balance
US /ˈbæləns/
UK /ˈbæləns/
- Noun
- Instrument for weighing things
- Being stable; having equal weight on both sides
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be steady by having equal weight on both sides
- To make two or more things equal
A2TOEICMorecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecompatible
US /kəmˈpætəbəl/
UK /kəmˈpætəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to get on or be used well together
- (of two things) able to exist or work together without conflict.
B2Moreduality
US /duˈælɪti, dju-/
UK /dju:ˈæləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tech having two aspects, e.g. mind and matter
C2Morequartz
US /kwɔrts/
UK /kwɔ:ts/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard mineral, that is used as jewellery
B2Moreserenity
US /səˈrɛnɪti/
UK /sə'renətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Absence of mental stress or anxiety
B2Moretranquility
US /træŋˈkwɪlətɪ/
UK /træŋ'kwɪlɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
C2Morewellness
US /ˈwelnəs/
UK /ˈwelnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
C2More
Vocabulary
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- tranquility: Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
- compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- rose: Person's name
- serenity: Absence of mental stress or anxiety
- wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
- duality: Tech having two aspects, e.g. mind and matter
- quartz: Hard mineral, that is used as jewellery
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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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The Pantone Color of the Year for 2016 is Rose Quartz & Serenity
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Mikae Wu posted on 2016/02/02Ever wondered about the colors that define a year? Dive into the calming world of Pantone's 2016 Colors of the Year, Rose Quartz and Serenity, and discover how these shades influence trends! You'll pick up some great vocabulary related to color trends and interior design, all while enjoying a relaxed pace.
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