blunt
US /blʌnt/
UK /blʌnt/
- Adjective
- Without a sharp edge or point
- Speaking directly; without trying to be polite or kind
- Transitive Verb
- To make dull or lessen the sharpness of something
B1Morecameo
US /ˈkæmioʊ/
UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/
- Noun
- Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
C1TOEICMorecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Moredame
US /dem/
UK /deɪm/
- Noun
- Title of respect given to a woman
B2Morederivative
US /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
UK /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/
- Adjective
- Not from original ideas; from somewhere else
B1TOEICMoredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Moreduet
US /duˈɛt, dju-/
UK /djʊ'et/
- Noun
- Piece of music for two players or singers
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform a duet.
B2Moredull
US /dʌl/
UK /dʌl/
- Adjective
- Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- Being dim, not so bright and hard to see
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a thing to become less sharp/less bright
A2Moreensemble
US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/
UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of things, people working together
- A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Adverb
- Together or at the same time.
- In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
B2Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefluently
US /ˈfluəntlɪ/
UK /'flu:əntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an able and easy manner
- In a way that shows the ability to speak a language easily and well.
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregranddaughter
US /ˈɡrænˌdɔtɚ/
UK /ˈgrændɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Your son or daughter's daughter
B2Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehas over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein character
US /ɪn ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /in ˈkæriktə/
- Adjective
- Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- Phrase
- Consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
B1Morein 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 the closet
US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/
UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/
- other
- Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreknead
US /nid/
UK /ni:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To press (dough or clay) to make a uniform mixture
C1Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Morelively
US /ˈlaɪvli/
UK /'laɪvlɪ/
- Adjective
- Full of life and energy; merry; animated
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
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremartial
US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/
UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
B1Morematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Moremotherhood
US /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/
UK /'mʌðəhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being a female parent
B1Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreofficial
US /əˈfɪʃəl/
UK /əˈfɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Real, exact, truely felt
- Of or done by someone in authority; formal
- Noun
- A person authorized to perform a specific duty
- A referee or umpire
A2TOEICMoreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Morepartner
US /ˈpɑrtnɚ/
UK /'pɑ:tnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One you have a business/personal relationship with
- Someone you have personal relationship with
- Intransitive Verb
- To join with others for work or other activity
A2Morepin
US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone down so that they can't move
- To fasten things together using a sharp point
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A piece of jewelry worn pinned to clothes
- Short for Personal Information Number
A2Morepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Morereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Morescuba
US /ˈskubə/
UK /'skju:bə/
- Noun
- Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
B2Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Moresophistication
US /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Worldliness; experience; stylish taste
B1Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretomboy
US /ˈtɑ:mbɔɪ/
UK /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/
- Noun
- Girl who behaves in a boyish manner
C2Moretranscendental
US /ˌtrænsɛnˈdɛntl:/
UK /ˌtrænsenˈdentl/
- Adjective
- (Of an experience) very influential; exceptional
B2Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
vogue
US /voɡ/
UK /vəuɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion, a popular item
B2More
Vocabulary
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- tv show: A television program.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- role: Character played by an actor
- blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
- fluently: In an able and easy manner
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- act: To behave in a certain way
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- pin: To hold someone down so that they can't move
- live: To be alive
- ensemble: Group of things, people working together
- scuba: Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
- lasagna: Baked dish of pasta, sauce, meat, vegetables
- vogue: Fashion, a popular item
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- call: A order or request for action
- surprise: To do something that another person didn't expect
- derivative: Not from original ideas; from somewhere else
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- duet: Piece of music for two players or singers
- sophistication: Worldliness; experience; stylish taste
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- knead: To press (dough or clay) to make a uniform mixture
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- motherhood: Condition of being a female parent
- tomboy: Girl who behaves in a boyish manner
- transcendental: (Of an experience) very influential; exceptional
- granddaughter: Your son or daughter's daughter
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2020/03/19Ever wondered what Emily Blunt *really* thinks about motherhood or Krav Maga? Dive into Vogue's "73 Questions" with Emily Blunt for a super candid chat where you'll pick up everyday phrases and practice understanding quick, situational dialogue. It's a fun way to get a feel for natural English conversation!
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