absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreacknowledge
US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/
UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- To say you accept the truth or value of something
A2Moreaesthetic
US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/
UK /i:sˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
- Noun
- a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
- A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
B2Moreartwork
US /ˈɑrtˌwɚk/
UK /ˈɑ:twə:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
C1Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreautomatically
US /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˌɔ:tə'mætɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way not requiring control by a person
B1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebuddhism
US /ˈbuˌdɪzəm, ˈbʊdˌɪz-/
UK /'bʊdɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
C2Morebuddhist
US /'bʊdɪst/
UK /'bʊdɪst/
- Noun
- Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
C2Moreburn in
US /bɝn ɪn/
UK /bɜ:n in/
- other
- To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
B2Moreceramic
US /səˈræmɪk/
UK /sə'ræmɪk/
- Adjective
- Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item made from clay and hardened in a hot oven
- A hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant material made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
B2Moreceremony
US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/
UK /'serəmənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special social or religious event
- Rigidly formal way of behaving
B1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecondition
US /kənˈdɪʃən/
UK /kənˈdɪʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
A2Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMorecontend
US /kənˈtɛnd/
UK /kən'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To struggle or compete for
- To argue or state something in a strong way
B2TOEICMorecontend with
US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
couch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecrack on
US /kræk ɑn/
UK /kræk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredesire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
A2Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMoreemphasis
US /ˈɛmfəsɪs/
UK /ˈemfəsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Special attention, importance, or force
- Stress placed on part of a word or phrase
A2TOEICMoreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreexistence
US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being present, alive or real
- A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
A2TOEICMorefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Moreflux
US /flʌks/
UK /flʌks/
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of flow and change
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
foster
US /'fɔ:stər/
UK /'fɒstə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
- To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
B1TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morehang over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- To stick out or extend over something in a way that is not vertical
A2Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorein the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
A1Morein truth
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; actually; really
A1Moreinevitably
US /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
- Adverb
- (Happening) with complete certainty
B1Moreinfinite
US /ˈɪnfənɪt/
UK /'ɪnfɪnət/
- Adjective
- Being very large in amount
- Without an end; limitless; endless
B2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreintentionally
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənl:ɪ/
UK /ɪn'tenʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With a plan to do or achieve something
- In a deliberate and purposeful manner.
B1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoremake peace
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
B1Moremend
US /mɛnd/
UK /mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To repair or put into good shape or working order
- Noun
- A repair or fix of something
B1TOEICMoreminimalistic
US
UK
- Adjective
- Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
C2Moremonk
US /mʌŋk/
UK /mʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Man belonging to religious group that live simply
B2Moremystical
US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
UK /ˈmɪstɪkl/
- Adjective
- Awe-inspiring or mysterious
B2Morenothingness
US /ˈnʌθɪŋnɪs/
UK /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of non-existence; insincere talk
B2Moreof 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.
A1Moreon a plate
US /ɑn e plet/
UK /ɔn ə pleit/
- Phrase
- To receive something easily, without much effort.
- Presented to someone without them having to work for it.
A1Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon the brink of
US /ɑːn ðiː brɪŋk ɑːv/
UK
- Phrase
- Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- About to happen; imminent.
A1Moreoutcome
US /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
UK /ˈaʊtkʌm/
- Noun
- Something that happens as a result, consequence
A2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMorephilosophical
US /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪkl/
UK /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl/
- Adjective
- Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- Concerning philosophy
C1TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moresimplicity
US /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/
UK /sɪm'plɪsətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being easy to understand or use
C1Moresip
US /sɪp/
UK /sɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To drink just a little at a time
B1Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Morespontaneously
US /spɔnˈtenɪəslɪ/
UK /spɒn'teɪnɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden, unplanned way
B1Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMoreto perfection
US /tu pɚˈfɛkʃən/
UK /tu: pəˈfekʃən/
- Phrase
- In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- To the highest degree of skill or excellence.
C1Moreturn away
US /tɚn əˈwe/
UK /tə:n əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go in a different direction; not face something
- To stop people going into a place, club etc.
A1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Morevirtue
US /ˈvɜ:rtʃu:/
UK /'vɜ:tʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- Morally good quality
B1Moreware
US /wɛr/
UK /weə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Articles made of the stated substance or method
B2Morewrinkle
US /ˈrɪŋkəl/
UK /'rɪŋkl/
- Noun
- Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
B2More
Vocabulary
- on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- hang over: To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- go away: To go on vacation
- deal with
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- slightly: Only a little
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- spontaneously: In a sudden, unplanned way
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
- emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
- leave: To go away from; depart
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- century: Period of 100 years
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
- point: An item to be discussed
- simplicity: Being easy to understand or use
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- part: Division of a book
- ceramic: Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- burn: To destroy with fire
- mystical: Awe-inspiring or mysterious
- contend: To struggle or compete for
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- live: To be alive
- buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
- monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
- minimalistic: Emphasizing extreme simplification in form
- buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
- flux: A state of flow and change
- ware: Articles made of the stated substance or method
- artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
- nothingness: State of non-existence; insincere talk
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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 Art of Letting Things Happen | A Japanese Philosophy That Will Change How You Think
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/05/11Ever feel overwhelmed by the need for perfection? This video explores the beautiful Japanese philosophy of 'wabi-sabi,' teaching you to find peace in imperfection and impermanence. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about a mindset that could truly change how you see the world!
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