animation
US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
B2Moreapp
US /æp/
UK /æp/
- Countable Noun
- Small applications for smartphones
A2Morebumble
US /ˈbʌmbəl/
UK /'bʌmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be confused, in either a movement or in speech
B2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Morecopyright
US /ˈkɑpiˌraɪt/
UK /'kɒpɪraɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain the legal right to own a creative work
B2Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Moredownload
US /ˈdaʊnˌlod/
UK /'daʊnləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- Noun
- Transfer of data from the internet to a computer
A2TOEICMoredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreerr
US /ɚ, ɛr/
UK /ɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake
B2Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorein Minecraft
US /ɪn ˈmaɪnkɹæft/
UK /ɪn ˈmaɪnkɹɑ:ft/
- other
- Within the virtual world of the game Minecraft.
A2Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morejump off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a path or designated area.
- To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
A2Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelight on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Moremumble
US /ˈmʌmbəl/
UK /ˈmʌmbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak without being clear or loud enough
B1Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreoptical
US /ˈɑptɪkəl/
UK /ˈɒptɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning vision or helping people see
B1Morepersuade
US /pərˈsweɪd/
UK /pəˈsweɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make someone to do, believe something
A2TOEICMorephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorephone in
US /foʊn ɪn/
UK /fəʊn ɪn/
- other
- Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
B2Moreram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreting
US /tɪŋ/
UK /tɪŋ/
- Noun
- Light clear metallic sound, as of a small bell
C2Moreto boot
US /tu but/
UK /tu: bu:t/
- Adverb
- In addition; as well; besides.
A1Moretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMoretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
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Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
- in Minecraft: Within the virtual world of the game Minecraft.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- dude: Form of address for a man
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- mumble: Speech that is not clear enough or loud enough
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- deep: Complex and important
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
- fix: Answer to a problem
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- err: To make a mistake
- bumble: To be confused, in either a movement or in speech
- download: To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- copyright: Legal right to own and distribute a creative work
- app: Small applications for smartphones
- ting: Light clear metallic sound, as of a small bell
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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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CJFXDBK posted on 2017/05/25Ever wondered what your favorite Minecraft characters would say if you could ask them anything? Get ready for some hilarious, improv-style answers to fan questions in this "Ask Element Anything!" episode, packed with funny voice impressions! You'll pick up on natural situational dialogue and simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations.
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