break me down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to lose emotional strength; to make someone feel overwhelmed or defeated.
- To cause physical exhaustion or weakness.
A1Morebureaucracy
US /bjʊˈrɑ:krəsi/
UK /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Governing system with many rules and officials
- A system of government or business administration containing many departments, administrators, and complicated rules.
B2Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morechief
US /tʃif/
UK /tʃi:f/
- Noun
- Leader of a race or group of people
- The one highest in authority or importance
- Adjective
- The one highest in authority or importance
A2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreforeign
US /ˈfɔ:rən/
UK /ˈfɒrən/
- Adjective
- Being of a different place or country
- Strange; different from ones found at home
A2TOEICMorehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorein command
US /ɪn kəˈmænd/
UK /in kəˈmɑ:nd/
- Adjective
- Having control or authority over something or someone.
- Having the highest authority in a military unit.
B2Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremundane
US /mʌnˈden, ˈmʌnˌden/
UK /mʌnˈdeɪn/
- Adjective
- Being ordinary and therefore boring
- Of this world rather than the spiritual one
B2TOEICMorepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMorepresidency
US /ˈprɛzɪdənsi, -ˌdɛn-/
UK /ˈprezɪdənsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fact or period of time of being a president
B2Moreruthless
US /ˈruθlɪs/
UK /ˈru:θləs/
- Adjective
- Not considering the feelings or health of others
B2Moresymbolic
US /sɪmˈbɑlɪk/
UK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/
- Adjective
- Representing something, but without real effect
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2More
Vocabulary
- break me down: To cause someone to lose emotional strength; to make someone feel overwhelmed or defeated.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in command: Having control or authority over something or someone.
- military: Army or armed forces
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- mundane: Being ordinary and therefore boring
- foreign: Being of a different place or country
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- defense: Argument in support of something
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- staff: Employees of a company
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- symbolic: Representing something, but without real effect
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- bureaucracy: Governing system with many rules and officials
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
- happen: To take place or occur
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- job: Something that must be done
- white: Person's name
- hot: Angry or excited
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- george: Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-)
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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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Hiro posted on 2018/12/17Ever wondered what it takes to be a Vice President? This clip from the movie VICE dives into the intense world of politics, featuring a powerful monologue that's perfect for B2 learners looking to boost their vocabulary! You'll pick up key terms related to the White House and foreign policy while enjoying a dramatic performance.
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