applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morepermanent
US /ˈpɚmənənt/
UK /'pɜ:mənənt/
- Adjective
- Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
- Noun
- A person who is a permanent employee.
- A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
B1TOEICMoreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoretalented
US /ˈtæləntəd/
UK /ˈtæləntɪd/
- Adjective
- Highly proficient or good at something
B1Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- part: Division of a book
- permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- talented: Highly proficient or good at something
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
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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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Jim Carrey Paints a Picture for Ellen
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Wilson Huang posted on 2014/12/17Get ready for some spontaneous fun as Jim Carrey surprises everyone by painting live on The Ellen Show! You'll love seeing this unexpected art in action and pick up some everyday phrases from the lively talk show chat.
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