apartment
US /əˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /əˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
A2TOEICMoreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebeach
US /bitʃ/
UK /bi:tʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of sand, next to an area of water
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
A2Morebreak out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
A1Morecocktail
US /ˈkɑkˌtel/
UK /'kɒkteɪl/
- Noun
- Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
B2Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
like a million dollars
US /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɑlərz/
UK /laɪk ə ˈmɪljən ˈdɒləz/
- other
- To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
B2Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Morepro
US /proʊ/
UK /prəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason given in support of something
- Someone experienced and very good at something
A2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in terms of
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- at the moment: At this time; now
- like a million dollars: To feel or look exceptionally good or healthy.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- break out
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
- mark: Person's name
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- pro: Reason given in support of something
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
- beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
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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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Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons
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Jackie Chen posted on 2015/08/09Dreaming of Sydney but not sure if it's the right move? This video gives you the real scoop on living in Sydney, covering everything from the cost of living to the amazing lifestyle, with honest pros and cons from an expat's perspective. You'll pick up practical vocabulary for discussing daily life and cultural insights that go beyond the tourist trail!
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