amateur
US /ˈæməˌtɚ/
UK /'æmətə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- Adjective
- Unskilled in an activity; not professional
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreintimacy
US /ˈɪntəməsi/
UK /'ɪntɪməsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The sharing of private and personal things
B2Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Morephilosophy
US /fɪˈlɑsəfi/
UK /fə'lɒsəfɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- Attitude to life that a person has
C1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moreshrink
US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller
- Noun
- A rude name for a psychiatrist
B1Moresmart
US /smɑ:rt/
UK /smɑ:t/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- Looking clean, neat and stylish
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hurt or upset
- To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moresuspense
US /səˈspɛns/
UK /səˈspens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- Uncountable Noun
- Anxiety or apprehension caused by uncertainty
C2Morethe good stuff
US
UK
- Phrase
- Things of high quality or the best kind.
- Desirable or enjoyable things.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
A2More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- intimacy: The sharing of private and personal things
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- shrink: To become smaller
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- amateur: Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- suspense: Genre of movies, novels of uncertain mystery
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
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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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shimomurak posted on 2026/10/04Ever wondered if you should call someone back after a great first date? This clip from 'Good Will Hunting' dives into the idea of 'imperfections' and why embracing them is key to true connection. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing relationships and personal flaws, all while enjoying a classic movie scene!
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