earthquake
US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/
UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
B1Moreeastern
US /ˈi:stərn/
UK /ˈi:stən/
- Adjective
- Being in the area to the east
- Concerning countries that are in the east
A2Morein view of
US /ɪn vju ʌv/
UK /in vju: ɔv/
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account.
intensity
US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great energy, strength, or concentration
- The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
A2TOEICMoremagnitude
US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Number representing force of an earthquake
- Size or importance
B2Moremetro
US /ˈmetroʊ/
UK /ˈmetrəʊ/
- Noun
- Underground railway or subway
B2Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMoresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMoreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoresurvey
US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
UK /'sɜ:veɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Broad view or general description of something
- Act of measuring land or property to make a map
- Transitive Verb
- To offer a broad view or general description
- To measure an area of land to make a map of it
A2TOEICMoresuspend
US /səˈspɛnd/
UK /sə'spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To hang something or someone from something
- To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
B2TOEICMoretemporarily
US /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
UK /tempəˈrerɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- For a limited amount of time
- In a way that is not intended to be permanent or lasting
A2Moreviolent
US /ˈvaɪələnt/
UK /ˈvaɪələnt/
- Adjective
- Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- in view of: Considering; taking into account.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- strike: To hit something
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- temporarily: For a limited amount of time
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
- felt: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- eastern: Being in the area to the east
- rating: To assess something or consider its qualities
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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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Major Earthquake Hits Kathmandu, Nepal. Tremors Across Northern India
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Jimmy Chen posted on 2015/04/26Wow, a major earthquake hit Nepal and tremors were felt all the way in India! This video dives into the breaking news, explaining the severe shaking and its cross-border impact with advanced vocabulary you'll definitely want to pick up. It's a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and learn some key terms related to natural disasters!
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