adolescence
US /ˌædlˈɛsəns/
UK /ˌædəˈlesns/
- Noun
- Developmental period typically in the teen years
- The period of life from puberty to maturity.
B2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat play here
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- In operation or having an effect in a particular situation or context.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Moreby turns
US /baɪ tɝnz/
UK /baɪ tɜ:nz/
- other
- Alternately or one after another.
B2Morecontend with
US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
cortex
US /ˈkɔrˌteks/
UK /'kɔ:teks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- The outer layer of the cerebrum (the cerebral cortex), other organs, or a plant.
C1Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Moregland
US /ɡlænd/
UK /ɡlænd/
- Noun
- Organ that produces substances for the body to use
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moregrowth
US /groʊθ/
UK /grəʊθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Improvement, development in a skill over time
- Act of growing
- Countable Noun
- A mass on the skin or body part related to illness
A2TOEICMorein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Moremelatonin
US //mel.əˈtoʊ.nɪn//
UK //mel.əˈtəʊ.nɪn//
- Uncountable Noun
- Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- A synthetic form of the hormone melatonin, often taken as a dietary supplement to promote sleep.
B1Morenuts and bolts
US
UK
- Noun
- The basic practical details.
- Small metal fasteners.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout 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.
A1Morepuberty
US /ˈpju:bərti/
UK /ˈpju:bəti/
- Noun
- Stage of life when you become sexually mature
C1Moreresult in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
reward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMoresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moretake heart
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be encouraged; to feel braver or more hopeful
A1Morethinned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Having become less dense.
- Intransitive Verb
- Having become less thick, especially referring to hair.
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewind down
US /wɪnd daʊn/
UK /wind daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become quiet or calm, after activity
A1Morework through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- lead to: To result in some action
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- take heart: To be encouraged; to feel braver or more hopeful
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- by turns: Alternately or one after another.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- thinned out: Having become less dense.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- puberty: Stage of life when you become sexually mature
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- gland: Organ that produces substances for the body to use
- melatonin: Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- fully: Completely or entirely
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- pituitary: Concerning the pituitary gland
- adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years
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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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Jack posted on 2016/07/06Ever wondered what's really going on inside a teenager's brain? This video breaks down the fascinating science behind puberty, hormones, and why teens take risks, making it a fantastic chance to boost your advanced vocabulary on topics like synaptic pruning and the prefrontal cortex!
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