approximately
US /əˈprɑksəmɪtlɪ/
UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
A2TOEICMoreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecontraction
US /kənˈtrækʃən/
UK /kənˈtrækʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- Involuntary, often painful tightening of a muscle
B2Moredelicacy
US /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
UK /ˈdelɪkəsi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something pleasing because of its good taste
- State of being easily damaged
B2TOEICMoredelight
US /dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /dɪ'laɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of great pleasure
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or joy
B1Moredub
US /dʌb/
UK /dʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To add a new soundtrack to an audio recording
- To give (a person or place) a name or nickname
B2Moreembed
US /ɛmˈbɛd/
UK /ɪm'bed/
- Transitive Verb
- To place or set inside rock, etc.
- To integrate (something) into something else.
B2Morefrank
US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
- Proper Noun
- Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To stamp envelopes for posting
B2TOEICMorefrozen
US /ˈfroʊzn/
UK /'frəʊzn/
- Adjective
- Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- Preserved by freezing.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To store an item of food in a cold place
- To make someone to not want to communicate
A2Moreicicle
US /ˈaɪsɪkəl/
UK /ˈaɪsɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Ice formation made by dripping water being frozen
C1Moreicy
US /ˈaɪsi/
UK /'aɪsɪ/
- Adjective
- Very cold; with frozen water on it, or in it
- Not very friendly or kind
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvention
US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something new that is different from other things
- Power or ability to create new things
A2TOEICMorelollipop
US /ˈlɑliˌpɑp/
UK /ˈlɔli:ˌpɔp/
- Countable Noun
- Candy on a stick
- A sign on a pole used by school crossing guards to stop traffic.
B2Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moremoment of vision
US
UK
- Noun
- A sudden, clear understanding or insight into something.
- A brief but intense spiritual or revelatory experience.
A2Morenorthern
US
UK
- Adjective
- In or toward the north
- Coming from the north.
- Noun
- A person who comes from the north.
- The Aurora Borealis.
B1Moreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Morepop
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.
B2Morepopsicle
US /ˈpɑpsɪkəl, -ˌsɪkəl/
UK /ˈpɔpsikl/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet frozen candy on a stick
C1Moreporch
US /pɔ:rtʃ/
UK /pɔ:tʃ/
- Noun
- Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
B2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresolid
US /ˈsɑlɪd/
UK /'sɒlɪd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
A2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestir
US /stɚ/
UK /stɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse (attention or interest)
- To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention or interest aroused by an event
B1Moresugary
US /ˈʃʊɡəri/
UK /ˈʃʊgəri/
- Adjective
- Too sweet; insincere
- Containing or having a taste like sugar
B1Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morewooden
US /ˈwʊdn/
UK /ˈwʊdn/
- Adjective
- (Of acting) without natural emotion; unconvincing
- Made of wood
A2More
Vocabulary
- moment of vision: A sudden, clear understanding or insight into something.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
- porch: Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- embed: To place or set inside rock, etc.
- area: Amount of measured space
- dub: To add a new soundtrack to an audio recording
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- popsicle: Sweet frozen candy on a stick
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- northern: In or toward the north
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- wooden: (Of acting) without natural emotion; unconvincing
- california: A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the rd largest state; known for earthquakes
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- icy: Very cold; with frozen water on it, or in it
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- lollipop: Candy on a stick
- icicle: Ice formation made by dripping water being frozen
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
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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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How the popsicle was invented | Moments of Vision 11 - Jessica Oreck
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Amy.Lin posted on 2019/04/05Ever wondered how that delicious popsicle came to be? Dive into the sweet history of this iconic treat, from its accidental invention in the Bay Area in 1905 to billions sold today! You'll pick up fun food history facts and practice simple sentence structures along the way.
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