apprentice
US /əˈprɛntɪs/
UK /əˈprentɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Person learning a trade by working for an expert
B1Morebarbershop
US /ˈbɑrbɚˌʃɑp/
UK /ˈbɑ:bəˌʃɔp/
- Countable Noun
- Shop where men can get their hair cut, get shaved
C2Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebelly
US /ˈbɛli/
UK /'belɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Middle part of the body; the stomach
- A bulging or rounded part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expand outward; swell
- To swell like a balloon
B2Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebreath
US /brɛθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Morechannel
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
B1Moreclap
US /klæp/
UK /klæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- Noun
- A loud sound made by striking your hands together
B1Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Morecorny
US /ˈkɔrni/
UK /'kɔ:nɪ/
- Adjective
- Silly or sentimental, e.g. because old-fashioned
C1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moreloser
US /ˈluzɚ/
UK /'lu:zə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
- Someone unsuccessful in work/relationships/life
A2Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremaking music
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of creating or performing music.
A1Morementor
US /'mentɔ:r/
UK /'mentɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Experienced or wise person who advises others
- Transitive Verb
- To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
B2TOEICMoremic
US /maɪk/
UK /maɪk/
- Noun
- Short for 'microphone'
B1Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepregnant
US /ˈprɛɡnənt/
UK /ˈpregnənt/
- Adjective
- Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
B1Moreskill
US /skɪl/
UK /skɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do something well
A2TOEICMoretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
Vocabulary
- making music: The act of creating or performing music.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- mad: Very angry
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- apprentice: Person learning a trade by working for an expert
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- battle: Military fight between armies
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- skill: Ability to do something well
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- corny: Silly or sentimental, e.g. because old-fashioned
- clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- loser: Someone who fails to win a game or other contest
- barbershop: Shop where men can get their hair cut, get shaved
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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The Art of Beatboxing
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Estelle posted on 2019/12/02Get ready to be amazed by beatboxing legend Nicole Paris and her dad in this super heartwarming jam session! You'll not only enjoy their incredible mic technique and father-daughter bond but also pick up some cool phrases and cultural insights about the St. Louis beatboxing scene.
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