achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
A2TOEICMoreambition
US /æmˈbɪʃən/
UK /æmˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire to win or be successful in life, work
A2TOEICMoreaudition
US /ɔˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try out for a part in a play or film
- Noun
- Trial performance to show suitability for a part
B2Morebaseball
US /ˈbesˌbɔl/
UK /'beɪsbɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Small ball used in the game of baseball
- Two teams of nine players hit a ball to score runs
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Moreconvert
US /kənˈvɚt/
UK /kən'vɜ:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- To change form, character, or function to another
- Countable Noun
- Person switching from one belief system to another
A2Moreconvert to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
B2Moredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredevote
US /dɪˈvoʊt/
UK /dɪˈvəʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To dedicate
- To decide to use or give (your time, efforts)
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorefinite
US /ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/
UK /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
- Adjective
- Having limits; lasting for a limited time
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoal
US /ɡol/
UK /ɡəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- (Sports) net into which you put a ball to score
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinfinite
US /ˈɪnfənɪt/
UK /'ɪnfɪnət/
- Adjective
- Being very large in amount
- Without an end; limitless; endless
B2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorerehearsal
US /rɪˈhɜ:rsl/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:sl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
B1TOEICMoreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoretennis
US /'tenɪs/
UK /'tenɪs/
- Noun
- Game played by hitting a ball over a net
A2Moretheater
US /ˈθiətɚ/
UK /'θɪətə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where plays or movies are seen
- Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
A2Moretransaction
US /trænˈsækʃən, -ˈzæk-/
UK /trænˈzækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An exchange in business usually involving money
- A financial exchange or transfer of funds.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- devote: To dedicate
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- finite: Having limits; lasting for a limited time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- rehearsal: Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- great: Very good; better than before
- part: Division of a book
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- history: Established pattern or record
- tennis: Game played by hitting a ball over a net
- baseball: Small ball used in the game of baseball
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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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Finite vs. Infinite Goals
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Aniceeee posted on 2019/01/16Ever wonder how actors or athletes stay motivated for their entire careers? This video dives into the fascinating difference between finite and infinite goals, showing you how to build lasting success and avoid post-achievement blues. You'll pick up practical insights and maybe even a new growth mindset!
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