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.
A2Morealuminium
US /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/
UK /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Moreandroid
US /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/
UK /'ændrɔɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Robot that looks or seems human
- Trademarked computer operating system
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
B1Morebear
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
A2Morebear in mind
US /bɛr ɪn maɪnd/
UK /bɛə in maind/
- Phrase
- To remember and consider something.
- Phrasal Verb
- To remember or consider something
A1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morecapacity
US /kəˈpæsɪti/
UK /kə'pæsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- Largest amount of something that can be produced
B1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecore
US /kɔr, kor/
UK /kɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moredense
US /dɛns/
UK /dens/
- Adjective
- Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- Hard to understand
B1TOEICMoredip into
US /dɪp ˈɪntu/
UK /dip ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
- To read parts of a book, but not the whole book.
B2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Moregalaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Moregen
US /dʒen/
UK /dʒen/
- Uncountable Noun
- (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
B2Morego 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
A1Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Moreimplement
US /ˈɪmpləmənt/
UK /ˈɪmplɪment/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to do something you plan to do
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A tool
B1TOEICMorein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMorelock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreluckiest
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being the most fortunate
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenot available
US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/
UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/
- Adjective
- Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
A1Morenoteworthy
US /ˈnotˌwə:ði/
UK /ˈnəʊtˌwɜ:ði:/
- Adjective
- Worthy of notice; important and worth attention
C2Moreobservation
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 paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
A1Moreon the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
performance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepixel
US /ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl/
UK /ˈpɪksl/
- Noun
- Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
C1Moreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreshy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- Adjective
- Hesitant or reluctant to do something, often due to nervousness or fear.
B1Moresilicon
US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/
UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
B2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoretechnically
US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˈteknɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an exact and particular manner
- With technical skill or expertise.
A2Morethermal
US /ˈθɜ:rml/
UK /ˈθɜ:ml/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- Rising body of warm air, e.g. in gliding
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heat or a source of heat
B2Moretitanium
US /taɪˈteniəm, tɪ-/
UK /tɪˈteɪniəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
C2Moreultra
US /'ʌltrə/
UK /'ʌltrə/
- Prefix
- Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
B2Morewhen push comes to shove
US /wɛn pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
UK /wen pʊʃ kʌmz tə ʃʌv/
- other
- When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
B2More
Vocabulary
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- go on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- when push comes to shove: When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- dip into: To spend part of some money which you have been saving.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- performance: Act of doing something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
- leave: To go away from; depart
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- point: An item to be discussed
- thermal: Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- great: Very good; better than before
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- noteworthy: Worthy of notice; important and worth attention
- titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- pixel: Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
- aluminium: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- luckiest: Being the most fortunate
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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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