as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredrink to
US /drɪŋk tə/
UK /drɪŋk tə/
- other
- To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
B1Moreessential
US /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
UK /ɪ'senʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely or most important and necessary
- Fundamental; basic.
- Noun
- A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
B1TOEICMoreextreme
US /ɪkˈstrim/
UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
B1Morehormone
US /ˈhɔrˌmon/
UK /'hɔ:məʊn/
- Noun
- Chemical produced by the body to control functions
B2Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremoisture
US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/
UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small amount of wetness that can be felt
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Morereduce the risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
A1More
Vocabulary
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- amount: Quantity of something
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- extreme: Very great in degree
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- daily: Happening every day
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
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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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【TED-Ed】What would happen if you didn’t drink water? - Mia Nacamulli
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Rudy posted on 2016/04/02Ever wondered what happens if you skip water for too long? This fascinating TED-Ed video breaks down the science behind hydration, explaining everything from body water percentage to dehydration symptoms and even hyponatremia! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to how your body works, making it super practical for daily life.
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