argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moredeal in
US /dil ɪn/
UK /di:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To buy and sell a particular product or products.
A1MoreDouble
US /ˈdʌbəl/
UK /'dʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- Person that is exactly like someone else
- Adjective
- Concerning or intended for use by two people
- Two times the amount or degree; twice
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimply
US /ɪmˈplaɪ/
UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest something, without saying it directly
- To involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
A2TOEICMorein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepermit
US /pərˈmɪt/
UK /pəˈmɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow something to happen; to give permission
- To give authorization or consent for something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of paper giving you rights to do something
- An official document giving permission to fish or hunt.
A2TOEICMorepurchase
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that you bought
- Strong hold on something; grip
A2TOEICMoreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- go away: To go on vacation
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- have to: Must do
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- big: Popular
- imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
- permit: To allow something to happen; to give permission
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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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【TED-Ed】The historical audacity of the Louisiana Purchase - Judy Walton
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/02/01Ever wondered about the massive Louisiana Purchase and the constitutional debates it sparked? This video dives into that fascinating US history, showing you how Thomas Jefferson navigated strict constructionism and implied powers. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth while exploring this pivotal moment!
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