airplane
US /ˈɛrˌplen/
UK /ˈeəpleɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A machine that flies through the air
B1Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morebrighten
US /ˈbraɪtn:/
UK /'braɪtn/
- Transitive Verb
- To add more light to; make more colorful
A2Morecome up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
A1Morecompartment
US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- A section of seats in a closed area in a train
B1Morefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Morefunniest
US
UK
- Adjective
- Causing the most laughter or amusement
B1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morehandcuff
US /ˈhændˌkʌf/
UK /ˈhændkʌf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
C2Morehead out
US /hɛd aʊt/
UK /hed aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place; depart
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreoverhead
US /ˌoʊvərˈhed/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈhed/
- Adjective
- Located above your head or in the sky
- Uncountable Noun
- Regular and necessary cost, such as rent and heat
B1TOEICMorepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorestick
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
A2Moretease
US /tiz/
UK /ti:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To purposefully bother an animal
- To playfully embarrass or make fun of
- Noun
- Something said or done as a joke
B1Moreteaser
US /ˈtizɚ/
UK /ˈti:zə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who jokingly makes fun of others
- A particularly difficult or baffling puzzle
B1Morethankful
US /ˈθæŋkf(ə)l/
UK /ˈθæŋkfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing you are grateful
A2Morethankful for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- Grateful for a particular situation or benefit.
C1Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2More
Vocabulary
- come up to: To meet expectations
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- next to: Being located along side another
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- tease: To purposefully bother an animal
- important: Having power or authority
- compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- truth: Real facts about something
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- happen: To take place or occur
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- nick: Person's name
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- handcuff: Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
- teaser: Someone who jokingly makes fun of others
- airplane: A machine that flies through the air
- thankful: Feeling or showing you are grateful
- brighten: To add more light to; make more colorful
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
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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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Sunny Chiu posted on 2017/09/03Get ready for a dose of inspiration with Nick Vujicic as he shares his incredible story of faith and love overcoming adversity! You'll not only hear a powerful motivational speech but also pick up practical phrases for everyday conversations and learn about resilience through relatable situations.
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