abracadabra
US /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə/
UK /ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə/
- Noun
- A word said when someone performs a magic trick
C2Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Moreballoon
US /bəˈlun/
UK /bəˈlu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
- To travel in a large balloon
B1Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMoreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morebreaks down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morecame off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
A1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechemical
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
UK /ˈkemɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morecrunch
US /krʌntʃ/
UK /krʌntʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To crush something into pieces
- To crush something noisily.
- Intransitive Verb
- To chew noisily with a crackling sound
- To make a crushing sound when walked on.
B2Moredip
US /dɪp/
UK /dɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To decrease or lower temporarily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
- Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
B1Moreelegant
US /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
UK /'elɪɡənt/
- Adjective
- Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- Pleasingly ingenious and simple.
A2Moreface off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To oppose one another (often in sports)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To confront or compete against someone in a direct contest.
- To participate in a faceoff in ice hockey.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morego 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 on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehand up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morehypothesis
US /haɪˈpɑθɪsɪs/
UK /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
- Noun
- A theory trying to explain something
- A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
B1Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein the bag
US
UK
- Idiom
- Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- Adjective
- Securely obtained or achieved.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorekind of easy
US
UK
- Phrase
- Somewhat easy; relatively easy.
- Slightly easy; not very difficult.
A1Moreknot
US /nɑ:t/
UK /nɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- A small group of people or things.
- Transitive Verb
- To tie string, rope etc. firmly to stop it undoing
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
label
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Morelatex
US /ˈleˌtɛks/
UK /ˈleɪteks/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rubber-like substance, used e.g. for gloves
C1Moreleak
US /lik/
UK /li:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- Information released that wasn't supposed to be
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
- (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
B1Morelike magic
US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
- other
- In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
A2Moreliquid
US /ˈlɪkwɪd/
UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/
- Adjective
- (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- In a state of being uncertain
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is similar to the state of water
- A drink; beverage.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremagician
US /məˈdʒɪʃən/
UK /məˈdʒɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who performs magic tricks
- Man in old tales who casts spells or does tricks
B1Moreobservation
US /ˌɑbzɚˈveʃən/
UK /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remark or comment on something you noticed
- Practice of performing actions required by rules
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon hold
US /ɑn hold/
UK /ɔn həuld/
- Adjective
- Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- Adverb
- Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
A2Moreoop
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they make a mistake
C2Moreoptical
US /ˈɑptɪkəl/
UK /ˈɒptɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning vision or helping people see
B1Morepeel
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
B1Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepoke
US /pok/
UK /pəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a push, thrust, or jab
B2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepossess
US /pəˈzɛs/
UK /pəˈzes/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- To have or own something
A2TOEICMorepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepull off
US /pʊl ɔf/
UK /pul ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- To remove something quickly or with force.
A1Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morerotational
US /roʊ'teɪʃənl/
UK /rəʊ'teɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning rotation
B2Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMorescout
US /skaʊt/
UK /skaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To watch or search for something or someone
B2Moreslap
US /slæp/
UK /slæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
B1Moresniff
US /snɪf/
UK /snɪf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
- Noun
- A noisy breath through your nose
B1Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresubscriber
US /səbˈskraɪbər/
UK /səbˈskraɪbə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
B1Moresymmetrical
US /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
UK /sɪˈmetrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretilt
US /tɪlt/
UK /tɪlt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- To move something away from the upright
- Noun
- Position in which one side is above the other
B2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreup top
US
UK
- Adverb
- In or at the highest position or location.
- Interjection
- A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
B2Morevacuum
US /ˈvækjuəm, -jum, -jəm/
UK /'vækjʊəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Space with absolutely no air in it
- Cleaning machine with engine that sucks up dirt
- Transitive Verb
- To clean (a floor) using a sucking machine
- To seal something in a vacuum.
B1Morewand
US /wɑnd/
UK /wɒnd/
- Countable Noun
- Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
C1More
Vocabulary
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- got to: To arrive at some place
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- going on: To continue doing something
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- kind of easy: Somewhat easy; relatively easy.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- go on: To continue doing something
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- hypothesis: A theory trying to explain something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- huge: Very very large
- possess: To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blow: To move something using air
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- piece: A counter in a board game
- optical: Concerning vision or helping people see
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- scout: To watch or search for something or someone
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- wand: Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
- symmetrical: Having parts that are exactly the same
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- happen: To take place or occur
- subscriber: Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- magician: Someone who performs magic tricks
- rotational: Concerning rotation
- latex: Rubber-like substance, used e.g. for gloves
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- abracadabra: A word said when someone performs a magic trick
- 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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Revealing 5 Secret Magic Tricks With Science 2.0
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/14Ever wanted to wow your friends with some mind-bending magic? This video reveals 5 incredible tricks using simple science, from making balloons pop with just an orange peel to understanding air pressure! You'll pick up some cool advanced vocabulary and see how simple sentence structures can explain surprising scientific phenomena.
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