applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreidentical
US /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
UK /aɪˈdentɪkl/
- Adjective
- The same in every way
- Satisfied by all values of the variables involved.
B1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- sit down: To take a seat
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- love: Person's name
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- identical: The same in every way
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
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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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Rami Malek Makes His 'Ellen' Debut
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Zaphiel posted on 2016/03/14Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Golden Globes? You'll get an inside look at Rami Malek's exciting debut on 'Ellen,' complete with fun chats about his show and co-stars like Jon Hamm and Christian Slater! This is a fantastic chance to pick up natural conversational phrases and cultural insights from the world of entertainment.
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