capital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Moreexam
US /ɪɡˈzæm/
UK /ɪgˈzæm/
- Noun
- (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- Test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
- Transitive Verb
- To inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
geographical
US /ˌdʒi:ə'ɡræfɪkl/
UK /ˌdʒi:ə'ɡræfɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the earth and its natural features
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehelpful
US /ˈhɛlpfəl/
UK /ˈhelpfl/
- Adjective
- Doing things that help someone
A2Morein capital letters
US /ɪn ˈkæpətəl ˈletɚz/
UK /in ˈkapitəl ˈletəz/
- other
- Written using uppercase letters only.
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelocated
US /ˈloketɪd/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To find exactly where something is positioned
- To put something in a new place
- Intransitive Verb
- To be situated in a particular place.
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepronoun
US /ˈproˌnaʊn/
UK /ˈprəʊnaʊn/
- Pronoun
- A word that replaces a noun like 'it' 'she' etc.
A2Morequotation
US /kwoˈteʃən/
UK /kwəʊ'teɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written statement of the cost of something
- Words that a person has said or written
B1TOEICMorerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMoreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMorespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresurname
US /ˈsɜ:rneɪm/
UK /ˈsɜ:neɪm/
- Noun
- Your family name
B2Moreworldwide
US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/
UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- Adverb
- Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
B1Morewrite in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To add text to a document or form.
- To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in capital letters: Written using uppercase letters only.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- stop: To block or close something
- website: Collection of webpages in one location
- famous: Excellent
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- holiday: Day when people don't go to work or school
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- newspaper: Sheets of paper (or online) containing the news
- person: Man, woman or child
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
- great: Very good; better than before
- teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- exam: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- geographical: Concerning the earth and its natural features
- surname: Your family name
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- luck: Accidental way things happen, often good things
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- beginning: To do the first part of an action; to start
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- pronoun: A word that replaces a noun like 'it' 'she' etc.
- located: To find exactly where something is positioned
- helpful: Doing things that help someone
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- quotation: Written statement of the cost of something
- cetera
- facebook: A popular social networking website that allows users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues.
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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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IELTS Listening: Can I write in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS?
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Jay Terry Sky posted on 2016/10/19Ever wondered if you can write in ALL CAPS for IELTS Listening? This video from the British Council gives you the definitive answer and breaks down capitalization rules for proper nouns and more! You'll pick up essential test writing tips that are super practical for your daily English and exam success.
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