absurd
US /əbˈsɚd, -ˈzɚd/
UK /əb'sɜ:d/
- Adjective
- So foolish as to be difficult to believe
B1Moreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebeat up
US /bit ʌp/
UK /bi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- Transitive Verb
- To assault or physically harm someone.
A2Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMorebizarre
US /bɪˈzɑr/
UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Odd or strange
B2Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecolonel
US /ˈkɜ:rnl/
UK /ˈkɜ:nl/
- Noun
- Person with senior rank in an army or air force
B1Morecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredial up
US
UK
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect to a network or service using a modem and a telephone line.
B1Moredinosaur
US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
B2Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMoreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefiddle with
US /ˈfɪdl wɪð/
UK /ˈfidl wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
- To tamper with or interfere with something, often in a way that is not authorized or skillful.
fight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /fait bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make your point more strongly against opponent
A1Morefinish with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefor 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.
A2Morefranchise
US /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/
UK /'fræntʃaɪz/
- Noun
- Right to run a business using name of a company
- A right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.
- Transitive Verb
- To sell the use of a brand to run a company
B2TOEICMoregame on
US /ɡem ɑn/
UK /ɡeim ɔn/
- Interjection
- An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
A1Moregameplay
US /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/
UK /'ɡeɪmpleɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The plot of a computer or video game
C2Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Morego up against
US /goʊ ʌp əˈgɛnst/
UK /gəu ʌp əˈgenst/
- other
- To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehawk
US /hɔk/
UK /hɔ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- Someone wanting to go to war using the military
- Intransitive Verb
- To remove something from the throat by coughing
B2Morehornet
US /ˈhɔrnɪt/
UK /'hɔ:nɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Black and yellow flying insect that can sting you
C1Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein comparison
US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/
UK /in kəmˈpærisən/
- Adverb
- When compared to something else.
- Phrase
- When compared to something else.
- When considering the differences between two or more things.
A1Morein 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 the game
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/
- other
- Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
B2Moremascot
US /ˈmæsˌkɑt, -kət/
UK /'mæskət/
- Noun
- Object, person or animal used to represent a team
C1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMorenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon the plus side
US /ɑn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
B1Moreout of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
A1Moreout of the ordinary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
- Phrase
- Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
A1Moreplay through
US /pleɪ θru/
UK /pleɪ θru:/
- other
- Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
B2Moreplayable
US /ˈpleəbl:/
UK /ˈpleɪəbl/
- Adjective
- That can be played
B1Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreraccoon
US /ræˈkun/
UK /rəˈku:n/
- Countable Noun
- A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
C2Moreresident
US /ˈrɛzɪdənt, -ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈrezɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital
- A person who lives in a particular place.
- Adjective
- Someone who lives in a particular place
- (of a computer program) remaining in memory.
B1TOEICMorerestaurant chain
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
reward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMoreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMorerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moreshoot back
US /ʃut bæk/
UK /ʃu:t bæk/
- other
- To respond to gunfire by shooting in return.
B1Moresix times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
skate
US /sket/
UK /skeɪt/
- Noun
- Flat sea fish
- Boot with a metal blade attached to the bottom
- Intransitive Verb
- To slide on ice wearing boots with a metal blade
- To slide on a surface, e.g. ice
B2Moreskater
US /ˈsketɚ/
UK /ˈskeɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who moves wearing ice skates
- Person who moves wearing roller skates
B2Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Moresnoop
US /snup/
UK /snu:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
- Countable Noun
- A private detective
B2Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresomehow manage
US
UK
- Phrase
- To succeed in doing something despite difficulties or a lack of resources.
B1Morespider
US /ˈspaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
B1Morespud
US /spʌd/
UK /spʌd/
- Noun
- A potato
C1Morestick out like a sore thumb
US /stɪk aʊt laɪk ə sɔɚ θʌm/
UK /stik aʊt laɪk ə sɔ: θʌm/
- other
- To be very noticeable or obvious in an unpleasant way.
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretie in
US /taɪ ɪn/
UK /tai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a connection to bring two things together
A2Moreto hell and back
US /tə hɛl ænd ˈbæk/
UK /tə hel ənd ˈbæk/
- other
- To experience severe difficulties or suffering.
B2Moreto pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
B2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretofu
US /'toʊfu:/
UK /'təʊfu:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Compressed bean curd used in cooking
C1Moreunlock
US /ʌnˈlɑk/
UK /ˌʌn'lɒk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use a key or code to open something
B1TOEICMoreunlocked
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To use a key or code to open something
B1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
wild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morezombie
US /ˈzɑmbi/
UK /ˈzɔmbi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dead person who exists among the living
- A fictional undead being, typically depicted as a reanimated corpse.
- Adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a zombie.
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Vocabulary
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- finish with: To end a relationship
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- restaurant chain: A group of restaurants owned by the same company and operating under the same brand name.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- stick out like a sore thumb: To be very noticeable or obvious in an unpleasant way.
- go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- shoot back: To respond to gunfire by shooting in return.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- to hell and back: To experience severe difficulties or suffering.
- play through: Continue playing despite injury or difficulty.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- dial up
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- fiddle with: To make small movements or adjustments to something, often nervously or restlessly.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- somehow manage: To succeed in doing something despite difficulties or a lack of resources.
- on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- row: To move a boat using oars
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- resident: Trainee doctor who works/lives in a hospital
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- raccoon: A nocturnal mammal with a ringed tail
- dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- hawk: Large bird kills smaller birds and animals
- skate: Flat sea fish
- colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- snoop: To spy on someone or something in a devious manner
- unlock: To use a key or code to open something
- spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- spud: A potato
- hornet: Black and yellow flying insect that can sting you
- tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
- skater: Person who moves wearing ice skates
- unlocked: To use a key or code to open something
- gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
- playable: That can be played
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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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Top 20 Weirdest Unlockable Characters in Video Games
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/17Ever wondered about the craziest characters you can unlock in video games? This video dives into some truly bizarre unlockables, from celebrity cameos to surreal surprises, and it's packed with vocabulary you'll actually want to learn! Get ready for a fun dive into gaming history and pick up some awesome new words along the way.
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