affect
US /əˈfɛkt/
UK /ə'fekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a change in something else
- To pretend to have or feel (something).
- Noun
- (Psychology) Emotion or feeling.
A2TOEICMoreanarchy
US /ˈænərki/
UK /ˈænəki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Political theory in which there is no government
B2Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Morearguably
US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/
UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/
- Adverb
- Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
A2Moreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreastronomy
US /əˈstrɑ:nəmi/
UK /əˈstrɒnəmi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of stars and other bodies in space
B2Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebarbarian
US /bɑrˈbɛriən/
UK /bɑ:ˈbeəriən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person considered wild and uncivilized
- A cruel or brutal person.
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of uncivilized people.
- Lacking refinement or culture.
B2Morebarbaric
US /bɑrˈbærɪk/
UK /bɑ:'bærɪk/
- Adjective
- Uncivilized; cruel and wild
C1Morebenign
US /bɪˈnaɪn/
UK /bɪˈnaɪn/
- Adjective
- (Of cancer) not harmful or too serious
- Kind and gentle
C1TOEICMorecivilization
US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A highly developed society
B2Morecoincidence
US /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
UK /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- State in which two ideas or opinions are the same
B1Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecomparison
US /kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /kəmˈpærɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of comparing things
- The quality or state of being similar or alike.
A2Morecondemn
US /kənˈdɛm/
UK /kənˈdem/
- Transitive Verb
- To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
B1Morecorruption
US /kəˈrʌpʃən/
UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being damaged or spoiled
- Illegal, immoral dishonesty
B1Moredeclare
US /dɪˈklɛr/
UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- To show the cost of things purchased overseas
A2TOEICMoredegenerate
US /dɪ'dʒenəreɪt/
UK /dɪ'dʒenəreɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become something worse or inferior; deteriorate
- Adjective
- Having become morally corrupt
B2Moredegradation
US /ˌdɛɡrəˈdeʃən/
UK /ˌdegrəˈdeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reduction in quality or character
- The act of treating someone poorly and without respect.
B2Morediscipline
US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/
UK /'dɪsəplɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- Particular field of study
- Transitive Verb
- To control or train others by making them obey you
- To punish a person for their wrongdoing
B1TOEICMoredivine
US /dɪˈvaɪn/
UK /dɪ'vaɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning or coming from God or a god
- Being very good or wonderful
- Intransitive Verb
- To predict through feeling and without reason
B1Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreethos
US /ˈi:θɑ:s/
UK /ˈi:θɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- Guiding principles of a group
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
- The moral element in dramatic literature by which the character is determined.
B2Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Moreexpertise
US /ˌekspɜːrˈtiːz/
UK /ˌekspɜ:ˈti:z/
- Uncountable Noun
- The special knowledge that an expert has
- Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
B1TOEICMoreextreme
US /ɪkˈstrim/
UK /ɪk'stri:m/
- Adjective
- Very great in degree
- Farthest from a center
- Noun
- Effort that is thought more than is necessary
- The furthest point or limit of something.
B1Morefundamental
US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- Of central importance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A basic part of something
- (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
A2TOEICMoreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMoreguiding beliefs
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Principles or convictions that collectively influence one's actions and decisions.
harmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorehatred
US /ˈhetrɪd/
UK /ˈheɪtrɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintegral
US /ˈɪntɪɡrəl, ɪnˈtɛɡrəl/
UK /ˈɪntɪgrəl/
- Adjective
- Being an essential part of something; necessary
- Being an essential part of something.
- Noun
- A function whose derivative is a given function.
B1Moreintelligence
US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Collection of secret information about something
- Ability to learn things or to consider situations
- Adjective
- Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
A2TOEICMorelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremonotonous
US /məˈnɑ:tənəs/
UK /məˈnɒtənəs/
- Adjective
- Lacking in variety; always the same, and so boring
- Lacking in variation in tone or pitch.
C1Moremusical accompaniment
US /ˈmjuzɪkəl əˈkʌmpənimənt/
UK /ˈmju:zikəl əˈkʌmpəni:mənt/
- Noun
- Music played to support a main melody or performance.
- Background music that enhances a performance or event.
A2Moremythology
US /mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi/
UK /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- The study of myths.
B2Moreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreof all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morephilosopher
US /fɪˈlɑsəfɚ/
UK /fəˈlɒsəfə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- A person who is calm and wise; someone who lives by philosophical principles.
C1Morephysical
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
A2Morepleasant
US /ˈplɛzənt/
UK /'pleznt/
- Adjective
- Causing a good feeling
- Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
B1Moreproficient
US /prəˈfɪʃənt/
UK /prəˈfɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at something; being expert at
B2Morepunk
US /pʌŋk/
UK /pʌŋk/
- Noun
- Violent or criminal young man
B2Moreschool subjects
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Specific areas of study taught in schools, such as mathematics, science, literature, etc.
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moreslay
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill violently
B2TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMoresong and dance
US /sɔŋ ənd dæns/
UK /sɒŋ ənd dɑ:ns/
- other
- A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
B2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Moreutter
US /ˈʌtɚ/
UK /'ʌtə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a particular sound; speak
- Adjective
- Being complete or total
B2TOEICMoreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morevital
US /'vaɪtl/
UK /'vaɪtl/
- Adjective
- Needed to support life; essential
- Full of life; energetic
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- song and dance: A long explanation or excuse intended to distract or mislead.
- school subjects: Specific areas of study taught in schools, such as mathematics, science, literature, etc.
- musical accompaniment: Music played to support a main melody or performance.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- guiding beliefs: Principles or convictions that collectively influence one's actions and decisions.
- lead to: To result in some action
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- extreme: Very great in degree
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- integral: Being an essential part of something; necessary
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- civilization: A highly developed society
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- important: Having power or authority
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- benign: (Of cancer) not harmful or too serious
- monotonous: Lacking in variety; always the same, and so boring
- person: Man, woman or child
- mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- degenerate: To become something worse or inferior; deteriorate
- proficient: Being very skilled at something; being expert at
- degradation: Reduction in quality or character
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- barbaric: Uncivilized; cruel and wild
- astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
- ethos: Guiding principles of a group
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- barbarian: Person considered wild and uncivilized
- anarchy: Political theory in which there is no government
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
- slay: To kill violently
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
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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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【TED-Ed】Music and creativity in Ancient Greece - Tim Hansen
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/01/20Ever wonder how Ancient Greeks saw music? This fascinating TED-Ed video dives into the world of Ancient Greek music, exploring its connection to the Muses, Plato's ideas on harmony, and even its use in work songs and rituals! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring a rich cultural history.
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