anchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Morebabble
US /ˈbæbəl/
UK /ˈbæbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk without speaking clearly
- To make the sound of running water
C1Morebleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morebound
US /baʊnd/
UK /baʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- To put pages and a cover together to create a book
- Adjective
- (Papers) being kept together or covered
- Limited by a law, agreement, or contract
A2TOEICMorebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebum
US /bʌm/
UK /bʌm/
- Noun
- (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
B2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morechuckle
US /ˈtʃʌkəl/
UK /ˈtʃʌkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To laugh quietly, as when amused
- Noun
- Quiet amused laugh
B2Morecollaborate
US /kəˈlæbəˌret/
UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cooperate with or help an enemy
- To work together to complete a task
B1Morecome over to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone's house
A1Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Morecompetitor
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/
UK /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- Someone who takes part in a contest or competition.
B1Moreconcentrate
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtret/
UK /'kɒnsntreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to be present in large amount or number
- To pay great attention to a task; focus
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance made by removing water or other diluents; a concentrated form of something.
A2Moreconclude
US /kənˈklud/
UK /kənˈklu:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To finish or cause to finish; end
- To arrive at a judgment or opinion
A2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecount on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
A2Moredoo
US
UK
- Noun
- Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
B2Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreexcited
US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something or someone become more active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
- Adjective
- Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreferocious
US /fəˈroʊʃəs/
UK /fəˈrəʊʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very fierce or intense
- Marked by extreme and violent energy; wild and frightening.
B2Moreflute
US /flut/
UK /flu:t/
- Noun
- Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
B2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrightening
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone afraid or nervous
- Adjective
- Being scary
A2Morefrown
US /fraʊn/
UK /fraʊn/
- Noun
- When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To pull the eyebrows together to show anger
B1Moregauntlet
US /ˈɡɔntlɪt, ˈɡɑnt-/
UK /ˈgɔ:ntlət/
- Noun
- Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
C1Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moregroan
US /groʊn/
UK /grəʊn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- Noun
- Deep sound from the throat from despair, pain etc.
B1Moregrowl
US /ɡraʊl/
UK /graʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
- Noun
- A deep sound of anger or hostility
B2Moregrunt
US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /grʌnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
B2Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinsanity
US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/
UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- Extremely foolish behavior.
B1Morejury
US /ˈdʒʊri/
UK /ˈdʒʊəri/
- Noun
- 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
B1Morelaugh with
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To share a feeling of amusement with someone
legit
US /ləˈdʒɪt/
UK /lɪˈdʒɪt/
- Adjective
- As recognized by the law
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreman up
US /mæn ʌp/
UK /mæn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
A1Morenice try
US
UK
- Interjection
- Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
A1Morenurture
US /ˈnɜ:rtʃə(r)/
UK /ˈnɜ:tʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Care and support given to people as they develop
- Transitive Verb
- To help something or someone to grow or succeed
- To help something or someone to grow or succeed
B1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
participate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepoo
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Feces
C2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Morereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Moreroam
US /rom/
UK /rəʊm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about freely without a set destination
B1Moreserene
US /səˈrin/
UK /səˈri:n/
- Adjective
- Very calm or peaceful
B2Moreserial
US /ˈsɪriəl/
UK /ˈsɪəriəl/
- Noun
- Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- Adjective
- Arranged according to a particular system or order
- Repeating the same actions in the same way
B2Moreshimmy
US /ˈʃɪmi/
UK /'ʃɪmɪ/
- Noun
- Trembling or shaking movement, as when dancing
B2Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Morespray
US /spre/
UK /spreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
- Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
A2Moresqueak
US /skwik/
UK /skwi:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a short very high cry or sound
C1Morestrangely
US /ˈstrendʒlɪ/
UK /ˈstreɪndʒli/
- Adverb
- In an unusual, odd or surprising way
A2Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoresuppress
US /səˈprɛs/
UK /səˈpres/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- To use force to prevent something happening
B1TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretrauma
US /ˈtraʊmə/
UK /'trɔ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A very severe or upsetting experience
- Serious injury to part of the body
B2Moreunsettling
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To upset; making someone feel uneasy
B2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Moreweary
US /ˈwɪri/
UK /'wɪərɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- Adjective
- Lacking energy or enthusiasm; tired or bored
B1More
Vocabulary
- man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- nice try: Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- count on: To depend on someone
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come over to: To visit someone's house
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- legit: As recognized by the law
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- bound: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- serene: Very calm or peaceful
- chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
- weary: To make or become tired or lose energy or strength
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- ferocious: Very fierce or intense
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- bum: (Slang) the part of the body on which you sit
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- flute: Musical instrument played by blowing into one end
- growl: To utter a deep sound of anger or hostility
- yard: Unit of length equal to 3 feet or 91.44 cm
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- unsettling: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- babble: To talk without speaking clearly
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- funny: Causing laughter; amusing
- gauntlet: Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
- squeak: To make a short very high cry or sound
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- strangely: In an unusual, odd or surprising way
- poo: Feces
- shimmy: Trembling or shaking movement, as when dancing
- doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
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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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Mine Shi Lee posted on 2016/12/02Get ready to test your own poker face with this hilarious 'Try Not to Laugh' challenge featuring your favorite YouTubers! You'll pick up tons of simple sentence structures and situational dialogue as you watch them try to keep it together through some seriously funny clips. It's a super fun way to boost your English comprehension!
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