affective disorder
US /əˈfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
UK /əˈfektiv disˈɔ:də/
- Noun
- A psychological disorder characterized by disturbances in mood or emotion.
breathing
US /ˈbriðɪŋ/
UK /ˈbri:ðɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of inhaling and exhaling air.
A2Moredry out
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
- To detoxify and recover from addiction.
A1Moreevaporate
US /ɪˈvæpəˌret/
UK /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To pass off or away; to disappear
- Transitive Verb
- To change from a liquid into a gaseous state
B2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Moreflaky
US /ˈfleki/
UK /ˈfleɪki/
- Adjective
- Made of or resembling flakes
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
- Noun
- Edge of a hole or container
- Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
A2Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremoisture
US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/
UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small amount of wetness that can be felt
B1Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Moreslough off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To shed or cast off (skin, etc.)
- To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
super
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- slough off: To shed or cast off (skin, etc.)
- dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- affective disorder: A psychological disorder characterized by disturbances in mood or emotion.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- bad: Not good; wrong
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- lip: Edge of a hole or container
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- evaporate: To pass off or away; to disappear
- flaky: Made of or resembling flakes
- breathing: To move air into and out of your lungs
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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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