a passion for
US
UK
- Phrase
- A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
A1Moreacademy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreaim
US /em/
UK /eɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of pointing something at a target
- Purpose or goal
- Transitive Verb
- To point something at a target
- To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
A2TOEICMoreappreciation
US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/
UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Understanding something's value or worth
- Noun
- Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
A2Morebackyard
US /ˌbækˈjɑ:rd/
UK /ˌbækˈjɑ:d/
- Adjective
- Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
- Local; in one's immediate vicinity.
- Noun
- Yard or garden behind a house
- An area close to one's home or area of expertise.
C2Morebungalow
US /ˈbʌŋɡəˌlo/
UK /ˈbʌŋgələʊ/
- Countable Noun
- House that only has one story
B2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecareer
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
A2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredomination
US /ˌdɑməˈneʃən/
UK /ˌdɒmɪ'neɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Authority; rule; control
B1Moreeconomically
US /ˌikəˈnɑmɪklɪ/
UK /ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an efficient manner
- In an efficient manner; without using much effort
B1Morefamous actress
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A well-known female performer in films, television, or theater.
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMoregoalie
US /ˈɡoli/
UK /'ɡəʊlɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
C1Moregood person
US
UK
- Noun
- A morally upright and kind individual.
- A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
A1Moregrant
US /ɡrænt/
UK /ɡrɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- To give or let someone do what they want
- Uncountable Noun
- Money given for education or research
A2TOEICMorein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorelive life
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
A1Moremagician
US /məˈdʒɪʃən/
UK /məˈdʒɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who performs magic tricks
- Man in old tales who casts spells or does tricks
B1Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Morepanic
US /ˈpænɪk/
UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
B1Morepass on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
A1Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepassionate
US /ˈpæʃənɪt/
UK /ˈpæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Being easily excited to strong emotions
- Having strong sexual desires
A2Morepuppy
US /ˈpʌpi/
UK /ˈpʌpi/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Moreregret
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.
B1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoreto the fullest
US
UK
- Phrase
- To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- To the utmost degree; with maximum enjoyment or utilization.
A1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- famous actress: A well-known female performer in films, television, or theater.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- aim: Act of pointing something at a target
- role: Character played by an actor
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- row: To move a boat using oars
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- leave: To go away from; depart
- act: To behave in a certain way
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- point: An item to be discussed
- person: Man, woman or child
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- economically: In an efficient manner
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
- goalie: Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
- domination: Authority; rule; control
- magician: Someone who performs magic tricks
- bungalow: House that only has one story
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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70 People Ages 5-75 Answer One Question: What’s Your Goal In Life? | Glamour
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Mii Wei posted on 2017/05/02Ever wondered what truly makes people tick? This heartwarming video asks people of all ages, "What's your goal in life?" You'll hear inspiring dreams from acting careers to travel adventures, and pick up simple, practical phrases perfect for everyday conversations!
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