fake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moremirror
US /ˈmɪrɚ/
UK /'mɪrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- An accurate impression or picture of something
- Transitive Verb
- To reflect (an image)
- To have similar qualities to something else
A2Moreon the shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
A1Morereflection
US /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
UK /rɪˈflekʃn/
- Noun
- Sign or indication of a state or condition
- Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
A2TOEICMoreshelf
US /ʃɛlf/
UK /ʃelf/
- Countable Noun
- Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
A2TOEICMorestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2More
Vocabulary
- on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- love: Person's name
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- talk: Style of speaking
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
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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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Jessie J - Who You Are
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Shirley Huang posted on 2016/05/02Ever feel like you're staring at your own reflection and wondering who you really are? This video dives into Jessie J's powerful song 'Who You Are,' perfect for young adults exploring mental health and self-acceptance. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and introspective language that makes understanding emotions feel totally achievable!
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