applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreappreciate
US /əˈpriʃiˌet/
UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Transitive Verb
- To be thankful for; to value or admire
A2TOEICMoreawkwardness
US /ˈɔkwɚdnɪs/
UK /'ɔ:kwədnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of ease in social situations
B2Morebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moreembarrassing
US /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
UK /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
- Adjective
- Causing shame
- Causing embarrassment.
A2Moreescorted
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To go along with to provide protection, help
B2Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefor 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.
A2Morefreezing
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- To store an item of food in a cold place
- Adjective
- Period of very cold weather under zero degrees
B1Moreimpress
US /ɪmˈprɛs/
UK /ɪm'pres/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an emotional impact upon
- To press into a soft material to make a pattern
- Noun
- A mark or design made by stamping.
A2TOEICMoreinauguration
US /ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən/
UK /ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn/
- Noun
- Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
C1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Morememo
US /ˈmɛmo/
UK /'meməʊ/
- Noun
- Brief note or message left for another person
B2TOEICMoremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreoutdoor
US /ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdor/
UK /ˈaʊtdɔ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Happening, used, or done outside a building
B1TOEICMorepeak
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Noun
- Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- The very top of a mountain
- Intransitive Verb
- To reach the highest or best point
B1Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoresomeplace
US /ˈsʌmˌples/
UK /ˈsʌmpleɪs/
- Adverb
- In or at or to some place
C2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoresweaty
US /ˈswɛti/
UK /'swetɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMorewait on
US /wet ɑn/
UK /weit ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
A1Morewalk over
US /wɔk ˈovɚ/
UK /wɔ:k ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
A1More
Vocabulary
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- military: Army or armed forces
- couple: To join something to something else
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- embarrassing: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- piece: A counter in a board game
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- leave: To go away from; depart
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- sweaty: Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- freezing: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- memo: Brief note or message left for another person
- escorted: To go along with to provide protection, help
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- someplace: In or at or to some place
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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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President Obama and Jimmy Had an Awkward First Meeting
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TF Liu posted on 2016/12/28Ever wondered what happens when a comedian meets the President? You'll get a hilarious peek into President Obama's awkward first meeting with Jimmy Fallon, complete with White House anecdotes and a Fourth of July celebration! This video is perfect for picking up natural situational dialogue and cultural insights.
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