scale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMorescam
US /skæm/
UK /skæm/
- Noun
- A trick to fool other people to get their money
- Transitive Verb
- To trick to fool other people to get their money
B2Morescandal
US /ˈskændl/
UK /'skændl/
- Noun
- Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
B1Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMoreschematic
US /skiˈmætɪk, skɪ-/
UK /ski:ˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Showing the main parts or ideas of in a simple way
B1Morescheme
US /skim/
UK /ski:m/
- Noun
- Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- Way something is organized, e.g. colors of a room
- Intransitive Verb
- To make secret plans to do something (often bad)
A2TOEICMoreskeptic
US /ˈskɛptɪk/
UK /'skeptɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Doubtful person; one who doubts the truth of
C2Moreskill
US /skɪl/
UK /skɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do something well
A2TOEICMoreskim
US /skɪm/
UK /skɪm/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove fat, etc. from the top of a liquid
- To read rapidly to find the main points or ideas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly over a surface without touching it
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Vocabulary
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
- scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- skim: To remove fat, etc. from the top of a liquid
- skill: Ability to do something well
- skeptic: Doubtful person; one who doubts the truth of
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- schematic: Showing the main parts or ideas of in a simple 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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S Blends - SK Beginning of Words - American English Daily Pronunciation Practice Master Class
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/17Ever wondered how to pronounce those tricky 'sk' sounds at the beginning of words? This master class dives deep into words like 'scam,' 'school,' and 'skill,' perfect for boosting your vocabulary and nailing American English pronunciation. Get ready to sound like a native speaker in no time!
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