absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreabsolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreallegiance
US /əˈlidʒəns/
UK /əˈli:dʒəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loyalty
B2TOEICMoreapology
US /əˈpɑ:lədʒi/
UK /əˈpɒlədʒi/
- Noun
- Saying you are sorry about something
A2TOEICMoreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreaura
US /ˈɔrə/
UK /'ɔ:rə/
- Noun
- Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
B2Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebrine
US /braɪn/
UK /braɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Water that contains a lot of salt, e.g. sea water
C1Morebrutal
US /ˈbrutl/
UK /'bru:tl/
- Adjective
- Extremely violent or mean
B1Morebrutality
US /bruˈtælɪti/
UK /bru:'tælətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
B1Morecarnage
US /ˈkɑ:rnɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɑ:nɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Destruction and devastation involving human deaths
C1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclean off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
A1Moreconfuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Morecorpse
US /kɔrps/
UK /kɔ:ps/
- Countable Noun
- A dead body
B2Morecorrupt
US /kəˈrʌpt/
UK /kə'rʌpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- To cause to become damaged or spoiled
- Adjective
- Being damaged or spoiled
- Misusing power, as by taking bribes, to get rich
B1Morecrumble
US /ˈkrʌmbəl/
UK /ˈkrʌmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To break into small parts or crumbs
B2Moredamn
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
B2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredelight
US /dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /dɪ'laɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of great pleasure
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or joy
B1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Morediffered from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To not be the same as something else
- Intransitive Verb
- Was not the same as; was not like
B1Moredisgrace
US /dɪsˈɡres/
UK /dɪsˈgreɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shame or dishonor
B2Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoredouble down
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- To reinforce one's commitment to a particular course of action, even in the face of opposition or risk.
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreempathetic
US /empə'θetɪk/
UK /empə'θetɪk/
- Adjective
- Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
B2Moreengulf
US /ɛnˈɡʌlf/
UK /ɪn'ɡʌlf/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely surround and enclose
C1TOEICMoreevil
US /ˈivəl/
UK /'i:vl/
- Countable Noun
- Act considered morally bad
- Adjective
- Morally bad; causing harm to people
- Profoundly immoral and wicked.
A2Moreface to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
A1Morefar worse
US
UK
- Adjective
- Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
- Adverb
- To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
A2Morefulfill
US /fʊlˈfɪl/
UK /fʊl'fɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To finish or provide something successfully
- To make real, to bring into effect
B2TOEICMorefusion
US /ˈfjuʒən/
UK /ˈfju:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Combining various things to make something new
- The process in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy.
B2Moregee
US /dʒi/
UK /dʒi:/
- Interjection
- Give a command to a horse to turn to right
- Used to express concern or surprise
C2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morehavoc
US /'hævək/
UK /ˈhævək/
- Uncountable Noun
- Situation with destruction, damage and confusion
B2Morehero
US /ˈhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- Main male character in a book, play or story
A2Morehold 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 half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreincarnation
US /ˌɪnkɑrˈneʃən/
UK /ˌɪnkɑ:ˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- Representation of something in a clear way
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejaw
US /dʒɔ/
UK /dʒɔ:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with a lot of energy for a long time
B1Morelore
US /lɔr/
UK /lɔ:(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
C1Moremausoleum
US /ˌmɔsəˈliəm, -zə-/
UK /ˌmɔ:səˈli:əm/
- Noun
- Building containing graves of the rich or famous
C1Moremicroscopic
US /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑ:pɪk/
UK /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/
- Adjective
- Too small to be seen with the eyes
- Relating to or involving the use of a microscope.
B1Moremidway
US
UK
- Adjective
- In the middle of two opposite sides
A2Morenewfound
US /ˈnuˌfaʊnd, ˈnju-/
UK /'nju:faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Newly discovered
C2Moreoccur
US /əˈkɚ/
UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come to pass or to happen
- To be found to exist; to be present.
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreoptimal
US /ˈɑptəməl/
UK /ˈɒptɪməl/
- Adjective
- Best or most desirable; best possible
- Most conducive to a favorable outcome.
B2Moreout of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
A1Morepop
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.
B2Moreprime
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
A2TOEICMorerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreredemption
US /rɪˈdɛmpʃən/
UK /rɪˈdempʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
B2Morerevenge
US /rɪˈvɛndʒ/
UK /rɪ'vendʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- Transitive Verb
- To inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
B1Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Moresadistic
US /sə'dɪstɪk/
UK /sə'dɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Fondness for cruelty or punishment
C1Morescrap
US /skræp/
UK /skræp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fight with someone
- Noun
- A fight with someone
- Small piece of something especially paper or cloth
B1Moresentinel
US /ˈsɛntənəl/
UK /'sentɪnl/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier responsible for watching or guarding
C1TOEICMoreshockwave
US
UK
- Noun
- A wave of energy (e.g. after an earthquake)
C2Moreshotgun
US /ˈʃɑtˌɡʌn/
UK /ˈʃɒtgʌn/
- Noun
- Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
C1Moreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMoresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morespark
US /spɑrk/
UK /spɑ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
- Intransitive Verb
- To make tiny, brief bits of light
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresurrender
US /səˈrɛndɚ/
UK /sə'rendə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give up in a fight that you cannot win
- To give in, e.g. to person's demands or temptation
B1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretransformation
US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A complete change in shape or form of something
C2Moreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreused 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
A1Moreutterly
US /ˈʌtəli/
UK /'ʌtəli:/
- Adverb
- Completely
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- check out
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- differed from: To not be the same as something else
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- such as: For example; like
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- utterly: Completely
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- blast: To attack someone with words
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- havoc: Situation with destruction, damage and confusion
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- fulfill: To finish or provide something successfully
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- scrap: To fight with someone
- corpse: A dead body
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- act: To behave in a certain way
- brutality: Extremely mean or violent act or treatment
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- crumble: To break into small parts or crumbs
- microscopic: Too small to be seen with the eyes
- surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- jaw: One of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
- battle: Military fight between armies
- allegiance: Loyalty
- evil: Act considered morally bad
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- disgrace: Shame or dishonor
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- apology: Saying you are sorry about something
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- piss: To be angry
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- sadistic: Fondness for cruelty or punishment
- incarnation: Representation of something in a clear way
- aura: Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- engulf: To completely surround and enclose
- carnage: Destruction and devastation involving human deaths
- transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
- ship: Large boat
- newfound: Newly discovered
- brine: Water that contains a lot of salt, e.g. sea water
- lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
- mausoleum: Building containing graves of the rich or famous
- sentinel: Soldier responsible for watching or guarding
- hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- midway: In the middle of two opposite sides
- shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
- shockwave: A wave of energy (e.g. after an earthquake)
- gee: Give a command to a horse to turn to right
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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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