ancient
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.
A2Moreancient history
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
- Events from the distant past, especially those concerning the early civilizations.
as follows
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a list or explanation.
A1MoreChristian
US
UK
- Noun
- Person believing in the teachings of Jesus Christ
- Adjective
- Based on the teachings of Jesus
B1Morecivilization
US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A highly developed society
B2Moreconsensual
US /kən'senʃʊrl/
UK /kən'senʃʊəl/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
C1Morecut in
US /kʌt ɪn/
UK /kʌt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To interrupt someone's conversation
- To enter a queue at the wrong place
A1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moregradual
US /ˈɡrædʒuəl/
UK /ˈgrædʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- Noun
- A gently sloping path or surface.
B1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Moreimagery
US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/
UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreirreversible
US /ˌɪrɪˈvɜ:rsəbl/
UK /ˌɪrɪˈvɜ:səbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be reversed/put back to previous state
- A final decision that cannot be changed.
B1Morelead 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.
A1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMorethe following
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UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1More
Vocabulary
- ancient history: The study of the distant past, from the earliest humans through the first great civilizations.
- lead to: To result in some action
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- century: Period of 100 years
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- civilization: A highly developed society
- history: Established pattern or record
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
- Christian: Person believing in the teachings of Jesus Christ
- imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- gradual: Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- egypt: A republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from to BC
- consensual: (E.g. of sex) being agreed to by those concerned
- irreversible: Not able to be reversed/put back to previous state
- Russian: Concerning the culture and people of Russia
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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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Conspiracy of the World History.
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Why Why posted on 2013/03/26Ever wondered if history as we know it is completely wrong? This video dives into Anatoly Fomadko's 'New Chronology' theory, challenging traditional timelines for everything from the pyramids to Rome! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to historical revisionism and manuscript dating while exploring some mind-bending ideas.
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