amusement
US /əˈmjuzmənt/
UK /ə'mju:zmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
B2Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebrainstorm
US /ˈbreɪnstɔ:rm/
UK /ˈbreɪnstɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- Countable Noun
- Group discussion about concepts or ideas
C1Morebreadth
US /brɛdθ/
UK /bredθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Width; distance from one side to the another
B2TOEICMorebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecandy
US /ˈkændi/
UK /ˈkændi/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- Transitive Verb
- To coat food with sugar
B2Morecognition
US /kɑ:gˈnɪʃn/
UK /kɒgˈnɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Recognition involved in thought processing
C1Morecommunicate
US /kəˈmjunɪˌket/
UK /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give and exchange information
- To convey or make known (information, feelings, etc.)
A2Moredeadline
US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈdedlaɪn/
- Noun
- A date or time before which something must be done
B1TOEICMoredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreemotion
US /ɪˈmoʃən/
UK /iˈməuʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Moreexcept that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
A2Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefrom now on
US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/
UK /frɔm nau ɔn/
- Phrase
- Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
A1Morefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein 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 mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelay it on
US /leɪ ɪt ɑn/
UK /leɪ ɪt ɒn/
- other
- To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreneat
US /nit/
UK /ni:t/
- Adjective
- That you approve of; cool
- (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreout of the box
US /aʊt əv ðə bɑks/
UK /aut əv ðə bɒks/
- other
- Thinking in an original or creative way.
- Ready to use immediately without special preparation.
B2Morepeace and quiet
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- Absence of noise or activity; serenity.
B1Moreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Moreplank
US /plæŋk/
UK /plæŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Long, thick board used when building something
B2Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMoreplay games
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
A1Morepleasant
US /ˈplɛzənt/
UK /'pleznt/
- Adjective
- Causing a good feeling
- Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
B1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Moreprocess
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
A2TOEICMoreprojector
US /prəˈdʒɛktɚ/
UK /prə'dʒektə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
B2Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMorespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Moresquirt
US /skwɜ:rt/
UK /skwɜ:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
B1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
string
US /strɪŋ/
UK /strɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To tie or connect things together with a thread
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line of connected objects
- Thick thread; thin rope
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubconscious
US /sʌbˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ˌsʌbˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
B1Moresuperego
US /ˌsu:pərˈi:goʊ/
UK /ˌsu:pərˈi:gəʊ/
- Noun
- Conscience of an unconscious mind
C2Moreteapot
US /ˈtiˌpɑt/
UK /ˈti:pɒt/
- Noun
- Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
C1Moretilt
US /tɪlt/
UK /tɪlt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- To move something away from the upright
- Noun
- Position in which one side is above the other
B2Moreugly
US /ˈʌɡli/
UK /ˈʌgli/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- Unpleasant to look at; not attractive
B1Moreusability
US /ˌju:zə'bɪlətɪ/
UK /ˌju:zə'bɪlɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Degree to which something is easy to use
B1Moreusable
US /ˈjuzəbəl/
UK /ˈju:zəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be used; good enough to use
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevisceral
US /ˈvɪsərəl/
UK /ˈvɪsərəl/
- Adjective
- From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
C1TOEICMorewaste water
US /west ˈwɔtɚ/
UK /weist ˈwɔ:tə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Water that has been used and contaminated by human activities, such as sewage or industrial effluent.
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- waste water: Water that has been used and contaminated by human activities, such as sewage or industrial effluent.
- lay it on: To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- going on: To continue doing something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- go on: To continue doing something
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- depth: Distance below a surface
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- visceral: From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- sharp: Person's name
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- act: To behave in a certain way
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- fill: To make something full
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
- amusement: State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
- brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
- squirt: To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- plank: Long, thick board used when building something
- projector: Machine displaying an enlarged image on a screen
- breadth: Width; distance from one side to the another
- superego: Conscience of an unconscious mind
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
- usable: Able to be used; good enough to use
- pong: To smell badly
- usability: Degree to which something is easy to use
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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 three ways that good design makes you happy | Don Norman
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jackie8905100407 posted on 2018/05/14Ever wonder why some products just make you feel good? Dive into Don Norman's fascinating talk on how design impacts our emotions, exploring visceral, behavioral, and reflective design! You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary and learn practical insights that even UX designers will appreciate.
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