abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebetter known as
US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/
UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/
- Phrase
- More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
A1Morecareer
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
A2Morecatalogue
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /ˈkætəlɒg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- A list of all the books or other resources in a library.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a systematic list of items.
B1Morecensorship
US /ˈsensərʃɪp/
UK /ˈsensəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Removing inappropriate material from books, films
B2Morecentered around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Moreconceive
US /kənˈsiv/
UK /kənˈsi:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become pregnant
- To think of, create new (ideas, thought, plans)
B1Morecrackdown
US /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/
UK /ˈkrækdaʊn/
- Noun
- Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
C2Morecreative
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.
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMoreempathy
US /ˈɛmpəθi/
UK /ˈempəθi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
B2TOEICMoreenormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
A2Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Moreevangelical
US /ˌivænˈdʒɛlɪkəl, ˌɛvən-/
UK /ˌi:vænˈdʒelɪkl/
- Adjective
- Seeking to convert to your religion
B2Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefilm studio
US
UK
- Noun
- A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
B1Morefirst three
US
UK
- Determiner
- The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- Adjective
- Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
A1Moreflung
US /flʌŋ/
UK /flʌŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move yourself or a part of your body with force
- To throw or push something in a forceful manner
B1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego 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
A1Moregossip
US /ˈgɑ:sɪp/
UK /ˈgɒsɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk about others' private lives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone spreading talk about other's private lives
- The sharing of stories about other people's private lives
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMoreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morekeystone
US /ˈkiˌston/
UK /'ki:stəʊn/
- Noun
- Central building block at the top of an arch
C2Morelong for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremajor
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
A2TOEICMoremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremass appeal
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The quality of being attractive or interesting to a large number of people.
B2Morematerialism
US /məˈtɪriəˌlɪzəm/
UK /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Desire for wealth and material possessions
- The belief that only physical matter exists.
B2Moremotion
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
A2Moremutual
US /ˈmjutʃuəl/
UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/
- Adjective
- Shared between two or more people
- Possessed or held in common.
- Noun
B1Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
persona
US /pərˈsoʊnə/
UK /pəˈsəʊnə/
- Noun
- Personality that you project in public
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreranch
US /ræntʃ/
UK /rɑ:ntʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- Intransitive Verb
- To do the work of raising cattle
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreseismic
US /ˈsaɪzmɪk/
UK /ˈsaɪzmɪk/
- Adjective
- Of earthquakes
B2Moreset off
US /sɛt ɔf/
UK /set ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
A1Moreshake up
US /ʃek ʌp/
UK /ʃeik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To completely rethink or reorganize something
A2Moreshift in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A change or alteration in something.
B2Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Moresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moresmash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
A2Moresocialist
US /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/
UK /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/
- Adjective
- Of socialism; being a socialist
- Noun
- Supporter of free benefits under state control
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe rest is history
US /ðə rɛst ɪz ˈhɪstəri/
UK /ðə rest ɪz ˈhɪstri/
- other
- What happened next is well known or obvious.
B2Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretramp
US /træmp/
UK /træmp/
- Countable Noun
- A person who lives on the streets
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk or stamp heavily
B2Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2Morevirtue
US /ˈvɜ:rtʃu:/
UK /'vɜ:tʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- Morally good quality
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewitty
US /ˈwɪti/
UK /ˈwɪti/
- Adjective
- Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
C2More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- film studio: A facility where motion pictures are produced, including sound stages, editing rooms, and other production resources.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- mass appeal: The quality of being attractive or interesting to a large number of people.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- set off: To start a journey
- the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- deal with
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- check out
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- gossip: To talk about others' private lives
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- conceive: To become pregnant
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- persona: Personality that you project in public
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- great: Very good; better than before
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- famous: Excellent
- witty: Making a joke in a clever or intelligent way
- ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- seismic: Of earthquakes
- materialism: Desire for wealth and material possessions
- catalogue: Book of items that are available for purchase
- tramp: A person who lives on the streets
- flung: To move yourself or a part of your body with force
- socialist: Of socialism; being a socialist
- evangelical: Seeking to convert to your religion
- keystone: Central building block at the top of an arch
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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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The Silent Era: Crash Course Film History #9
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Ntiana posted on 2017/06/14Ever wondered how movies got started before sound? Dive into the fascinating Silent Era and discover the wild world of early Hollywood, from slapstick comedy legends like Charlie Chaplin to the rise of major studios like MGM! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of film history along the way.
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