apparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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US /ˈɑrtɪkəl/
UK /'ɑ:tɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- Piece of writing about a particular subject
A2TOEICMoreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreassumption
US /əˈsʌmpʃən/
UK /ə'sʌmpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
A2Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecandidate
US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/
UK /ˈkændɪdət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Politician who is running for public office
B1Morechannel
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
B1Morecomparative
US /kəmˈpærətɪv/
UK /kəmˈpærətɪv/
- Noun
- Word form expressing a difference in degree
- Adjective
- Expressing a difference in degree
- Relative; assessed by comparison
B1Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Morecomposition
US /ˌkɑ:mpəˈzɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of writing, music etc.
- A piece of music
A2Moreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefrequently
US /ˈfrikwəntlɪ/
UK /ˈfri:kwəntli/
- Adverb
- Often; regularly
- Repeatedly or many times.
A2TOEICMoregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Moregrandma
US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/
UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/
- Noun
- Mother of your father or mother
B2Moreimply
US /ɪmˈplaɪ/
UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest something, without saying it directly
- To involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
A2TOEICMoremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprevious
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.
A2TOEICMoreray
US /re/
UK /reɪ/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lines of light coming from an object
- Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
B1Moresubjunctive
US /səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
UK /səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
- Noun
- Concerning a mood of verbs, e.g. used for wishes
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretense
US /tɛns/
UK /tens/
- Noun
- The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- Adjective
- Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
- Stretched tight and stiff
A2TOEICMoretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMorewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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Vocabulary
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- frequently: Often; regularly
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- click: To work well with someone or something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- composition: Piece of writing, music etc.
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- ray: Person's name
- comparative: Word form expressing a difference in degree
- subjunctive: Concerning a mood of verbs, e.g. used for wishes
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
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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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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood
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hermia posted on 2018/11/20Ever get confused by 'if' clauses and the subjunctive mood? This video breaks down exactly how to use them with tons of practical examples, perfect for boosting your everyday conversations and writing skills!
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