act out
US /ækt aʊt/
UK /ækt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- To perform or represent something through actions.
A1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1MoreChristmas
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
A2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefury
US /ˈfjʊri/
UK /'fjʊərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rage; violent anger
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregun
US /ɡʌn/
UK /ɡʌn/
- Transitive Verb
- To suddenly make an engine run faster
- Countable Noun
- Weapon which fires bullets down a tube
A2Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Moreinappropriate
US /ˌɪnəˈpropriɪt/
UK /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/
- Adjective
- Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
B1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morerefill
US /riˈfɪl/
UK /ˌri:ˈfɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something full again
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Additional material added to fill something again
- A replacement supply for something that is used up.
B1Moresquirt
US /skwɜ:rt/
UK /skwɜ:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
B1Moresuperhero
US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/
- Noun
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Moretoy
US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- Adjective
- Something small in size compared to an original
A2More
Vocabulary
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bad: Not good; wrong
- knife: Long piece of metal you use for cutting things
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- gun: To suddenly make an engine run faster
- refill: To make something full again
- squirt: To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- packaging: Protective wrapping for a parcel or item for sale
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
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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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These Toys Are Really Weird
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Matthew Hung posted on 2016/03/10Ever stumbled upon the weirdest toys online? This video dives into some hilarious and bizarre superhero bootlegs, including Wonder Woman scissors that are definitely not for kids! You'll pick up some fun, everyday vocabulary perfect for talking about gag gifts and budget finds.
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