abundant
US /əˈbʌndənt/
UK /əˈbʌndənt/
- Adjective
- Being in very great supply; plentiful
B2TOEICMoreancient
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.
A2Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
appearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreas we know it
US /əz wi no ɪt/
UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/
- other
- In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
B2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreboomer
US /'bu:mər/
UK /'bu:mə(r)/
- Noun
- Member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s
C1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecarve out
US /kɑrv aʊt/
UK /kɑ:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- To separate or isolate something from a larger whole.
C2Morecatholic
US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/
UK /ˈkæθlɪk/
- Adjective
- One of many Christian belief systems
- Noun
- Person believing in the Catholic church
B2Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconquer
US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
UK /'kɒŋkə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- To beat something difficult, e.g. a fear; overcome
B2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Moredecease
US /dɪˈsis/
UK /dɪˈsi:s/
- Intransitive Verb
- To die
B2Moredemographic
US /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/
UK /ˌdemə'ɡræfɪk/
- Noun
- Group of people with similar characteristics
- A particular sector of a population.
- Adjective
- Characterizing human populations
C2Moredress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
A1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreeve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefederation
US /ˌfɛdəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌfedəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of organizations joined together
- An organization made up of a number of smaller groups or parties.
C1Morefestival
US / ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /ˈfestɪvl/
- Noun
- Cultural event with a program of events
A2Morefurry
US /ˈfə:ri, ˈfʌri/
UK /'fɜ:rɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
B1Morefuture partner
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who will be your partner in the future, especially in marriage or business.
- A person or company with whom you plan to collaborate in business in the future.
A2Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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
A1Moreharvest
US /ˈhɑ:rvɪst/
UK /ˈhɑ:vɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- The time of year to bring crops in from the fields
- Transitive Verb
- To gather ripe crops in from the fields
- To obtain or collect something.
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehide away
US /haɪd əˈwe/
UK /haid əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a quiet place where nobody will find you, in order to avoid something.
A2Moreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
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 order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinconvenience
US /ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
UK /ˌɪnkənˈvi:niəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
B1TOEICMoreironically
US /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/
UK /aɪ'rɒnɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- Contrary to plan or expectation
B2Moreliberate
US /ˈlɪbəˌret/
UK /'lɪbəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone or something that was captured
B2Morelook 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.
A1Moremigrate
US /ˈmaɪgreɪt/
UK /maɪˈgreɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one country or place to live or work
B1Moreof all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pagan
US /ˈpeɡən/
UK /ˈpeɪgən/
- Countable Noun
- People who do not have a formal religion
- Adjective
- Relating to pagans or paganism.
- (dated, offensive) Uncivilized or irreligious.
B2Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepast it
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
A1Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepumpkin
US /ˈpʌmpkɪn, ˈpʌm-, ˈpʌŋ-/
UK /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
B1Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreroam
US /rom/
UK /rəʊm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about freely without a set destination
B1Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretaken over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To gain control of something.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Morewagon
US /ˈwæɡən/
UK /ˈwægən/
- Noun
- Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
B2Morewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
A2TOEICMoreward
US /wɔ:rd/
UK /wɔ:d/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Child legally protected and cared for by a court
- Section or part of a town or city
B1Moreward off
US /wɔrd ɔf/
UK /wɔ:d ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
A2More
Vocabulary
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- back then: At that time in the past.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hide away: To go to a quiet place where nobody will find you, in order to avoid something.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- such as: For example; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- future partner: A person who will be your partner in the future, especially in marriage or business.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- regardless of
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- check out
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
- abundant: Being in very great supply; plentiful
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
- century: Period of 100 years
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- harvest: Gathering crops from the fields; the crops
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- migrate: To move from one country or place to live or work
- pagan: People who do not have a formal religion
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- furry: Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- ward: Person's name
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- live: To be alive
- wagon: Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- inconvenience: Quality of being difficult or annoying to do
- federation: Group of organizations joined together
- eve: The time just before something happens
- boomer: Member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s
- decease: To die
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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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The Origin of Halloween | Why do we wear costumes for Halloween? | EXPLORE MODE
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nao posted on 2021/10/25Ever wonder why we dress up and say 'trick or treat' on Halloween? Dive into the fascinating history of this spooky holiday, from ancient Samhain traditions to modern celebrations! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding while exploring the roots of All Hallows' Eve.
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