along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreannounce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreannual
US /ˈænjuəl/
UK /ˈænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Happening once a year, or every year
- Noun
- Book (in a series) released each year
A2TOEICMoreaward
US /əˈwɔrd/
UK /ə'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a prize for doing something well
- Countable Noun
- Prize given to you because you did something well
A2TOEICMorebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecovet
US /ˈkʌvɪt/
UK /'kʌvət/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly desire something another person has
C1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredrake
US /drek/
UK /dreɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Male duck
B2Moreeligible
US /ˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/
UK /ˈelɪdʒəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to be chosen or selected; suitable
B1TOEICMoreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Moreformation
US /fɔ:rˈmeɪʃn/
UK /fɔ:ˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun
- Process of creating; making a particular shape
B1Morego against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disagree with or challenge someone
A1Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMoregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morelaundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Morelemonade
US /ˌlɛməˈned/
UK /ˌleməˈneɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Drink that has a lemon flavor
B2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
major
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Morenomination
US /ˌnɑ:mɪˈneɪʃn/
UK /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- Act of choosing someone for a certain position
B2TOEICMoreoverlook
US /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To look down on; be able to see from
- To miss noticing a mistake or problem
B1TOEICMoreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepetition
US /pəˈtɪʃən/
UK /pə'tɪʃn/
- Noun
- Request to an authority to change something
- Transitive Verb
- To request an authority to make a change
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Singer who performs rap music
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Moretie
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
A2TOEICMoretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoreunfortunate
US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/
UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/
- Adjective
- Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- Regrettable or undesirable.
- Noun
- A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
- An unfortunate event or situation.
B1Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2More
Vocabulary
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- check out
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- huge: Very very large
- performance: Act of doing something
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- petition: Request to an authority to change something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- eligible: Being able to be chosen or selected; suitable
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- formation: Process of creating; making a particular shape
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- host: Mass; a great number
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- live: To be alive
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- powerhouse: Highly energetic and indefatigable person
- talk: Style of speaking
- covet: To strongly desire something another person has
- lemonade: Drink that has a lemon flavor
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- rapper: Singer who performs rap music
- drake: Male duck
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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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2017 Grammy Award Nominations Announced - Beyonce & Adele Take The Lead
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Sabrina Hsu posted on 2017/02/08Get ready for the ultimate showdown as we dive into the 2017 Grammy nominations, with Queen Bey and Adele leading the pack! You'll get to practice your listening skills with this exciting pop culture news and pick up some great vocabulary related to music awards.
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