agenda
US /əˈdʒɛndə/
UK /ə'dʒendə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
B1TOEICMoreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreautomatically
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way not requiring control by a person
B1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Moreconcern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMorecritic
US /ˈkrɪtɪk/
UK /'krɪtɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- A person who tends to find fault or express adverse criticism.
A2Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMorediscussion
US /dɪˈskʌʃən/
UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any long communication about a particular topic
- A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
A2TOEICMorelabel
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Moremuscular
US /ˈmʌskjəlɚ/
UK /ˈmʌskjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having strong or developed muscles
B1Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreretail
US /ˈriˌtel/
UK /'ri:teɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of selling products to the public
- Adverb
- Bought or sold in a store or shop
C1TOEICMoreshave
US /ʃev/
UK /ʃeɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1More
Vocabulary
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- retail: Business of selling products to the public
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- muscular: Having strong or developed muscles
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- woman: Adult female human being
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
- everyday: Used or seen daily; for daily use; ordinary
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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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Blair posted on 2020/08/14Ever feel like you're constantly being told what to do with your own body? This video dives into the frustrating comments women are tired of hearing, touching on body positivity and autonomy with simple, clear language. You'll pick up everyday phrases for discussing personal boundaries and challenging societal beauty standards!
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