
US /ˌɪnkjəˈbeʃən, ˌɪŋ-/
UK /ˌɪŋkjuˈbeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Development in a particular environment
- Keeping eggs warm until hatched
B2Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreingest
US /ɪn'dʒest/
UK /ɪnˈdʒest/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, or swallow something
C1TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoremedicine
US /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
UK /ˈmedsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something used in treating illness or pain
- Science of preventing, treating, or curing disease
A2TOEICMorepersonality
US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- Person who is famous; celebrity
A2Morephysician
US /fɪˈzɪʃən/
UK /fɪˈzɪʃn/
- Countable Noun
- A medical doctor
B2Moreprayer
US /prɛr/
UK /prɛə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words spoken to your god for help
- (+negative) small chance of succeeding
A2Morerhythmic
US /ˈrɪðmɪk/
UK /ˈrɪðmɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a pattern of events and motions
- Having a pattern of sound and beats
A2Moresacred
US /ˈsekrɪd/
UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/
- Adjective
- Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- Being highly valued and respected
B1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurgeon
US /ˈsɜrdʒən/
UK /'sɜ:dʒən/
- Countable Noun
- A doctor who performs surgery
B2Moretrance
US /træns/
UK /trɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Daydreaming state; unaware state
B2Moreunderwent
US /ˌʌndɚˈwɛnt/
UK /ˌʌndə'went/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience or endure something (bad)
B1More
Vocabulary
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- such as: For example; like
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- ingest: To eat, drink, or swallow something
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
- physician: A medical doctor
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- deep: Complex and important
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
- trance: Daydreaming state; unaware state
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- coin: A small, flat piece of metal used as money
- rhythmic: Having a pattern of events and motions
- incubation: Development in a particular environment
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- hypnotic: Of or producing hypnosis or a similar condition
- braid: Hair separated into 3 strands laid over each other
- prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
- hypnosis: Sleep-like state where you respond to suggestions
- underwent: To experience or endure something (bad)
- daydream: To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
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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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Why Your Brain Loves Being Hypnotized @amandasilvera #shorts
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/09Ever wondered why your brain loves hypnosis? This video dives into the fascinating history of trance states, from ancient Egypt's sleep temples to modern techniques, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a super interesting look at how our minds work and a great chance to boost your English skills.
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