assortment
US /əˈsɔrtmənt/
UK /əˈsɔ:tmənt/
- Noun
- Collection of different things some similarities
B2TOEICMoreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Morebonito
US /bə'ni:toʊ/
UK /bə'ni:təʊ/
- Noun
- Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
C2Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
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.
A2Moredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredistinct
US /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
- Adjective
- Clearly different in nature from something else
- Clearly noticeable; easily perceived.
A2Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMorefood culture
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- The culinary traditions and practices specific to a region or community.
grated
US /'greɪtɪd/
UK /'greɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To shred food into very small pieces
- Intransitive Verb
- To be unpleasantly harsh or annoying
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
musical
US /ˈmju:zɪkl/
UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant sound like music
- Having skill or being gifted in music
- Noun
- Play or movie set to music
A2Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Moreoverseas
US /ˌoʊvərˈsi:z/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈsi:z/
- Adverb
- In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
A2TOEICMoreradish
US /ˈrædɪʃ/
UK /ˈrædɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
- Adjective
- Having a color similar to that of a radish, typically a bright reddish-purple.
C1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMorestall
US /stɔl/
UK /stɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- A table where things are sold at a market or fair
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals inside the room where they are kept
B1TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretone
US /toʊn/
UK /təʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
A2Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMoreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1More
Vocabulary
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- such as: For example; like
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- role: Character played by an actor
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- business: A company formed for making profit
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- assortment: Collection of different things some similarities
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- come: To arrive at a place
- add: To include as well
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- overseas: In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- radish: Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
- bonito: Fishes similar to mackerels and tunas
- grated: To shred food into very small pieces
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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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Get a Taste of Canada’s Japanese-Style Hot Dogs
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Evangeline posted on 2021/05/01Ever wondered about those amazing Japanese-style hot dogs in Vancouver? This video dives into the delicious story of Japadog, a fusion street food sensation born from a dream and a love for Japanese flavors! You'll get a taste of entrepreneurship and pick up some fun vocabulary along the way.
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