artificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreasthma
US /ˈæzmə, ˈæs-/
UK /ˈæsmə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
B2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
blow out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of tire) to explode
- To stop something burning, using your breath
A2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Moredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
A1Morepoison
US /ˈpɔɪzən/
UK /ˈpɔɪzn/
- Transitive Verb
- To affect something in a very negative way
- To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
- Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
A2Moretoxic
US /ˈtɑksɪk/
UK /ˈtɒksɪk/
- Adjective
- Poisonous; harmful
- (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
B2More
Vocabulary
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- blow out: (Of tire) to explode
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- have to: Must do
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/10/29Ever wonder what's *really* in your food? This video hilariously counts down 5 surprising chemicals hiding in everyday items, from artificial dyes to arsenic! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and learn practical tips to navigate hidden food dangers.
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