comfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredarling
US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
UK /'dɑ:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dearly loved person
A2Moredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moreexception
US /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
UK /ɪkˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something different or not included
- An objection or feeling of disapproval.
B1TOEICMoregot 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
A1Moregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Moreloneliness
US /ˈlonlɪnɪs/
UK /'ləʊnlɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling sad because you are alone
- A feeling of being isolated from others, even when surrounded by people.
B2Moremomma
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /ˈmɑ:mə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moreproof
US /pruf/
UK /pru:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of showing that something exists or is true
- Special coating that protects something
- Transitive Verb
- To read a written work to check for mistakes
- To protect by painting on a special coating
A2TOEICMorereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoreup until now
US
UK
- Phrase
- Until the present time; so far.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- daddy: Another word for father
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- love: Person's name
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- live: To be alive
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- forget: To not remember something
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- broke: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- deep: Complex and important
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- exception: Something different or not included
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- darling: Dearly loved person
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- momma: A mother
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
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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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Paramore: The Only Exception [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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Tim posted on 2013/12/03Ever wondered about that one special person who changes everything? This video dives into Paramore's "The Only Exception," exploring its romantic and melancholic vibes with simple sentence structures perfect for practice. You'll get a fantastic chance to pick up on everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in heartfelt conversations!
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