acidic
US /əˈsɪdɪk/
UK /əˈsɪdɪk/
- Adjective
- Containing acid
B1Moreat first glance
US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/
UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Upon initial observation or assessment.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebarb
US /bɑrb/
UK /bɑ:b/
- Noun
- Sharp point which curves backwards
B2Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morebump
US /bʌmp/
UK /bʌmp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bounce along over a rough surface
- To knock against with force or violence
- Noun
- Act or sound of one solid object hitting another
- Raised area on any smooth surface
B1Morebump into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet someone accidentally
- To collide with something.
B1Moredaylight
US /ˈdeˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Light of the sun during the day
A2Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
function
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMoreglance
US /glæns/
UK /glɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Quick or temporary look at
- Intransitive Verb
- To look somewhere quickly and then look away
A2Moregravity
US /ˈɡrævɪti/
UK /ˈgrævəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- Force making things fall towards the ground
B1TOEICMorehave a heart
US /hæv ə hɑrt/
UK /hæv ə hɑ:t/
- other
- Show mercy or compassion to someone.
B2Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Morejellyfish
US /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/
UK /ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
C2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekingdom
US /ˈkɪŋdəm/
UK /'kɪŋdəm/
- Noun
- Category of the natural world
- Country e.g. United Kingdom
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelure
US /lʊr/
UK /lʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Appealing quality that attracts people
- Device used to attract animals to catch them
- Transitive Verb
- To attract someone using something appealing
B1Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moreocean
US /ˈoʃən/
UK /'əʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Large body of salt water; a large sea
A2Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Moreprey
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The victim of another person's aggression
- The victim of another person's aggression
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreroll with it
US /roʊl wɪð ɪt/
UK /rəul wɪð ɪt/
- other
- To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
B2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretoxin
US /ˈtɑ:ksɪn/
UK /ˈtɒksɪn/
- Noun
- Any poisonous substance
B1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- orange: Being a color that is a mixture of red and yellow
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- green: Color of young leaves
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- acidic: Containing acid
- daylight: Light of the sun during the day
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- prey: To hunt (other animals) in order to eat them
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- jellyfish: Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
- barb: Sharp point which curves backwards
- toxin: Any poisonous substance
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
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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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Why Jellyfish Float Like a Butterfly—And Sting Like a Bee | Deep Look
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Jack posted on 2015/09/30Ever wondered how jellyfish float so effortlessly and then deliver a powerful sting? This fascinating Deep Look episode dives into the amazing world of jellyfish, explaining their unique biology and incredible defense mechanisms like nematocysts. You'll pick up some cool science vocabulary and see stunning macro photography that makes learning fun!
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