absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
baby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Moreearpiece
US /ˈɪrpi:s/
UK /ˈɪəpi:s/
- Noun
- Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
C2Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moregive it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
A1Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpatient
US /ɪmˈpeʃənt/
UK /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not wanting to wait; getting angry over problems
- Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
B1TOEICMorein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Moremake some noise
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
A1Moremotion
US /ˈmoʃən/
UK /'məʊʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Suggestion at a meeting
- A movement; the process of moving
- Intransitive Verb
- To communicate by moving your head or hand
A2Moreocean
US /ˈoʃən/
UK /'əʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Large body of salt water; a large sea
A2Morepromotion
US /prəˈmoʃən/
UK /prə'məʊʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of advertising a product to people
- Movement to a higher position or rank in a company
A2Moreregret
US /rɪˈɡrɛt/
UK /rɪ'ɡret/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
- Used to express apology or sadness.
B1Moresalute
US /səˈlut/
UK /sə'lu:t/
- Noun
- Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- Ceremony which honors someone
- Transitive Verb
- To raise the arm to show respect for an officer
- To show respect for someone; honor publicly
B2Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Moresmash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
A2Moretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
A2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- make some noise: To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- shift: To change in position or direction
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- promotion: Act of advertising a product to people
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- bout: A boxing match
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- picture: General situation or state of being
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- impatient: Not wanting to wait; getting angry over problems
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- earpiece: Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
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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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[HD] Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (Live at the 2017 People's Choice Awards)
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alice lin posted on 2017/02/08Get ready to jam with Fifth Harmony's electrifying live performance of 'Work from Home'! You'll love picking up simple sentence structures and situational dialogue from their energetic stage presence and relatable lyrics. This is a fantastic way for Harmonizers and learners alike to boost their English skills while enjoying some high-energy pop!
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