absorb
US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
UK /əb'sɔ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
B1TOEICMoreadhesive
US /ædˈhisɪv, -zɪv/
UK /ədˈhi:sɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance used for gluing one thing to another
- Adhesive tape or a similar material.
- Adjective
- Having the ability to be glued to something
B2Moreadjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreathletic
US /æθˈlɛtɪk/
UK /æθˈletɪk/
- Adjective
- Fit and strong; physically capable
B1Morebandage
US /ˈbændɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbændɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Cloth or wrapping used to cover a wound
- Transitive Verb
- To cloth or wrapping used to cover a wound
B1Morecomfortable
US /ˈkʌmfətəbəl, ˈkʌmftəbəl/
UK /ˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- Being relaxed, warm or happy
A2Moredirt
US /dɚt/
UK /dɜ:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loose earth or soil
- A substance, such as mud or dust, that makes something dirty.
- Countable Noun
- A track made of compacted earth or soil.
A2Moreexcess
US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/
UK /ɪkˈses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- An extra amount.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be more than or go beyond.
B1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefoil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- Uncountable Noun
- Very thin layer of metal
B2TOEICMorefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMoreget behind
US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /ɡet biˈhaind/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support or encourage.
- To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
homemade
US /ˈhomˈmed/
UK /'həʊm'meɪd/
- Adjective
- Made at home, not in a factory
B1Morekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMorelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMoremask
US /mæsk/
UK /mɑ:sk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering to hide or disguise the face
- Way of pretending to behave that is not real
B1Moremedical
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
UK /ˈmedɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- Noun
- A health check or test
A2Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Moremild
US /maɪld/
UK /maɪld/
- Adjective
- Gentle in nature or behavior
- Being neither too cold nor too hot
A2Moremoisture
US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/
UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Small amount of wetness that can be felt
B1Moremold
US /mold/
UK /məʊld/
- Noun
- Distinctive type of character or nature
- Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
- Transitive Verb
- To influence a person's character or behavior
- To form something into a shape
B1Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreseal
US /sil/
UK /si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- To close an envelop or package
- Noun
- Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
- Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
B1Moresecure
US /sɪˈkjʊr/
UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or achieve something with certainty
- To firmly attach something to something else
- Adjective
- Being attached to something tightly and surely
- (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
A2TOEICMoreshaking off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
- To get rid of something unwanted.
A2Moresnug
US /snʌɡ/
UK /snʌɡ/
- Adjective
- Warm and comfortable; cozy, as in a small room
B2Moresoapy
US /ˈsopi/
UK /'səʊpɪ/
- Adjective
- Resembling or having the qualities of soap
B1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moretissue
US /ˈtɪʃu/
UK /ˈtɪʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- Kind of thin, light paper used to pack objects
A2Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2More
Vocabulary
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- shaking off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- option: A choice
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- mild: Gentle in nature or behavior
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- adhesive: A substance used for gluing one thing to another
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- snug: Warm and comfortable; cozy, as in a small room
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- bandage: Cloth or wrapping used to cover a wound
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- homemade: Made at home, not in a factory
- clean: Completely; entirely
- nose: Part of the face used for breathing and smelling
- soapy: Resembling or having the qualities of soap
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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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How to keep your glasses from fogging while wearing a face mask | Warby Parker
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Annie Huang posted on 2020/11/03Tired of your glasses fogging up every time you wear a mask? This super quick video from Warby Parker shares a fantastic 'mask hack' using just soap and water to keep your lenses crystal clear! You'll pick up practical daily tips and learn simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations.
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