amazed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
- Adjective
- Surprised
A2Moreat the helm
US /æt ði hɛlm/
UK /æt ðə helm/
- Phrase
- In a position of control or leadership.
boom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Morebusinessman
US /ˈbɪznɪsˌmæn/
UK /ˈbɪznəsmæn/
- Countable Noun
- A man who works in business
A2Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefund
US /fʌnd/
UK /fʌnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply money for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
- A specific account into which you put money
A2TOEICMoregalaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehomework
US /ˈhomˌwɚk/
UK /ˈhəumwə:k/
- Noun
- Work that a student is given to do at home
B2Morehumble
US /ˈhʌmbəl/
UK /'hʌmbl/
- Adjective
- Being lower in quality or status
- Not proud/arrogant; of low status
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel less proud or confident
B2TOEICMorein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMorelose money
US /luz ˈmʌni/
UK /lu:z ˈmʌni/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
A1Moremotivated
US /ˈmotɪvetɪd/
UK /'məʊtɪveɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- Adjective
- Being enthusiastic to do something
- Having a strong reason or desire to do something.
A2Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morerapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Singer who performs rap music
B1Moreshoe
US /ʃu/
UK /ʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- Piece of metal nailed under a horse's foot
- Transitive Verb
- To put a metal ring on a horse's foot
A2Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moresneaker
US /ˈsnikɚ/
UK /ˈsni:kə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
B1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
A2Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
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Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- come: To arrive at a place
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- business: A company formed for making profit
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- call: A order or request for action
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- love: Person's name
- motivated: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- kid: Child or young person
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- fund: To supply money for something
- shoe: Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- sneaker: Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
- amazed: To cause wonder; to surprise completely
- homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
- rapper: Singer who performs rap music
- businessman: A man who works in business
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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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The Teen Sneaker Dealer to the Rich and Famous
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Jean Fang posted on 2016/09/12Ever wondered how a teen became a 'Sneaker Don' for the rich and famous? This video dives into the hustle culture behind a sneaker empire, showing you real-world dialogue and workplace practicals you can use. You'll learn about cultural depth and pick up knowledge about building your own success!
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