cancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecollaborate
US /kəˈlæbəˌret/
UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cooperate with or help an enemy
- To work together to complete a task
B1Morecomplete picture
US
UK
- Noun
- A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
diabetes
US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/
UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
B2Morediet
US /ˈdaɪɪt/
UK /'daɪət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plan of eating to reduce weight or improve health
- The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
A2TOEICMorediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMorefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moregenetic
US /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
UK /dʒəˈnetɪk/
- Adjective
- Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- Relating to genes or heredity.
B1Morekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMoremaximize
US /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/
UK /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make as large or great as possible
B1Morereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Moresaliva
US /səˈlaɪvə/
UK /səˈlaɪvə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
B2Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
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Vocabulary
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- complete picture: A thorough and comprehensive understanding of a situation or event.
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- saliva: Liquid produced by glands in the mouth
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- maximize: To make as large or great as possible
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
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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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alex posted on 2016/03/12Ever wondered what makes you uniquely you? This video dives into personalized medicine and genetic testing, showing you how to understand your body better, from how you respond to medications to your personal health risks. You'll learn practical ways to use this knowledge for your family's health, all through a simple at-home saliva test!
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