absolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Morealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morealcoholic
US /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk, -ˈhɑlɪk/
UK /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/
- Adjective
- Containing alcohol; that can make you drunk
- Relating to, containing, or caused by alcohol.
- Noun
- Person who drinks too much alcohol
- A drink containing alcohol.
B1Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
caution
US /ˈkɔʃən/
UK /'kɔ:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
- Warning given by police for breaking traffic rules
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a warning about a possible danger
B1Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecope
US /koʊp/
UK /kəʊp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deal with something in spite of difficulties
A2Morecope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
A1Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Morecube
US /kjub/
UK /kju:b/
- Noun
- Solid object that has six square sides
- Transitive Verb
- To cut food into the shape of small cubes
- To multiply a number by itself three times
B2Morecut in
US /kʌt ɪn/
UK /kʌt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To interrupt someone's conversation
- To enter a queue at the wrong place
A1Moredeal 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.
A1Moredepression
US /dɪˈprɛʃən/
UK /dɪ'preʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- Period of unemployment and low economic activity
B2Moredrink to
US /drɪŋk tə/
UK /drɪŋk tə/
- other
- To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
B1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
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
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Morehangover
US /ˈhæŋoʊvər/
UK /ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
C1Morein moderation
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not excessively; with restraint.
C1Morein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
A1Morein 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.
A1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreliver
US /ˈlɪvɚ/
UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organ from animals served as food
- Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
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
A1Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremoderate
US /ˈmɑdərɪt/
UK /ˈmɒdərət/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To host a meeting or panel discussion
- To make something less violent, severe, or strong
- Adjective
- Being average in quantity or size
B1Moremoderation
US /ˌmɑ:dəˈreɪʃn/
UK /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- Quality of not doing to excess; restraint
C1TOEICMoremove 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.
A1Moreon a different note
US /ɑn ə ˈdɪfərənt noʊt/
UK /ɒn ə ˈdifərənt nəut/
- other
- Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
B2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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.
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepractical
US /ˈpræktɪkəl/
UK /ˈpræktɪkl/
- Adjective
- Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
- Noun
- A practical exam or lesson.
- A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
A2TOEICMoreresponsible
US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/
UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/
- Adjective
- Being the cause of something that has occurred
- Having the duty of dealing with something
A2TOEICMorerough
US /rʌf/
UK /rʌf/
- Adjective
- Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- (Of situations) tough; difficult to get through
- Adverb
- In a manner that is difficult, or violent
A2Moresober
US /ˈsobɚ/
UK /'səʊbə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not drunk
B1TOEICMoresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moretalk about it
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/
UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss a particular subject.
A1Moretemporary
US /'tempəreri/
UK /ˈtemprəri/
- Adjective
- Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- Noun
- A temporary worker.
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretune in
US /tun ɪn/
UK /tju:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
A2Moreunder 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.
A1Moreunwind
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
B2Morevodka
US /ˈvɑdkə/
UK /'vɒdkə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
B2Morewithstand
US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
UK /wɪðˈstænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain unaffected by something or someone
B1TOEICMoreworth mentioning
US
UK
- Phrase
- Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- Significant enough to warrant attention or discussion.
B1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- deal with
- lead to: To result in some action
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- on a different note: Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- mental: Concerning the mind
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- sober: Not drunk
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- important: Having power or authority
- unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- alcoholic: Containing alcohol; that can make you drunk
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- cube: Solid object that has six square sides
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2024/06/26Ever wondered if that glass of wine is actually good for you? This 8 Minute English episode dives into the surprising facts about alcohol, exploring both the potential benefits and the risks of a hangover. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary for discussing health and social situations in a fun, conversational way!
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