answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Morebehave
US /bɪˈhev/
UK /bɪˈheɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To act correctly
- To act in a particular way
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause (oneself) to act in a specific way
A2Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Moreconnected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
B1Morecortex
US /ˈkɔrˌteks/
UK /'kɔ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
C1Moredetention
US /dɪˈtɛnʃən/
UK /dɪ'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
B2Morefire away
US /faɪr əˈwe/
UK /ˈfaiə əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start to ask questions
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick out
US /kɪk aʊt/
UK /kik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morequiz
US /kwɪz/
UK /kwɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A game in which players answer questions on topics
- Brief spoken or written test, given to students
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a person many questions about something
B1Morequiz question
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrible at
US
UK
- Adjective
- Very bad or unskilled at something.
- Having a very low level of ability in a particular activity.
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
A1More
Vocabulary
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- such as: For example; like
- fire away: To start to ask questions
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- have to: Must do
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- at school: Present and attending school.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- part: Division of a book
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- behave: To act correctly
- detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
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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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BBC 6 Minute English June 18, 2015 The Teenage Brain
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/06/20Ever wonder why teenagers seem to take more risks? This episode of BBC's 6 Minute English dives into the fascinating science behind the teenage brain, explaining concepts like the limbic system and how it influences behavior. You'll pick up useful everyday vocabulary and improve your listening skills with this informative and engaging discussion!
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