amplify
US /ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/
UK /'æmplɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the effect of something
- To add more details to a story or something said
B2Moreappointment
US /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
UK /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
- Noun
- Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- Time you arranged to meet someone or do something
A2TOEICMoreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebelt
US /bɛlt/
UK /belt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- Noun
- Band of material worn around a person's waist
- Area with a lot of a particular feature e.g. corn
A2Morebulldog
US /ˈbʊldɔ:g/
UK /ˈbʊldɒg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short, muscular short-haired dog with square head
C1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecharger
US /ˈtʃɑrdʒɚ/
UK /ˈtʃɑ:dʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Device for putting electricity in batteries
A2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecollar
US /ˈkɑlɚ/
UK /'kɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Band put around the neck of an animal
- Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
- To seize or arrest (someone).
B1Moreefficiently
US /ɪˈfɪʃəntlɪ/
UK /ɪ'fɪʃntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that does not create waste
A2Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMorefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefrequent
US /ˈfrikwənt/
UK /ˈfri:kwənt/
- Adjective
- Happening often
- Transitive Verb
- To go to a place regularly
A2TOEICMorehang
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
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejacket
US /ˈdʒækɪt/
UK /'dʒækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- Outer covering that fits over and protects it
A2Morelabel
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Moreluggage
US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suitcases and bags
- The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
B1TOEICMoremug
US /mʌɡ/
UK /mʌɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone to rob them
B1Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoreplug in
US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ in/
- Phrase
B1Moreportable
US /ˈpɔ:rtəbl/
UK /ˈpɔ:təbl/
- Adjective
- Light enough to be moved around with ease
- Noun
- A computer etc. that can be moved around easily
B1TOEICMoreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMorerazor
US /ˈrezɚ/
UK /ˈreɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
C1Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moresmartphone
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A telephone that has applications
A2Morestiff
US /stɪf/
UK /stɪf/
- Noun
- Slang term for a dead body
- Adjective
- Frozen still due to fear or anger
- Not able to be bent
B1Morestorage
US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/
UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of storing something; a depository for goods
A2Moresuitcase
US /ˈsutˌkes/
UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Container for carrying clothes when traveling
B2TOEICMoretangle
US /ˈtæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈtæŋgl/
- Transitive Verb
- To involve in troubles that are hard to escape
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of string, etc.) to be knotted up and hard to undo
B2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreunnecessary
US /ʌnˈnesəseri/
UK /ʌnˈnesəsəri/
- Adjective
- Being more than needed or not needed
B1TOEICMorewire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- plug in
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- shirt: Light garment for upper body, with sleeves
- jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
- business: A company formed for making profit
- wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
- bag: Soft container to put things in and carry with you
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
- clean: Completely; entirely
- safe: Highly likely
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- forget: To not remember something
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
- belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- charger: Device for putting electricity in batteries
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- efficiently: In a way that does not create waste
- frequent: Happening often
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- razor: Tool with a sharp edge used to shave beard or hair
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- portable: Light enough to be moved around with ease
- bulldog: Short, muscular short-haired dog with square head
- tangle: To involve in troubles that are hard to escape
- amplify: To increase the effect of something
- smartphone: A telephone that has applications
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
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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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How to Pack a Suitcase Efficiently - Top Travel & Life Hacks
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Rita Zhang posted on 2013/10/24Tired of overstuffed luggage? This video is packed with clever packing hacks and quick tips to help you fit everything you need, whether you're off on a holiday or a business trip! You'll pick up some super useful vocabulary for organizing your suitcase like a pro.
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