advertising
US /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
UK /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To show how good a product is, to make people buy
- Uncountable Noun
- The business of making companies and products well-known
- The advertising industry.
A2Moreat the bank
US /æt ðə bæŋk/
UK /æt ðə bæŋk/
- other
- Located at or near a financial institution.
- Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moredrug
US /drʌɡ/
UK /drʌɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- Chemical used as a medicine
- Transitive Verb
- To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
A2Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for fear of
US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/
UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
A1Moreglobal
US /ˈgloʊbl/
UK /ˈgləʊbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepour in
US /pɔr ɪn/
UK /pɔ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- To add a liquid to something.
A1Moreprejudice
US /ˈprɛdʒədɪs/
UK /'predʒʊdɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- To cause to hold unreasonable or unfair beliefs
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dislike based only on which race people are of
- Unfairness due to dislike of a different group
B2TOEICMoreracism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
B2Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
- next to: Being located along side another
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- go on: To continue doing something
- left out: To forget; omit
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- daily: Happening every day
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- white: Person's name
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- job: Something that must be done
- advertising: To show how good a product is, to make people buy
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
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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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Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free
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Rosalyn Kate posted on 2015/07/31Ever wondered about the hidden messages in advertising and how they shape our views on race? Akala dives deep into everyday racism, exploring topics like microaggressions and systemic issues, giving you a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with advanced terms like 'internalization' and 'normalized'!
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