confuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorejudgement
US /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
UK /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An opinion or decision made after consideration
- Official court decision given by judge
A2Morekindness
US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- A kind or helpful act.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morepractical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
A2TOEICMorereject
US /rɪˈdʒɛkt/
UK /rɪˈdʒekt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
- Person others do not like, or refuse to accept
- Transitive Verb
- To decide that something is not good enough
- To refuse, deny to believe, accept, or consider
A2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoresensitive
US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /'sensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morewise
US /waɪz/
UK /waɪz/
- Adjective
- Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- reject: Goods that are not suitable for sale at full price
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- judgement: An opinion or decision made after consideration
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- easily: Clearly; without doubt; certainly
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
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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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What's the difference between 'sensible' and 'sensitive'? - English In A Minute
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luna.chou posted on 2020/03/18Ever mixed up 'sensible' and 'sensitive'? You're not alone! This quick video breaks down the difference with practical examples, helping you use these everyday English words correctly and avoid misunderstandings. You'll pick up on how to talk about good judgment versus emotional reactions in no time!
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