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.
A2Moreagency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morecollapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMoreearthquake
US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/
UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
B1Moreemergency
US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden event needing an immediate action
- A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
- Adjective
- Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
- Designed for use in an emergency.
A2TOEICMorefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Moregather
US /ˈɡæðɚ/
UK /ˈgæðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring objects together into one place
- To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
- Noun
- Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
A2TOEICMoregeological
US /dʒɪəˈlɑdʒɪkl:/
UK /ˌdʒi:ə'lɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehave been around
US /hæv bɪn əˈraʊnd/
UK /hæv bɪn əˈraund/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a lot of experience in life.
- To have existed for a period of time.
A2Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein 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 on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinevitably
US /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/
- Adverb
- (Happening) with complete certainty
B1Moreinitial
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/
- Noun
- First letter of your given name
- The beginning or commencement of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To authorize something by writing your initials
- To mark or sign with one's initials.
A2TOEICMorelunchtime
US /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlʌntʃtaɪm/
- Noun
- The time you eat your midday meal
- Adjective
- Relating to or happening during the time when lunch is eaten.
B2Moremagnitude
US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Number representing force of an earthquake
- Size or importance
B2Morenorthwest
US /nɔrθˈwɛst, nɔrˈwɛst/
UK /'nɔ:θ'west/
- Adjective
- Being between west and north
- Noun
- The direction halfway between north and west.
- A region in the north-west of a country or area.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshallow
US /ˈʃælo/
UK /'ʃæləʊ/
- Adjective
- Not deep; short from top to bottom
- Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
B1TOEICMoreskyscraper
US /ˈskaɪˌskrepɚ/
UK /'skaɪskreɪpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Very tall building with many stories
B2Moresplash
US /splæʃ/
UK /splæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw water or liquids in many directions
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of throwing water in various directions
B1Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMoresubstantial
US /səbˈstænʃəl/
UK /səbˈstænʃl/
- Adjective
- (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- Being large in degree, quantity, or size
C2TOEICMoresurvey
US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
UK /'sɜ:veɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Broad view or general description of something
- Act of measuring land or property to make a map
- Transitive Verb
- To offer a broad view or general description
- To measure an area of land to make a map of it
A2TOEICMoresway
US /swe/
UK /sweɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or influence to control a person or group
- Action of moving slowly from side to side
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change your opinion or position often
- To influence a person's thoughts/opinion; persuade
B2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMoretie in
US /taɪ ɪn/
UK /tai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a connection to bring two things together
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
A2Moretremor
US /ˈtrɛmɚ/
UK /ˈtremə(r)/
- Noun
- Trembling/shaking from body weakness, stress, etc.
C1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewaterfall
US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/
UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Steep descent of the water of a river
C2Morewithstand
US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
UK /wɪðˈstænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain unaffected by something or someone
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- strike: To hit something
- inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- initial: First letter of your given name
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- skyscraper: Very tall building with many stories
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
- tremor: Trembling/shaking from body weakness, stress, etc.
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- geological: Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil
- lunchtime: The time you eat your midday meal
- northwest: Being between west and north
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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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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Myanmar with damage reported in Bangkok | BBC News
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/03/28Wow, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar and caused damage all the way in Bangkok! This BBC News report is a fantastic chance to dive into real-world vocabulary related to earthquakes, like 'aftershock' and 'evacuations'. You'll also get to practice understanding simple sentence structures used in breaking news reports.
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