at work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebetray
US /bɪˈtre/
UK /bɪ'treɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- To reveal something unintentionally.
B1Morebully
US /ˈbʊli/
UK /'bʊlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- A person who uses superior strength or influence to intimidate others.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)
B2Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Moredirty
US /ˈdɜ:rti/
UK /ˈdɜ:ti/
- Adjective
- Not clean
- Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
- Transitive Verb
- To make something not clean; soil
A2Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreemployment
US /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being in work or having a job
- An activity that occupies someone's time.
- Adjective
- Concerning the number of people who are in work
A2TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moreharass
US /ˈhærəs, həˈræs/
UK /'hærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
B1Moreignorance
US /ˈɪɡnərəns/
UK /ˈɪgnərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of information or knowledge about something
- Deliberate avoidance of knowledge or information.
B1TOEICMoreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Morelegislation
US /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleʃən/
UK /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of writing and passing laws
B1Morelive my life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
A1Moremoral
US /ˈmɔrəl, ˈmɑr-/
UK /ˈmɒrəl/
- Adjective
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
- Uncountable Noun
- In a way considered proper and good by most people
A2TOEICMoremotivation
US /ˌmotəˈveʃən/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reason behind why someone did something
- Enthusiasm for doing something.
B1TOEICMoremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Morenursing
US /ˈnɜ:rsɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɜ:sɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To care for and look after someone who is sick
- To keep holding a grudge, hope etc. in your mind
- Uncountable Noun
- Profession for taking care of sick people
A2Morephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Moreprimary
US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/
UK /'praɪmərɪ/
- Adjective
- Most important, most basic or essential
- Happening first; earliest
B2Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMorerespected
US /rɪ'spektɪd/
UK /rɪ'spektɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Adjective
- Being highly regarded by others
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoresupervisor
US /ˈsjupɚˌvaɪzɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pəvaɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
B1TOEICMorethreaten
US /ˈθrɛtn/
UK /ˈθretn/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- To say you may harm or hurt someone
A2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretool
US /tul/
UK /tu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- Something used to achieve an aim or carry out a particular function.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide a workshop with the right equipment
A2TOEICMorewind up
US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
- Phrasal Verb
- To be brought to a state of great tension
- To close or finalize something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
- To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
A1Moreworkplace
US /ˈwɚkˌples/
UK /ˈwɜ:kpleɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where work is done
B2More
Vocabulary
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- person: Man, woman or child
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- job: Something that must be done
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- talk: Style of speaking
- sit: To take an exam
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- long: Person's name
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- live: To be alive
- nursing: To care for and look after someone who is sick
- dirty: Not clean
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- happen: To take place or occur
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- point: An item to be discussed
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- respected: To follow the established rules
- employment: The state of being in work or having a job
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- threaten: To cause something potential harm, or put at risk
- betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- tool: Device used to make things, e.g. a hammer
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- workplace: Place where work is done
- supervisor: Someone in charge of a task, place, or person
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
- ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
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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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Standing up to workplace bullying
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/11/03Ever wondered how to stand up to workplace bullying? This powerful personal testimony from a nurse dives deep into toxic leadership and the courage it takes to speak out, even when it feels impossible. You'll pick up practical workplace language and gain insights into moral courage, all while improving your understanding of advanced vocabulary related to workplace rights and healthcare.
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