army
US /ˈɑrmi/
UK /'ɑ:mɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
A2Morebetter known as
US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/
UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/
- Phrase
- More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
A1Moreclassical
US /ˈklæsɪkəl/
UK /ˈklæsɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- (Of music) serious and traditional in form
B1Morecomposer
US /kəmˈpoʊzə(r)/
UK /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who writes music
A2Moreconductor
US /kənˈdʌktɚ/
UK /kənˈdʌktə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Material which can transfer electricity through it
- Countable Noun
- Person who leads a musical group
- Employee in charge of a train, bus etc.
A2Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Moredevastate
US /ˈdɛvəˌstet/
UK /'devəsteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- To cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain.
B1Moredisaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
A2Moreelementary
US /ˌɛləˈmɛntəri, -tri/
UK /ˌelɪˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Basic, simple, or essential
- Relating to the first stages of education.
B2TOEICMoreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreextreme
US /ɪkˈstrim/
UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
goal
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
A2TOEICMorehappiness
US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/
UK /'hæpɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- A feeling of joy and contentment
A2Morehustle
US /ˈhʌsəl/
UK /ˈhʌsl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- To obtain (something) by forceful action or persuasion; to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
B2Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morenote
US /noʊ/
UK /nəʊt/
- Verb
- To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- Noun
- A short informal letter or written record.
- A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
A2TOEICMoreorchestra
US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/
UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group who perform instrumental music
- Seating area in a theater close to the stage
B1Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepianist
US /piˈænɪst, ˈpiənɪst/
UK /ˈpɪənɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person who plays the piano
A2Morepiano
US /piˈæno, ˈpjæno/
UK /piˈænəʊ/
- Noun
- Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- Adverb
- In a soft and quiet manner (on the piano)
A2Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreremind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMoresadness
US /ˈsædnəs/
UK /ˈsædnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unhappy feeling when something bad happened
A2Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresymphony
US /ˈsɪmfəni/
UK /ˈsɪmfəni/
- Noun
- Harmony of color or sound
- Long piece of classical music for an orchestra
B1Moretsunami
US /tsʊˈnɑmi/
UK /tsu:ˈnɑ:mi/
- Noun
- Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
B2Moreway too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- An expression indicating that a period of time has been excessively extended since a particular event.
A2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- sit down: To take a seat
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- sit: To take an exam
- love: Person's name
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- long: Person's name
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- piece: A counter in a board game
- classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- pianist: Person who plays the piano
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- angry: Having a strong feeling of being upset
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- special: Being additional or extra
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- musician: Person who writes, sings, or plays music, as a job
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
- orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- silly: Careless
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- extreme: Very great in degree
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- composer: Person who writes music
- conductor: Material which can transfer electricity through it
- sadness: Unhappy feeling when something bad happened
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- strength: Condition of being strong
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
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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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Echo posted on 2016/11/01Ever wondered how music can change moods or even heal? This inspiring TEDx talk explores the incredible power of classical piano, featuring amazing performances of pieces like Mozart's Turkish March and Gershwin's Prelude. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while discovering the cultural depth and emotional impact of music!
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