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.
A2Moreafter dinner
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following the meal of dinner.
- Adjective
- Suitable for or done after dinner.
A1Moreassert
US /əˈsɚt/
UK /ə'sɜ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
- To defend or claim (a right or authority) forcefully.
B1TOEICMoreastray
US /əˈstre/
UK /əˈstreɪ/
- Adverb
- Away from the right direction or path
B2Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morecite
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially order someone to appear in court
- To officially praise someone, e.g. for bravery
B1TOEICMorecock
US /kɑ:k/
UK /kɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Adult male chicken
- A young man you find to be stupid or silly
C2Morecorrectness
US /kə'rektnəs/
UK /kə'rektnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Degree of fact or truth
- The quality of conformity to social expectations
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moredoo
US
UK
- Noun
- Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
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
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefreak
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.
B2Moregenetically
US /dʒə'netɪklɪ/
UK /dʒə'netɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- Caused or controlled, or by genes
- By means of genes or genetic engineering.
B1Moregent
US /dʒɛnt/
UK /dʒent/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'gentleman'
B1Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMoreimpossible
US /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
- Adjective
- (Child, etc.) very annoying
- Not possible or very unlikely to happen or exist
A2TOEICMorekindness
US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- A kind or helpful act.
B1Moremarriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
A2Moremeaningless
US /ˈminɪŋlɪs/
UK /ˈmi:nɪŋləs/
- Adjective
- Being unable to be explained or understood
- Without significance or value
A2Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
A2TOEICMoremodify
US /ˈmɑ:dɪfaɪ/
UK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make minor change to something
B1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepositively
US /ˈpɑ:zətɪvli/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a manner showing agreement or support for
- Definitely or certainly
B1Moreprotest
US /ˈproʊtɛst/
UK /'prəʊtest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue against something in a forceful way
- To express a strong objection or dislike
- Noun
- Forceful argument against something
- Objection to something
A2Moreregret
US /rɪˈɡrɛt/
UK /rɪ'ɡret/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
- Used to express apology or sadness.
B1Moresqueeze
US /skwiz/
UK /skwi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
- Transitive Verb
- To force or threaten someone to give you something
- To strongly compress something to get liquid out
C1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretale
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Story that is not true
- Story about colorful and imaginary events
A2Moreunimportant
US /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:rtnt/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔ:tnt/
- Adjective
- Not having a major effect; not important
B1Morewisdom
US /ˈwɪzdəm/
UK /'wɪzdəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Knowledge gained from experience in life
A2More
Vocabulary
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- couple: To join something to something else
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- tale: Story that is not true
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- modify: To make minor change to something
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- assert: To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- astray: Away from the right direction or path
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- meaningless: Being unable to be explained or understood
- cock: Adult male chicken
- doo: Bird commonly referred to as a pigeon
- unimportant: Not having a major effect; not important
- correctness: Degree of fact or truth
- gent: Shortened form of 'gentleman'
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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 2026/02/08Ever get into a silly argument with your partner about something totally ridiculous? This heartwarming anecdote about a 'chicken or duck' debate is hilarious and packed with practical tips on couples communication and choosing kindness over being right. You'll pick up some great everyday phrases and learn how to navigate petty arguments with a smile!
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