excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
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US / ˈfiˌmel/
UK /'fi:meɪl/
- Adjective
- Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
- Noun
- A woman or girl.
- A female animal.
A2Moreitem
US /ˈaɪtəm/
UK /ˈaɪtəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group
A2TOEICMoremale
US /ˈmel/
UK /meɪl/
- Adjective
- Characteristic of boys or men
- Noun
- A member of the sex that fertilizes eggs
A2Morememorial
US /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/
UK /mə'mɔ:rɪəl/
- Noun
- Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
B1Moremug
US /mʌɡ/
UK /mʌɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone to rob them
B1Morerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
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Vocabulary
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- voice: Ability to sing well
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- wine: Dark red color
- buy: To believe something; accept
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
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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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Jari Wehr posted on 2015/01/08Ever wondered why online stores keep suggesting things you might like? This video dives into the fun world of 'Product Recommendations' and 'Upsell' tactics, showing you how impulse buyers get hooked! You'll pick up everyday phrases perfect for casual shopping chats and understand those quirky 'Awkward Conversations' that happen when you're just trying to buy some wine!
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