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.
A2Moreamber
US /ˈæmbɚ/
UK /ˈæmbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Morebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Moredisplay
US /dɪˈsple/
UK /dɪˈspleɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- To show, e.g. your feelings, thoughts; demonstrate
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement of objects so people can see or buy
- A device for showing information visually, such as a screen.
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
eve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Moreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefloat
US /floʊt/
UK /fləʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To sell the shares of a company publicly
- To move slowly and easily through air
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object designed to stay on the surface of water
- Decorated truck used in a festival
B1Morefloater
US /ˈfloʊtə(r)/
UK /ˈfləʊtə(r)/
- Noun
- Drinks with different layers
B1Moregather
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
A2TOEICMoreharbour
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, hold, include, or hide something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B2Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morehospitable
US /ˈhɑspɪtəbəl, hɑˈspɪtəbəl/
UK /hɒˈspɪtəbl/
- Adjective
- Making it easy for plants, people etc. to survive
- Being welcoming toward people, guests; friendly
C1TOEICMorein 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 honour of
US
UK
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
A1Morelaid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
A2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelicence
US /ˈlaɪsəns/
UK /ˈlaɪsns/
- Noun
- Official card or certification giving permission
B1Morelive for
US /liv fɔr/
UK /liv fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
A1Morelogistical
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning planning and organizing a large project
- Relating to or involving organization, planning, and implementation of a complex operation.
B2Morelook 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 to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Morenorthern
US
UK
- Adjective
- In or toward the north
- Coming from the north.
- Noun
- A person who comes from the north.
- The Aurora Borealis.
B1Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Morepalm
US /pɑ:m/
UK /pɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Inner area of a person's hand
- Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something in your hand
- To push someone way with your hand
B1Morepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Morereel
US /ril/
UK /ri:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
C1Moreresolution
US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- End part of a story resolving the conflict
- Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
C2Morerow
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
A2Moresame 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.
A1Moresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreshade
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃeɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moresilence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
A2Moreskipper
US /ˈskɪpɚ/
UK /'skɪpə(r)/
- Noun
- Captain of a boat (often as term of address)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lead or captain a boat, team etc.
B2Moreslave
US /slev/
UK /sleɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is legally owned by another person
- A person who is controlled by something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To work very hard.
B1Moresolely
US /ˈsolli, ˈsoli/
UK /ˈsəʊlli:, ˈsəʊli:/
- Adverb
- With no one or nothing else
B1TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresurf
US /sɜ:rf/
UK /sɜ:f/
- Intransitive Verb
- To view webpages on the internet
- To ride the waves of the sea on a surfboard
- Uncountable Noun
- The ocean waves crashing against a beach
B1Moretreacherous
US /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/
UK /ˈtretʃərəs/
- Adjective
- Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
B2TOEICMoretrek
US /trɛk/
UK /trek/
- Noun
- Slow or difficult journey
- Intransitive Verb
- To make your way slowly and painfully
- To go on a difficult (often walking) journey
B1Moretrio
US /ˈtri:oʊ/
UK /ˈtri:əʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Three of something, e.g. musicians
B2Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreup to speed
US /ʌp tu spid/
UK /ʌp tu: spi:d/
- Adjective
- Fully informed; aware of the latest information
used 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
A1Morevantage
US /ˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɑːntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (usually vantage point) A place or position affording a good view of something
- A particular perspective or viewpoint.
B2Morewaltz
US /wɔlts, wɔls/
UK /wɔ:lts/
- Noun
- Dignified dance of two people holding each other
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act confidently
- To dance the waltz
B2Morewith a bang
US /wɪð e bæŋ/
UK /wið ə bæŋ/
- Phrase
- In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- Accompanied by a loud, explosive noise.
B2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
- laid back
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- spot: A certain place or area
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- atmosphere: Air around us
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- row: To move a boat using oars
- solely: With no one or nothing else
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- vantage: (usually vantage point) A place or position affording a good view of something
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- treacherous: Dangerously unstable and unpredictable
- slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- trek: Slow or difficult journey
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- hospitable: Making it easy for plants, people etc. to survive
- surf: To view webpages on the internet
- trio: Three of something, e.g. musicians
- northern: In or toward the north
- harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- eve: The time just before something happens
- logistical: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
- licence: Official card or certification giving permission
- waltz: Dignified dance of two people holding each other
- skipper: Captain of a boat (often as term of address)
- floater: Drinks with different layers
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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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