abstract
US /ˈæbˌstrækt/
UK /'æbstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage of text from an article or book
- Something that doesn't exist physically
- Adjective
- Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
- Relating to abstract art.
B1Moreappreciation
US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/
UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Understanding something's value or worth
- Noun
- Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
A2Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreauction
US /ˈɔ:kʃn/
UK /ˈɔ:kʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To sell to a person offering the highest price
- Noun
- Public sale where people compete to buy things
B1TOEICMorebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreblacksmith
US /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/
UK /'blæksmɪθ/
- Countable Noun
- Person making and repairing things in iron by hand
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.
A2Morecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecanvas
US /ˈkænvəs/
UK /ˈkænvəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- Thick, strong cloth used e.g. to make sails
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To solicit votes or support from people.
B1Morecarpet
US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/
UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
B1Moreconceal
US /kənˈsil/
UK /kən'si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide; prevent from being discovered
- To keep the truth or true feelings a secret
B1TOEICMoreconventional
US /kənˈvɛnʃənəl/
UK /kən'venʃənl/
- Adjective
- Following the common attitudes and practices
- Non-nuclear
B2Morecozy
US /ˈkozi/
UK /'kəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
B1Morecreak
US /kri:k/
UK /kri:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of door, etc.) to make a loud squeaking noise
B2Moredeco
US /ˈdɛko/
UK /ˈdekəu/
- Noun
- Geometric style popular in the 1920s and 1930s
C2Morediploma
US /dɪˈplomə/
UK /dɪˈpləʊmə/
- Noun
- Document certifying graduation
B2Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreeclectic
US /ɪˈklɛktɪk/
UK /ɪˈklektɪk/
- Adjective
- Of a wide variety; not narrow or restricted
C1Moreembroider
US /ɛmˈbrɔɪdɚ/
UK /ɪm'brɔɪdə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To add details to a story to make it interesting
- To sew a decorative pattern onto
- Noun
- Ornamentation on a piece of clothing.
B2Morefabric
US /ˈfæbrɪk/
UK /ˈfæbrɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth or material
- Basic structure
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefurniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMorego in with
US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/
UK /ɡəu in wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein style
US
UK
- Adjective
- Fashionable; popular
B1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinterior
US /ɪnˈtɪriɚ/
UK /ɪn'tɪərɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- Remote central area of a continent
- Adjective
- Being the inside part of a building, car etc.
B1TOEICMoreintimate
US /ˈɪntəmɪt/
UK /'ɪntɪmət/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- Private and personal things shared with another
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone understand without saying directly
B1TOEICMorekeen
US /kin/
UK /ki:n/
- Adjective
- Being eager or excited for something to happen
- Liking something; wanting to do or have; desiring
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sad cry, as because someone died
B1TOEICMorelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMorelinen
US /ˈlɪnən/
UK /ˈlɪnɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
B2Moreload
US /lod/
UK /ləʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- A burden; heavy responsibility
- Transitive Verb
- To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
A2TOEICMoremule
US /mjul/
UK /mju:l/
- Noun
- Animal breed combining a horse and a donkey
B2Moremural
US /ˈmjʊrəl/
UK /'mjʊərəl/
- Adjective
- Art that is painted directly on a wall
- Noun
- Art that is painted directly on a wall
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the safe side
US /ɑn ðə ˈseɪf ˈsaɪd/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈseɪf ˈsaɪd/
- other
- Taking precautions to avoid possible problems.
A2Morepale
US /pel/
UK /peɪl/
- Adjective
- Light in color; unhealthy looking
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the effect of
A2Morepeel
US /pil/
UK /pi:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
- To remove the cover or outer layer from something
B1Morepeel off
US /pil ɔf/
UK /pi:l ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- To become detached or separated from something.
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreresist
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
A2TOEICMorescenery
US /ˈsinəri/
UK /'si:nərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stage props during a play; a country view
- Natural views of an area
A2TOEICMoresentimental
US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/
- Adjective
- Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
B1Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Moresteam
US /stim/
UK /sti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- Source of stamina, strength or energy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
- To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
A2Moresteel
US /stil/
UK /sti:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very strong or determined character in a person
- Very strong metal made of iron, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare yourself for something difficult
A2Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretoasty
US /'toʊstɪ/
UK /'təʊstɪ/
- Adjective
- Warm and comfortable
B2Moretranquil
US /ˈtræŋkwəl/
UK /ˈtræŋkwɪl/
- Adjective
- Calm; peaceful
B2Moretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Moreused 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
A1Moreutilitarian
US /juˌtɪlɪˈtɛriən/
UK /ˌju:tɪlɪˈteəriən/
- Adjective
- Intended to be useful; plain; practical
- Noun
- One thinking that worth comes from usefulness
B2Morevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
A2Morewallpaper
US /ˈwɔlˌpepɚ/
UK /'wɔ:lpeɪpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Decorative paper for the walls of rooms
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wall with wallpaper
C2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- such as: For example; like
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in terms of
- on the safe side: Taking precautions to avoid possible problems.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- fabric: Cloth or material
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
- tranquil: Calm; peaceful
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
- steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- diploma: Document certifying graduation
- portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
- village: Small town in the country
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- utilitarian: Intended to be useful; plain; practical
- toasty: Warm and comfortable
- mural: Art that is painted directly on a wall
- linen: Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
- mule: Animal breed combining a horse and a donkey
- eclectic: Of a wide variety; not narrow or restricted
- embroider: To add details to a story to make it interesting
- creak: (Of door, etc.) to make a loud squeaking noise
- wallpaper: Decorative paper for the walls of rooms
- blacksmith: Person making and repairing things in iron by hand
- deco: Geometric style popular in the 1920s and 1930s
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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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Inside a 16th-Century Farmhouse Nestled in The English Countryside | Design Notes
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Kay Wu posted on 2026/01/23Ever wondered what life was like in a 16th-century English farmhouse? You'll get an amazing peek inside one, complete with eclectic decor and antique tiles, and pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a perfect chance to dive deep into cultural history and interior design.
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