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.
A2Moreadministration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMoreback off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Moreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
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
A2TOEICMorebronze
US /brɑ:nz/
UK /brɒnz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- Alloy of tin and copper with a dark tan color
B1Morechili
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /ˈtʃɪli/
- Noun
- Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
B2Morecommend
US /kəˈmɛnd/
UK /kəˈmend/
- Transitive Verb
- To praise someone, something publicly
B2Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
B1Morecoordinate
US /ko'ɔrdəˈnet/
UK /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To match styles or colors that go well together
- To cause body parts to move smoothly together
- Noun
- Point on a map defining a location e.g. 135N, 34W
- A matching set of clothes.
B1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morecrystal clear
US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/
UK /ˈkristəl kliə/
- Adjective
- Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
A2Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moreembarrass
US /ɛmˈbærəs/
UK /ɪm'bærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
excuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefiber
US /'faɪbə/
UK /'faɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic character and nature of a person
- Stringy substance found in food, e.g. wholewheat
C2Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moreget onto
US /ɡɛt ˈɑnˌtu/
UK /ɡet ˈɔntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- To start talking or dealing with a new subject.
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
A1Moregross
US /ɡros/
UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
B1TOEICMorehamlet
US /ˈhæmlɪt/
UK /ˈhæmlət/
- Noun
- Very small village
B2Morehold 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.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the hot seat
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑt ˈsit/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒt ˈsi:t/
- other
- In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
B2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinternal
US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/
UK /inˈtə:nəl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMorejustice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Morelawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
B1TOEICMoremedal
US /ˈmɛdl/
UK /'medl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- An emblem or badge of honor.
B1Moreminister
US /ˈmɪnɪstɚ/
UK /'mɪnɪstə(r)/
- Noun
- An official who heads a government department
- Person who performs Christian services
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon 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.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreoptic
US /ˈɑ:ptɪk/
UK /ˈɒptɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning vision or helping people see
B1Moreoversight
US /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
UK /ˈəʊvəsaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mistake; something you forget to do
- Supervision of someone or something
C2Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morepolitician
US /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone whose job is in politics
- A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement in their career.
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreprincipal
US /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
UK /ˈprɪnsəpl/
- Noun
- Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- Head teacher of a school
- Adjective
- Being the main or most important
A2TOEICMoreprobe
US /prob/
UK /prəʊb/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
- To examine the inside of something using a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A thorough or deep examination of a problem
- Device used to send information from outer space
B1Moreresign
US /rɪ'zaɪn/
UK /rɪ'zaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a job because you want to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
B1TOEICMorerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Moresenate
US /ˈsɛnɪt/
UK /'senət/
- Noun
- A board of governors at a college or university
B2Moresenator
US /ˈsɛnətɚ/
UK /ˈsenətə(r)/
- Noun
- An elected politician belonging to the senate
B2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretestify
US /'testɪfaɪ/
UK /'testɪfaɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To tell what you know (in court)
B2TOEICMoretestimony
US /ˈtɛstəˌmoni/
UK /'testɪmənɪ/
- Noun
- Public statement of personal religious experiences
- Statement of evidence in court
C1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
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
A1More
Vocabulary
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- get onto: To board or mount a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or bicycle.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the hot seat: In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- next to: Being located along side another
- sit down: To take a seat
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at least: As a minimum
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- leave: To go away from; depart
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- politician: Someone whose job is in politics
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- probe: To carefully examine an issue by asking questions
- testimony: Public statement of personal religious experiences
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- testify: To tell what you know (in court)
- pee: To urinate
- oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
- bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- optic: Concerning vision or helping people see
- commend: To praise someone, something publicly
- lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
- hamlet: Very small village
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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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