alarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Morealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMorebeep
US /bip/
UK /bi:p/
- Noun
- Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
C1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconstitution
US /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌkɔnstiˈtju:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- Condition of your health
B1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMoredivide
US /dɪˈvaɪd/
UK /dɪ'vaɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- To separate something into equal pieces
- Noun
- A separation or distinction.
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreget on with
US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/
UK /ɡet ɔn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a good relationship with someone
give away
US /ɡɪv əˈwe/
UK /ɡiv əˈwei/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To let others have something you own
- To tell (a secret)
A1Moregiveaway
US /ˈɡɪvəˌwe/
UK /ˈgɪvəweɪ/
- Noun
- Gift of public resources to benefit a small group
C2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehallway
US /ˈhɔlˌwe/
UK /ˈhɔ:lweɪ/
- Noun
- Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
B2Moreharp
US /hɑrp/
UK /hɑ:p/
- Noun
- Upright stringed instrument played with fingers
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpress
US /ɪmˈprɛs/
UK /ɪm'pres/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an emotional impact upon
- To press into a soft material to make a pattern
- Noun
- A mark or design made by stamping.
A2TOEICMorelemon
US /ˈlɛmən/
UK /'lemən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Badly made or poorly functioning product
- Small yellow fruit with sour juice
B2Morelink
US /lɪŋk/
UK /lɪŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- Connection between two or more things or people
- Transitive Verb
- To join or connect together
- To associate or connect in one's mind.
A2TOEICMoreobvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
A2TOEICMoreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMoreprofile
US /ˈproˌfaɪl/
UK /'prəʊfaɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To write a short description of a person or group
- To write or create a profile of someone or something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A short description of a person or group
- Shape of someone's head when viewed from the side
B1Morerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoreroot
US /rut, rʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- The origin or starting place of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a plant to develop or grow roots
- (Animals) to search for e.g. food in earth
A2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorescratching
US /sk'rætʃɪŋ/
UK /sk'rætʃɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
B1Moreshutter
US /ˈʃʌtɚ/
UK /ˈʃʌtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
- Piece of wood or metal that covers a window
- Transitive Verb
- To close a business permanently
- To close the shutters over a window
B2Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMorethroat
US /θroʊt/
UK /θrəʊt/
- Noun
- Part of the neck that is below the chin
- The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
A2Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- give away
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- respond: To answer something or someone
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- click: To work well with someone or something
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- giveaway: Gift of public resources to benefit a small group
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- come: To arrive at a place
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- shutter: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
- scratching: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- harp: Upright stringed instrument played with fingers
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
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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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Weird Things Guys Do When They Have A Crush!
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Caurora posted on 2017/08/24Ever wondered what guys *really* do when they have a crush? This hilarious teen vlog dives into all the weird and relatable habits, from Facebook stalking to funny dating skits! You'll pick up tons of everyday phrases perfect for daily conversations and understanding situational dialogues.
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