almond
US /ˈɑmənd/
UK /ˈɑ:mənd/
- Countable Noun
- Type of long flat nut
B2Moreasthma
US /ˈæzmə, ˈæs-/
UK /ˈæsmə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
B2Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Moredebris
US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/
UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Remains of something broken or destroyed
- Accumulated fragments of rock.
B2TOEICMoreespresso
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
C1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehierarchy
US /ˈhaɪəˌrɑrki, ˈhaɪˌrɑr-/
UK /'haɪərɑ:kɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group that manages and controls an organization
- A system for organizing according to importance
B1Moreincorrect
US /ˌɪnkəˈrɛkt/
UK /ˌɪnkəˈrekt/
- Adjective
- Being wrong or inaccurate
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morepronounced
US /prəˈnaʊnst/
UK /prəˈnaʊnst/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
- Adjective
- (Of an object) stick out above the surface
- Very noticeable or obvious.
B1Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Moresour
US /saʊr/
UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- Adjective
- Being mean and not friendly
- Spoiled or made more acidic
B2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
- pronounced: To state something in a legal or official way
- almond: Type of long flat nut
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- espresso: Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
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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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Learn English - 15 wrongly pronounced words in English (English lessons for speaking)
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coli2472 posted on 2016/01/30Ever say 'almond' with a silent 'l' or mispronounce 'espresso'? This fun lesson tackles 15 common English words that trip people up, helping you sound more natural and confident. You'll pick up essential vocabulary and perfect your pronunciation for daily conversations!
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