ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMorecharter
US /ˈtʃɑ:rtə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃɑ:tə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official document giving certain rights to a group
- The hire of a vehicle, such as a boat or plane, for private use.
- Transitive Verb
- To hire (plane, bus) for your exclusive use
- To grant a charter to.
B1Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moredischarge
US /dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ/
UK /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To complete a task that has been assigned
- To produce or release a substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance that has been released
- The retirement of someone from service e.g. army
B1Morefaithfully
US /ˈfeɪθfəli /
UK /ˈfeɪθfəli/
- Adverb
- In a trustworthy manner
B1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMorerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMoresolemnly
US /ˈsɑləmlɪ/
UK /'sɒləmlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a grave and sedate manner
B2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
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Vocabulary
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- repeat: Action that is done again
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- solemnly: In a grave and sedate manner
- charter: Official document giving certain rights to a group
- office: Room or building used for business
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- faithfully: In a trustworthy manner
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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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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor | REUTERS
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