approach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMorecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoregenuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
A2Morehumiliate
US /hjuˈmɪliˌet/
UK /hju:ˈmɪlieɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
B2TOEICMoreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moremagical
US /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
UK /ˈmædʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
- Concerning, involving, or able to perform magic
A2Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMorewalk over
US /wɔk ˈovɚ/
UK /wɔ:k ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
A1More
Vocabulary
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- humiliate: To cause to lose pride, self-respect, or dignity
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- point: An item to be discussed
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- magical: Specially enjoyable, pleasing or romantic
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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Harrison Ford Doesn’t Know Who Jennifer Lawrence Is - The Graham Norton Show
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Kiara posted on 2017/01/23Ever had an awkward celebrity encounter? Harrison Ford hilariously recounts not knowing who Jennifer Lawrence is, giving you a fantastic chance to pick up situational dialogue and simple sentence structures from a real-life, funny story! You'll love hearing this behind-the-scenes anecdote from The Graham Norton Show.
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