application
US /ˌæplɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- Process of spreading a substance over a surface
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Moreenthusiasm
US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/
UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- Great interest and excitement in something
B1TOEICMoreimpression
US /ɪmˈprɛʃən/
UK /ɪmˈpreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- Act of pressing into a material to make a pattern
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreon the defensive
US /ɑn ði dɪˈfɛnsɪv/
UK /ɔn ðə dɪˈfensɪv/
- Adjective
- Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- Phrase
- In a position where you are defending yourself from criticism or attack.
opportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreprompt
US /prɑmpt/
UK /prɒmpt/
- Noun
- Message on a computer requiring attention
- Encouragement to ask someone else to talk
- Transitive Verb
- To display a message to requires a user to act
- To say something to encourage someone else to talk
B1Morespeak for itself
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be clear and obvious without needing further explanation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- speak for itself: To be clear and obvious without needing further explanation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- test: To be given a medical examination
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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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dada26194802 posted on 2015/04/06Dreaming of college but nervous about the interview? This video is your ultimate guide, breaking down everything from body language to asking smart questions, so you can ace your admissions interview! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn how to make a fantastic impression.
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