agent
US /ˈedʒənt/
UK /'eɪdʒənt/
- Noun
- Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- Person who represents or decides for others
A2TOEICMoreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebad habits
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
A1Morecarpet
US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/
UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
B1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecompetent
US /ˈkɑmpɪtənt/
UK /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Fully qualified or capable of doing
- Of an acceptable quality, though not outstanding.
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moreinsecure
US /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/
UK /ˌɪnsɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- Not being safe or stable
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelean on
US /lin ɑn/
UK /li:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone for support or help.
- To put pressure on someone, often through intimidation.
quit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- in terms of
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- do: To act; to perform actions
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- consider: To think carefully about something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- quit: To leave a job
- competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
- red: Being the color of blood
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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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Spy 2015 Interview - Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Jude Law - Beyond The Trailer
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iris posted on 2015/07/14Ever wondered how actors handle hilarious spy movie interviews? You'll get a kick out of Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, and Jude Law sharing their "deadpan humor" and "real-time reactions" in this fun chat about the movie "Spy"! It's a fantastic chance to pick up "situational dialogue" and understand "cultural depth" in a super entertaining way.
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