advice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredeprivation
US /ˌdɛprəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of lacking something needed
- The state of lacking or being denied something considered necessary.
B2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreinsomnia
US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/
UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Inability to sleep for many nights
- A specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
C1Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMorelie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
A2Moreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Moresnore
US /snɔr, snor/
UK /snɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud noise while sleeping
B2Moresusceptible
US /səˈsɛptəbəl/
UK /səˈseptəbl/
- Adjective
- Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
- At risk of developing a certain illness or problem
B2TOEICMoreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Morewell rested
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
A2More
Vocabulary
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- well rested: Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- deprivation: State of lacking something needed
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- snore: To make a loud noise while sleeping
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
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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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Signs of Sleep Deprivation
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/08/07Ever feel like you're just dragging through the day? This video dives into the surprising signs of sleep deprivation, from microsleeps to how it affects your alcohol sensitivity. You'll pick up practical vocabulary to understand sleep debt and even learn tips for falling asleep faster!
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