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.
A2Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreammo
US /ˈæmo/
UK /'æməʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shortened form of 'ammunition'
B2Moreammunition
US /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
UK /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
B2Moreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
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.
C2Morebookmark
US /ˈbʊkmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈbʊkmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Marker placed between the pages of a book
C2Morebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morebummer
US /ˈbʌmɚ/
UK /ˈbʌmə(r)/
- Noun
- Irritating or disappointing experience
C2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Moreceiling
US /ˈsilɪŋ/
UK /ˈsi:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Top part of a room above your head
- Greatest level that is allowed; limit
- Transitive Verb
- To round a number up to the nearest integer
- To provide a room with a ceiling.
A2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morechill out
US /tʃɪl aʊt/
UK /tʃil aut/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
B2Moreclone
US /kloʊn/
UK /kləʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an exact copy of a living thing
B2Moreconvention
US /kənˈvɛnʃən/
UK /kənˈvenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official agreement between two or more countries
- Large formal assembly, e.g. to make laws
- Adjective
- Concerning a large formal assembly or meeting
A2TOEICMorecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Moredelivery
US /dɪˈlɪvəri, -ˈlɪvri/
UK /dɪˈlɪvəri/
- Noun
- Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- Act of taking something to a person or place
A2TOEICMoredelivery truck
US
UK
- Phrase
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredistinctive
US /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
- Adjective
- Having a quality that is different from others
- Having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others; easily distinguishable.
A2TOEICMoredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Moreexplosion
US /ɪkˈsploʒən/
UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- Sudden increase of something
B1Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Morefuel
US /ˈfjuəl/
UK /'fju:əl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- To provide gas or petrol for something
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to produce heat or power when burned
A2TOEICMoregee
US /dʒi/
UK /dʒi:/
- Interjection
- Give a command to a horse to turn to right
- Used to express concern or surprise
C2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morehandkerchief
US /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf,-ˌtʃif/
UK /'hæŋkətʃɪf/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth used for wiping your nose
B1Moreinsensitive
US /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /ɪnˈsensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Not responsive to physical touch
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the plus side
US /ɑn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈplʌs ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
B1Moreoop
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they make a mistake
C2Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMorepal
US /pæl/
UK /pæl/
- Countable Noun
- Friend
B1Morepear
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
B2Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morereplica
US /ˈrɛplɪkə/
UK /ˈreplɪkə/
- Noun
- An exact copy of something
B2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoreshoot around
US /ʃut əˈraʊnd/
UK /ʃu:t əˈraʊnd/
- other
- To casually practice shooting in sports like basketball.
B2Moreshoot up
US /ʃut ʌp/
UK /ʃu:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase rapidly and suddenly.
- To grow taller quickly.
A1Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Moresilly me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression used to acknowledge one's own foolishness or mistake in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretanker
US /ˈtæŋkɚ/
UK /ˈtæŋkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle built to transport liquids
B2Moreturn off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone feel negatively about something
A1Moretwilight
US /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /'twaɪlaɪt/
- Noun
- Period of time just as the sun sets
B2Morewarehouse
US /ˈwerhaʊs/
UK /ˈweəhaʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
- Transitive Verb
- To store things in a large building
B2TOEICMorewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewhew
US /hwju, hwu, hwju/
UK /hwju:/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are relieved
C2Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2Morezipper
US /ˈzɪpɚ/
UK /'zɪpə(r)/
- Noun
- Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
B1More
Vocabulary
- delivery truck
- shoot up: To increase rapidly and suddenly.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- shoot around: To casually practice shooting in sports like basketball.
- turn off
- at least: As a minimum
- silly me: An expression used to acknowledge one's own foolishness or mistake in a lighthearted or self-deprecating way.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- next to: Being located along side another
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- dude: Form of address for a man
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- annoying: To make someone angry
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- chill: State of being a little cold
- distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- convention: Official agreement between two or more countries
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- ammunition: Supply of bullets, etc. that are fired from guns
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
- pal: Friend
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- replica: An exact copy of something
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- twilight: Period of time just as the sun sets
- pear: Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
- zipper: Device with interlocking teeth to close pants, etc.
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
- handkerchief: Small cloth used for wiping your nose
- tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
- ammo: Shortened form of 'ammunition'
- gee: Give a command to a horse to turn to right
- whew: Sound people make when they are relieved
- bookmark: Marker placed between the pages of a book
- oop: Sound people make when they make a mistake
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/25Get ready for some hilarious, fast-paced banter with the Annoying Orange in 'All Mouths Orange'! You'll love the absurd humor and sight gags while picking up simple sentence structures and situational dialogue perfect for everyday conversations.
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