anniversary
US /ˌænəˈvɚsəri/
UK /ˌænɪ'vɜ:sərɪ/
- Noun
- Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
B1TOEICMoreanthem
US /ˈænθəm/
UK /ˈænθəm/
- Countable Noun
- Special song that represents a nation or group
B2Morebanner
US /ˈbænɚ/
UK /'bænə(r)/
- Noun
- Cloth upon which is written a message
B2Morebrave
US /brev/
UK /breɪv/
- Countable Noun
- (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- Adjective
- Not letting fear or danger stop you acting
A2Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Moreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Morecampus
US /ˈkæmpəs/
UK /'kæmpəs/
- Noun (plural)
- Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- Noun
- The grounds and buildings of a university or college.
- The grounds of a college or school.
B1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Moredawn
US /dɔn/
UK /dɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- First light of day
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin to grow light as the sun rises
- To begin to be understood for the first time
B1Moreflag
US /flæɡ/
UK /flæɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To indicate something should get special attention
- Noun
- Piece of cloth representing a team, country etc.
A2TOEICMoregleam
US /ɡlim/
UK /gli:m/
- Noun
- A small light that shines softly; shining quality
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a bright, shiny quality
B1Morehail
US /hel/
UK /heɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- To call out to (taxi) to get it to pick you up
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly, fall together through the air
- Used to say that hail is falling
B2Morehum
US /hʌm/
UK /hʌm/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a constant low sound
- To move very fast
- Uncountable Noun
- A constant low sound
- A busy, active atmosphere.
B2Moreinstitute
US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/
UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
- Transitive Verb
- To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
- To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
A2TOEICMoremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Moreperilous
US /ˈpɛrələs/
UK /ˈperələs/
- Adjective
- Extremely dangerous, risky
B2TOEICMoreproof
US /pruf/
UK /pru:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of showing that something exists or is true
- Special coating that protects something
- Transitive Verb
- To read a written work to check for mistakes
- To protect by painting on a special coating
A2TOEICMoreproudly
US /ˈpraʊdlɪ/
UK /ˈpraʊdli/
- Adverb
- With pride; in a proud manner
B1Morestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moretechnology
US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/
UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
A2TOEICMoretremble
US /ˈtrɛmbəl/
UK /'trembl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
- To shake slightly because you are afraid/excited
B1Moretwilight
US /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /'twaɪlaɪt/
- Noun
- Period of time just as the sun sets
B2Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2More
Vocabulary
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
- dawn: First light of day
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- perilous: Extremely dangerous, risky
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- land: Region or country
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- twilight: Period of time just as the sun sets
- tremble: To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- voice: Ability to sing well
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- gleam: A small light that shines softly; shining quality
- hum: To make a constant low sound
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- proudly: With pride; in a proud manner
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- evening: To make something level; to flatten
- night: Time when sun does not shine
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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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MIT at Fenway Park: Chorallaries Perform National Anthem, ROTC Presents the Colors
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/17Get ready for a stirring performance as the MIT Chorallaries, celebrating 50 years, sing the National Anthem at Fenway Park! You'll hear the powerful lyrics of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and see the MIT ROTC present the colors. It's a fantastic chance to practice listening comprehension with patriotic vocabulary in a live event setting!
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