above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Morealmighty
US /ɔlˈmaɪti/
UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/
- Adjective
- Having complete power
B2Moreamplify
US /ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/
UK /'æmplɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the effect of something
- To add more details to a story or something said
B2Morearmor
US /ˈɑrmɚ/
UK /'ɑ:mə/
- Noun
- Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something in metal to protect it
C1Morearmory
US /ˈɑrməri/
UK /'ɑ:mərɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Place where weapons are stored
C2Morearsenal
US /ˈɑrsənəl/
UK /'ɑ:sənl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where weapons are stored
C2Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Morecaptive
US /ˈkæptɪv/
UK /ˈkæptɪv/
- Noun
- Person caught and held against their will
- Adjective
- Unable to leave and forced to stay and listen
B1Morechain
US /tʃen/
UK /tʃeɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel to be bound or tied to
- To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of events or things that are connected
- Series of (metal) connected links or rings
A2Morecontrary
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/
UK /'kɒntrərɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- Going against authority, a parent, or the rules
- Adverb
- In opposition to.
B1Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Moredefeat
US /dɪˈfit/
UK /dɪ'fi:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To beat an enemy, team, disease
- To prevent something from succeeding.
- Noun
- When you lose a fight, game or competition
- The feeling of having been beaten.
B1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredivine
US /dɪˈvaɪn/
UK /dɪ'vaɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning or coming from God or a god
- Being very good or wonderful
- Intransitive Verb
- To predict through feeling and without reason
B1Moredominion
US /dəˈmɪnjən/
UK /də'mɪnɪən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Control over a place (or a person); sovereignty
B2Moreenemy
US /ˈɛnəmi/
UK /ˈenəmi/
- Noun
- Something that stops you doing what you want
- Group, or people, you are opposed to
A2Morefiery
US /ˈfaɪri/
UK /ˈfaɪəri/
- Adjective
- Of or like fire; hot or angry
- Consisting of fire or closely resembling fire.
B2Morefilthy
US /ˈfɪlθi/
UK /'fɪlθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- (E.g. of a joke) being extremely rude or impolite
B2Moreglory
US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/
UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having respect, honor or pride
- Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
B1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Moreharbor
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, have, hide or protect something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
intend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMoreinvincible
US /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
UK /ɪn'vɪnsəbl/
- Adjective
- That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
C1TOEICMorejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Moreliteral
US /ˈlɪtərəl/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl/
- Adjective
- Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- Being real and true and without exaggerating
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
A1Morelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Moremanner
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- Polite and respectful behavior to others
A2TOEICMorematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoreobserve
US /əbˈzɜ:rv/
UK /əbˈzɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
A2TOEICMoreon the contrary
US
UK
- Phrase
- In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
B1Moreon the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
A1Morepersecute
US /ˈpɜ:rsɪkju:t/
UK /ˈpɜ:sɪkju:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To ill-treat, oppress or harass, as for religion
C1Moreperseverance
US /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
UK /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- The quality of being persistent in pursuing a goal or task.
C2Morepreparation
US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
A2Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Morequench
US /kwɛntʃ/
UK /kwentʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put out a fire
- To satisfy a desire (e.g. thirst by drinking)
C1Moreresist
US /rɪˈzɪst/
UK /rɪ'zɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- To fight or prevent something from happening
A2TOEICMorerighteousness
US /'raɪtʃəsnəs/
UK /'raɪtʃəsnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Adhering to moral principles
B2Morerotten
US /ˈrɑtn/
UK /'rɒtn/
- Adjective
- Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
B2TOEICMoresalvation
US /sælˈveʃən/
UK /sælˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being sent to heaven by believing in God
- Thing that saves someone from danger, loss, etc.
B2Moresatan
US /'seɪtn/
UK /'seɪtn/
- Proper Noun
- An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
B2Moreshield
US /ʃild/
UK /ʃi:ld/
- Noun
- A family's coat of arms or insignia
- Device used to protect from a harmful force
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
- To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
B1Moresin
US /sɪn/
UK /sɪn/
- Noun
- Act that breaks a religious law
- Intransitive Verb
- To do something that breaks a religious law
B1Moresmear
US /smɪr/
UK /smɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with something sticky
- To say bad things about (someone's reputation)
- Noun
- A mark or stain from something wet and dirty
B2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morespiritual
US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- Noun
- Religious song from the southern united states
A2Morestand up against
US /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
A2Morestart over
US /stɑrt ˈovɚ/
UK /stɑ:t ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin again.
A1Moresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moretread
US /trɛd/
UK /tred/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To step; to walk on
B2TOEICMoretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
warfare
US /ˈwɔrˌfɛr/
UK /ˈwɔ:fɛə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Methods used by those fighting in a war
- Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
B2Morewicked
US /ˈwɪkɪd/
UK /'wɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Morally bad; evil
- Excellent
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewithstand
US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/
UK /wɪðˈstænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remain unaffected by something or someone
B1TOEICMorewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- start over: To begin again.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- perseverance: Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- arsenal: Place where weapons are stored
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
- amplify: To increase the effect of something
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- land: Region or country
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- truth: Real facts about something
- cross: Angry and upset
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- captive: Person caught and held against their will
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- quench: To put out a fire
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- smear: To cover a surface with something sticky
- fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
- warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
- tread: To step; to walk on
- persecute: To ill-treat, oppress or harass, as for religion
- salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
- almighty: Having complete power
- dominion: Control over a place (or a person); sovereignty
- righteousness: Adhering to moral principles
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
- armory: Place where weapons are stored
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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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Gabriel posted on 2025/04/01Ready to level up your spiritual life? This powerful 15-minute impartation dives deep into spiritual warfare, using advanced vocabulary and biblical references from Ephesians to equip you with divine power. You'll learn practical insights and strengthen your understanding of faith!
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