assure
US /əˈʃʊr/
UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- To make sure that something happens
A2TOEICMoreconcentrate
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtret/
UK /'kɒnsntreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to be present in large amount or number
- To pay great attention to a task; focus
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance made by removing water or other diluents; a concentrated form of something.
A2Moreconsciously
US /ˈkɑnʃəslɪ/
UK /'kɒnʃəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
- With full awareness of what one is doing.
B1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moredeeply
US /ˈdiplɪ/
UK /ˈdi:pli/
- Adverb
- To a significant degree
- To a great, intense or extreme extent
A2Moredefine
US /dɪˈfaɪn/
UK /dɪ'faɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To explain the meaning of words
- To set or mark the limits of something
A2TOEICMoreexquisite
US /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt, ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
UK /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
- Adjective
- Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
B2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Moregenerously
US /ˈdʒɛnərəslɪ/
UK /'dʒenərəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a generous way; without holding back
B1Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Morein hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
necessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEICMoreporcelain
US /ˈpɔrsəlɪn, ˈpor-, ˈpɔrslɪn, ˈpors-/
UK /ˈpɔ:səlɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- Countable Noun
- An object made of porcelain.
C1Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Moreprofessor
US /prəˈfɛsɚ/
UK /prəˈfesə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- A title given to a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university.
A2Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- consciously: In a manner that is aware, and on purpose
- leave: To go away from; depart
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- porcelain: Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- deeply: To a significant degree
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- generously: In a generous way; without holding back
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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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Professor teaches Spoiled Students a Lesson
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/25Ever feel overwhelmed by the daily grind? This video shares a powerful 'Coffee Parable' about a professor teaching spoiled students a lesson on work-life balance and finding joy in simple living. You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing workplace stress and discover how to consciously slow down and appreciate life!
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