action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreactionable
US /ˈækʃənəbəl/
UK /ˈækʃənəbl/
- Adjective
- Something you can act on
- That can be prosecuted in a court of law
B1Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreappreciative
US /əˈpriʃətɪv, -ʃiˌetɪv/
UK /əˈpri:ʃətɪv/
- Adjective
- Understanding the value or worth of something
B1Moreask for help
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request assistance or support.
bear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morechronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1Moreclarity
US /ˈklærɪti/
UK /'klærətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- The quality of an image being sharp and clear
B1Morecome on over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
A1Moreconsistent
US /kənˈsɪstənt/
UK /kənˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- In agreement; reliable
A2Morecrank
US /kræŋk/
UK /kræŋk/
- Noun
- Device for turning
B2Morecrank up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the level of something, such as sound or intensity.
- To start or initiate something, often with energy or enthusiasm.
A1Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredance it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To release pent-up emotions or stress through dancing.
A1Moredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredrama
US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/
UK /'drɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- Exciting, emotional event or series of events
A2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreembarrassing
US /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
UK /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
- Adjective
- Causing shame
- Causing embarrassment.
A2Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMoreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefrustrate
US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/
UK /frʌ'streɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make annoyed because things don't go well
- To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
B1TOEICMorefunction
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
A2TOEICMoregift
US /ɡɪft/
UK /gɪft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something given to another for a reason; present
- Special skill or natural ability to do something
A2TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moreharm
US /hɑrm/
UK /hɑ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- Noun
- Damage or injury
A2Morehonk
US /hɔŋk, hɑŋk/
UK /hɒŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud noise like that of a horn
- Noun
- A loud noise like that of a horn
C2Morehormone
US /ˈhɔrˌmon/
UK /'hɔ:məʊn/
- Noun
- Chemical produced by the body to control functions
B2Morehorn
US /hɔ:rn/
UK /hɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that makes a loud warning noise
- (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
B1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Moremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Moremelt down
US /mɛlt daʊn/
UK /melt daun/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
- Intransitive Verb
- To lose control of one's emotions; to become overwhelmed or hysterical.
A1Morememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Moremode
US /moʊd/
UK /məʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion and design
- Status or way of functioning
A2TOEICMoremove ahead
US /muv əˈhɛd/
UK /mu:v əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make progress; advance.
- To start or proceed with something.
B1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
prone
US /proʊn/
UK /prəʊn/
- Adjective
- Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
B2TOEICMoreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMoreregulation
US /ˌrɛɡjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌregjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of controlling something with rules or orders
- A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
- Noun
A2Moreresist
US /rɪˈzɪst/
UK /rɪ'zɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- To fight or prevent something from happening
A2TOEICMorescientifically
US /ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪklɪ/
UK /ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In an manner that follows the rules of science
B1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshrink
US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller
- Noun
- A rude name for a psychiatrist
B1Morespecial gift
US
UK
- Noun
- A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
A2Morespur
US /spɚ/
UK /spɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make your horse go faster
- To make someone want to do something
- Noun
- Rock that sticks out from the side of a mountain
- Something that makes a person act
B2Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMorestress out
US /strɛs aʊt/
UK /stres aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become anxious, worried, or tense.
- To cause someone to feel anxious, worried, or tense.
B1Morestuck
US /stʌk/
UK /stʌk/
- Adjective
- Not able to move
- Fixed in a particular position or unable to be removed.
- Transitive Verb
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
A2Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretoolkit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A set of hand tools, e.g. drivers and spanners
C2Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretunnel
US /ˈtʌnəl/
UK /'tʌnl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- Noun
- As if looking in a long hole
B1Moreunnecessary
US /ʌnˈnesəseri/
UK /ʌnˈnesəsəri/
- Adjective
- Being more than needed or not needed
B1TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevital
US /'vaɪtl/
UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
B1TOEICMorevital for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stress out: To become anxious, worried, or tense.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- move ahead: To make progress; advance.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- crank up: To increase the level of something, such as sound or intensity.
- melt down: To heat a solid material, especially metal, until it becomes liquid.
- dance it out: To release pent-up emotions or stress through dancing.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- business: A company formed for making profit
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- email: A message like a letter sent by computer or phone
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- bad: Not good; wrong
- talk: Style of speaking
- love: Person's name
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- stop: To block or close something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- happen: To take place or occur
- wish: To want something to happen or to become true
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- option: A choice
- fix: Answer to a problem
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- stuck: Not able to move
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- embarrassing: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- shrink: To become smaller
- appreciative: Understanding the value or worth of something
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- regulation: Act of controlling something with rules or orders
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- mode: Fashion and design
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- spur: To make your horse go faster
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
- honk: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
- actionable: Something you can act on
- toolkit: A set of hand tools, e.g. drivers and spanners
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- crank: Device for turning
- cupcake: Small cake baked in a muffin tin
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
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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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How To Keep Stress From Shriveling Your Brain Into A Raisin
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/10/23Feeling overwhelmed and like your brain is turning into a raisin? This MarieTV episode dives into how chronic stress impacts your brain and offers practical, daily strategies to manage it. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to brain health and learn simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations!
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