absurd
US /əbˈsɚd, -ˈzɚd/
UK /əb'sɜ:d/
- Adjective
- So foolish as to be difficult to believe
B1Moreappear at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be present in a specific place or event.
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat a run
US /ˌæt ə ˈrʌn/
UK /ˌæt ə ˈrʌn/
- other
- Moving fast by running.
B2Moreat odds
US /æt ɑdz/
UK /æt ɔdz/
- Phrase
- In a state of conflict or disagreement
- Adjective
- In a state of disagreement or conflict.
- Inconsistent or incompatible.
B1Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morebudget
US /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
UK /'bʌdʒɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of money planned to be spent
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a plan for how to spend your money
A2TOEICMorecapitalism
US /ˈkæpɪtlˌɪzəm/
UK /ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Economic system where companies own industry
- An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods. The production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market (a market economy) rather than through central planning (a planned economy or command
B1Morech
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for Chapter
C1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecosmic
US /ˈkɑzmɪk/
UK /'kɒzmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning space and the universe
B2Morecut loose
US /kʌt lus/
UK /kʌt lu:s/
- Phrasal Verb
- To free oneself from a restriction or obligation.
- To behave in a free and uninhibited manner, especially by dancing or partying.
- Transitive Verb
- To dismiss or fire someone from a job.
- To detach or release something that is connected or held.
B1Moredenim
US /ˈdɛnɪm/
UK /ˈdenɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Thick strong cotton cloth often used in jeans
B2Moredescend upon
US /dɪˈsend əˈpɑn/
UK /dɪˈsend əˈpɒn/
- other
- To arrive somewhere in large numbers suddenly.
C1Moredescent
US /dɪˈsɛnt/
UK /dɪˈsent/
- Noun
- Movement downward; movement toward something bad
- The origin of your family; your family before you
B1Moredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Moredocumentary
US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/
UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Supported by written evidence
- Noun
- Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
B1Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredweller
US /ˈdwɛlɚ/
UK /ˈdwelə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person or animal that lives in a certain place
B1Moreensemble
US /ɑnˈsɑmbəl/
UK /ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of things, people working together
- A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
- Adverb
- Together or at the same time.
- In a harmonious or coordinated manner.
B2Moreentertainment
US /ˌɛntɚˈtenmənt/
UK /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of providing service for someone
- Singing, dancing, telling jokes to amuse people
A2TOEICMorefab
US /fæb/
UK /fæb/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful
B2Moreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Morefeast
US /fist/
UK /fi:st/
- Noun
- Religious celebration
- Special meal with large amounts of food and drink
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a large special meal often in celebration
B1Morefeature
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.
A2TOEICMorefictional
US / ˈfɪkʃənl:/
UK /ˈfɪkʃənl/
- Adjective
- Including people and events that are not real
B1Morefight back
US /faɪt bæk/
UK /fait bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make your point more strongly against opponent
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefrost
US /frɔ:st/
UK /frɒst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To form ice on the surfaces in cold weather
- To cover something with a thin layer of ice
- Uncountable Noun
- Ice formed on the surfaces in cold weather
B1Moregene
US /dʒin/
UK /dʒi:n/
- Noun
- Part of cell controlling development of a thing
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
A1Moreglorious
US /ˈɡlɔriəs,ˈɡlor-/
UK /ˈglɔ:riəs/
- Adjective
- (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
- Magnificent; wonderfully impressive.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregreed
US /ɡrid/
UK /gri:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Wanting too much of something
B1Moregruesome
US /ˈɡrusəm/
UK /ˈgru:səm/
- Adjective
- Showing horrible scenes, e.g. showing blood
C2Morehomage
US /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/
UK /'hɒmɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
B2Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorehorror
US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
B1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMorekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreplaid
US /plæd/
UK /plæd/
- Noun
- Cloth with colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
C1TOEICMorepossession
US /pəˈzɛʃən/
UK /pə'zeʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being under the control of evil spirits
- Crime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
- Countable Noun
- Something that is owned by a person
- A territory controlled by a country.
A2TOEICMoreprom
US /prɑm/
UK /prɒm/
- Noun
- Dance, usually held in high school
C1Morequirky
US /'kwɜ:kɪ/
UK /'kwɜ:kɪ/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; strange
B2Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morerealistic
US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Looks or appears real; like things really are
- Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
A2Morereel
US /ril/
UK /ri:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
C1Morerun down
US /rʌn daʊn/
UK /rʌn daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be in a bad condition
- To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
A1Moresave the day
US /sev ði de/
UK /seiv ðə dei/
- Idiom
- To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresilver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the film industry.
A2Moreslay
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill violently
B2TOEICMoresnowstorm
US /ˈsnoʊstɔ:rm/
UK /ˈsnəʊstɔ:m/
- Noun
- Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
C2Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoresuss out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover or figure something out; investigate.
switch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrinity
US /'trɪnətɪ/
UK /ˈtrɪnəti/
- Noun
- Christianity union of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
B2Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moreturned upside down
US
UK
- Adjective
- In an inverted position; reversed or disordered.
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt or throw into disorder; to reverse the normal state of affairs.
A1Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreunrelenting
US /ˌʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌnrɪˈlentɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Non-stop; without stopping
C1Moreunsettle
US /ʌnˈsɛtl:/
UK /ˌʌnˈsetl/
- Transitive Verb
- To upset; making someone feel uneasy
B2Morevisual
US /ˈvɪʒuəl/
UK /'vɪʒʊəl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to vision
- Noun
- Pictures/images used to help audience understand
- A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
A2Morewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morezip up
US /zɪp ʌp/
UK /zip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten something with a zipper.
Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- cut loose: To free oneself from a restriction or obligation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- turned upside down: In an inverted position; reversed or disordered.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- check out
- descend upon: To arrive somewhere in large numbers suddenly.
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- at a run: Moving fast by running.
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- suss out: To discover or figure something out; investigate.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- black and white
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- feast: Religious celebration
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
- gruesome: Showing horrible scenes, e.g. showing blood
- fictional: Including people and events that are not real
- greed: Wanting too much of something
- part: Division of a book
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
- descent: Movement downward; movement toward something bad
- frost: To form ice on the surfaces in cold weather
- homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- unbeknownst: Unknown to someone
- prom: Dance, usually held in high school
- ensemble: Group of things, people working together
- special: Being additional or extra
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- dweller: Person or animal that lives in a certain place
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- slay: To kill violently
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- plaid: Cloth with colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
- unrelenting: Non-stop; without stopping
- denim: Thick strong cotton cloth often used in jeans
- trinity: Christianity union of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- fab: Great; wonderful
- snowstorm: Storm with widespread snowfall and strong winds
- unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
- ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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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 10 Recent B Movies That Turned Out to Be AWESOME
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/05Get ready for some seriously fun flicks! This video counts down the top 10 recent B movies that totally surprised us, from creature features to horror comedies. You'll pick up some cool vocabulary related to film genres and maybe even discover your new favorite cult classic!
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