absorbed
US /əbˈzɔːrbd/
UK /əbˈzɔːbd/
- Adjective
- Giving all your attention to something
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
B1TOEICMoreaddiction
US /əˈdɪkʃən/
UK /əˈdɪkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- A compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming substance.
B1TOEICMoreadolescence
US /ˌædlˈɛsəns/
UK /ˌædəˈlesns/
- Noun
- Developmental period typically in the teen years
- The period of life from puberty to maturity.
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMorebribe
US /braɪb/
UK /braɪb/
- Noun
- Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- Transitive Verb
- To give money to help you do something dishonest
B1Morebridge
US /brɪdʒ/
UK /brɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- Transitive Verb
- To make a link between; bring together
A2Morechart
US /tʃɑ:rt/
UK /tʃɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drawing showing information in a clear way
- Map of the sea or stars
- Transitive Verb
- To make a plan for future action
- To make a map of
B1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Moreclause
US /klɔz/
UK /klɔ:z/
- Noun
- Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
B1Morecommunism
US /ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'kɒmjʊnɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Political system with state-controlled industry
B1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Moredandy
US /ˈdændi/
UK /'dændɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man who is far too interested in his clothes
C1Moredensity
US /ˈdɛnsɪti/
UK /ˈdensəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Degree to which an area is filled or covered
- The degree of compactness of a substance.
C1TOEICMorediplomacy
US /dɪˈploməsi/
UK /dɪˈpləʊməsi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations; skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility.
B2Morediplomatic
US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning formal relationships between countries
- Not being offensive
B1Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoreembassy
US /ˈɛmbəsi/
UK /'embəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building where an ambassador works
- The building where an embassy is located.
B1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexpire
US /ɪkˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪk'spaɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe out
- To die
B2TOEICMoreferry
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'ferɪ/
- Noun
- Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- Transitive Verb
- To take from one place to another, as by boat
B1TOEICMorefinance
US /fəˈnæns, faɪ-, ˈfaɪˌnæns/
UK /ˈfaɪnæns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Control of money a person, business has access to
- Adjective
- Concerned with money
A2TOEICMorefor all time
US /fɔr ɔl taɪm/
UK /fɔ: ɔ:l taim/
- Phrase
- Forever; eternally.
A1Morefrankly
US /ˈfræŋkli/
UK /ˈfræŋkli/
- Adverb
- Speaking honestly and directly
- Used to express disagreement or mild disapproval.
B2Morefuturistic
US /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/
UK /ˌfju:tʃəˈrɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning futurism
- Having or appearing to have the design or technology of the future; modern and advanced.
B1Moregambling
US /'ɡæmblɪŋ/
UK /'ɡæmblɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of betting money on events
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To play games to win money
- To take risky action in the hope of a desired result.
B1Moregenerate
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To create or be produced or bring into existence
- To create electricity, heat, energy and power
A2TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Moreinconvenient
US /ˌɪnkənˈvinjənt/
UK /ˌɪnkənˈvi:niənt/
- Adjective
- Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
B1Moreindependence
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
UK /ˌɪndɪ'pendəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- The state of not relying on others for financial support or assistance.
A2Moreirrelevant
US /ɪˈrɛləvənt/
UK /ɪˈreləvənt/
- Adjective
- Not important; not related to the topic
A2TOEICMoreisolated
US /ˈaɪsəˌletɪd/
UK /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- To keep in a place or situation apart from others
B1Morekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelease
US /lis/
UK /li:s/
- Noun
- Contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another
- The period of time for which a lease is granted.
- Transitive Verb
- To rent; pay money to use something, e.g. car
B1TOEICMorelinger
US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
UK /ˈlɪŋgə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take your time doing something; hang around
B2Morelive on
US /lɪv ɒn/
UK /lɪv ɒn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Moremainland
US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/
UK /'meɪnlænd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main land mass of a country or continent
- Adjective
- Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
B2Moremighty
US /ˈmaɪti/
UK /'maɪtɪ/
- Adjective
- Having great strength or great size
- Very, extremely
B2MoreOlympic
US /oˈlɪmpɪk/
UK /əˈlɪmpɪk/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to the Olympic Games
- Relating to the ideals of the Olympic Games, such as excellence, friendship, and respect.
- Countable Noun
- An athlete who competes in the Olympic Games.
A2Moreparental
US /pəˈrɛntl:/
UK /pəˈrentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, or provided by, a parent
B1Morepassport
US /ˈpæspɔ:rt/
UK /ˈpɑ:spɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Official book of identification allowing travel
- Noun
- Way to achieve something
B1TOEICMorepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Moreporcelain
US /ˈpɔrsəlɪn, ˈpor-, ˈpɔrslɪn, ˈpors-/
UK /ˈpɔ:səlɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- Countable Noun
- An object made of porcelain.
C1Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Moreprovincial
US /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
UK /prəˈvɪnʃl/
- Adjective
- People living out of a main city
- Unsophisticated; narrow-minded
B1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerender
US /ˈrɛndɚ/
UK /ˈrendə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- To digitally make an image ready for use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A first coat of plaster applied to a surface.
B1TOEICMoreresolve
US /rɪˈzɑlv/
UK /rɪ'zɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a decision to do something
- To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
- Uncountable Noun
- Firm determination to do something.
B1TOEICMoresecured
US /sɪˈkjʊrd/
UK /siˈkjuəd/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
A2Moresingularity
US /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlærɪti/
UK /ˌsɪŋgjuˈlærəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality that makes something unusual or odd
B2Morespotlight
US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/
UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/
- Noun
- Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or put attention on something
C1Morestamp
US /stæmp/
UK /stæmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To press a seal on a document to make it official
- To cause something to be remembered
- Noun
- Object used to mark a surface with a pattern
- Sign of a particular quality
A2Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moresuspicious
US /səˈspɪʃəs/
UK /səˈspɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Doubtful about someone's honesty
- Feeling that something is wrong; causing suspicion
B1Moretourist
US /ˈtʊrɪst/
UK /ˈtʊərɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
A2Moretrading
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Buying, selling and exchange of goods in business
A2Moretransfer
US /trænsˈfɚ/
UK /træns'fɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To move to a different place, job or school
- To give someone an illness through contact
- Noun
- Moving to a different place, job, or school
- Act of giving the right to a property to another
A2TOEICMoretreaty
US /ˈtriti/
UK /ˈtri:ti/
- Noun
- An agreement between nations
B1TOEICMoreunclear
US /ˌʌnˈklɪr/
UK /ˌʌnˈklɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not easy to understand; not obvious
B1Moreunder the influence
US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/
- Adjective
- Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- Phrase
- Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- for all time: Forever; eternally.
- sister: Female you share a parent with
- big: Popular
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- live: To be alive
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- parental: Concerning, or provided by, a parent
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- leave: To go away from; depart
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- stamp: To press a seal on a document to make it official
- futuristic: Concerning futurism
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- call: A order or request for action
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- singularity: Quality that makes something unusual or odd
- unclear: Not easy to understand; not obvious
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- stole: To move quietly or secretly to or from a place
- packed: To put things in a suitcase to go on a trip
- trading: To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- transfer: To move to a different place, job or school
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- embassy: Building where an ambassador works
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- inconvenient: Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- secured: To get or achieve something with certainty
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- irrelevant: Not important; not related to the topic
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- suspicious: Doubtful about someone's honesty
- finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- absorbed: Giving all your attention to something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- bribe: Payment of money so you can do something dishonest
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- isolated: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- provincial: People living out of a main city
- expire: To breathe out
- linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
- treaty: An agreement between nations
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- mighty: Having great strength or great size
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- lease: Contract renting land, buildings, etc. to another
- delt: A triangular tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river, typically where it diverges into several outlets.
- dandy: Man who is far too interested in his clothes
- adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years
- porcelain: Shiny, delicate substance used to make dishes
- communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
- Olympic: Of or relating to the Olympic Games
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- org: A company, business, establishment, firm, enterprise, institution, operation, outfit, or association.
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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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