bar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMorefor show
US /fɚ ʃo/
UK /fə ʃəu/
- other
- Done only to impress others, not for real use.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreon sale
US /ɑn sel/
UK /ɔn seil/
- Adjective
- Available at a reduced price
- Available to be bought
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morewage
US /wedʒ/
UK /weɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- Transitive Verb
- To start (war, etc.) to achieve a particular goal
A2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for show: Done only to impress others, not for real use.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- have to: Must do
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- go on: To continue doing something
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- talk: Style of speaking
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- bad: Not good; wrong
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2016/07/07Ever wondered about the future of equal pay? This hilarious clip from The Daily Show uses satire to break down the gender wage gap and systemic inequality, making complex issues super accessible. You'll pick up practical workplace vocabulary and gain some cultural depth while laughing along!
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