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.
A2Moreaftertaste
US /ˈæftərteɪst/
UK /ˈɑ:ftəteɪst/
- Noun
- The taste remaining in your mouth after eating
C2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebeep
US /bip/
UK /bi:p/
- Noun
- Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sharp high sound like that of a car horn
C1Moreblast
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
B1Morecalorie
US /ˈkæləri/
UK /'kælərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- A kilocalorie, equal to 1000 small calories, used to measure the energy content of food.
B2Morechemically
US /'kemɪklɪ/
UK /'kemɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- By means of a chemical process
B1Morecinnamon
US /ˈsɪnəmən/
UK /ˈsɪnəmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
B2Morecoconut
US /ˈkoʊkənʌt/
UK /ˈkəʊkənʌt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommit
US /kəˈmɪt/
UK /kə'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
A2TOEICMorecontamination
US /kənˌtæməˈneʃən/
UK /kənˌtæmɪ'neɪʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being impure because of a harmful agent
B2Morecousin
US /'kʌzn/
UK /'kʌzn/
- Countable Noun
- Child of your uncle or aunt
- Something similar to or related to something else
A2Morecrack up
US /kræk ʌp/
UK /kræk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly burst out laughing
- To have a mental or physical breakdown
B1Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecrunch
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
B1Moredoom
US /dum/
UK /du:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain of the failure or destruction of
- Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
- Transitive Verb
- To make failure, defeat or death certain for
B2Moredozen
US /ˈdʌzən/
UK /ˈdʌzn/
- Countable Noun
- 12 people or things
A2Moredread
US /drɛd/
UK /dred/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To await with great fear
B2Moreeraser
US /ɪˈreɪsər/
UK /ɪˈreɪzə(r)/
- Noun
- Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
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
A2TOEICMoreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor the record
US /fɔr ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /fɔ: ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- To state something to ensure the correct information is known.
A1Morefritter
US /ˈfrɪtɚ/
UK /ˈfrɪtə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To spend time, money in a wasteful, unwise manner
C2Moreget stuck in
US /ɡɛt stʌk ɪn/
UK /ɡet stʌk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become enthusiastically involved in something.
A1Moreglaze
US /ɡlez/
UK /gleɪz/
- Noun
- Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (food) with liquid to make it shine
- To fit a piece of glass in the frame of a window
B2Morego 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.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehandkerchief
US /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf,-ˌtʃif/
UK /'hæŋkətʃɪf/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth used for wiping your nose
B1Morehangout
US /ˈhæŋˌaʊt/
UK /'hæŋaʊt/
- Noun
- Frequently visited place
B2Morehave 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.
A1Morehole
US /hol/
UK /həʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- Fault or weakness in a plan, idea or explanation
- Transitive Verb
- (Golf) to get the ball into the hole
- To make a hole in something.
A2Morehorn
US /hɔ:rn/
UK /hɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that makes a loud warning noise
- (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
B1Morein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreink cartridge
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A container that holds ink for use in a printer.
B1Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morejelly
US /ˈdʒɛli/
UK /ˈdʒeli/
- Uncountable Noun
- Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- Adjective
- Being soft and without form
B2Morejudgment
US /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
UK /'dʒʌdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opinion that is made after careful consideration
- Official court decision given by judge
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelike a hawk
US /laɪk ə ˈhɔk/
UK /laɪk ə ˈhɔ:k/
- other
- Watching carefully and attentively, very alert.
B2Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Morenib
US /nɪb/
UK /nɪb/
- Noun
- Writing point of a pen
C2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenope
US /noʊp/
UK /nəʊp/
- Noun
- A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- A situation or idea that one strongly rejects or wants to avoid.
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying 'no'
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
point out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Morerainbow
US /ˈreɪnboʊ/
UK /ˈreɪnbəʊ/
- Noun
- Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMorerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshit out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- To expel waste from the body.
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moresour
US /saʊr/
UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- Adjective
- Being mean and not friendly
- Spoiled or made more acidic
B2Moresprinkle
US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
UK /'sprɪŋkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw a little water on something
- To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
B2Moresugary
US /ˈʃʊɡəri/
UK /ˈʃʊgəri/
- Adjective
- Too sweet; insincere
- Containing or having a taste like sugar
B1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoretexture
US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality from different elements, as in music
- Look and feel of a substance or material
- Transitive Verb
- To give a particular look or feel to a surface
B1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreturn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
B2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewasp
US /wɑsp, wɔsp/
UK /wɒsp/
- Noun
- Black and yellow flying insect that can sting
B2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- crack up: To suddenly burst out laughing
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- ink cartridge: A container that holds ink for use in a printer.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- have to: Must do
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- like a hawk: Watching carefully and attentively, very alert.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- going on: To continue doing something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- dread: To await with great fear
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- blast: To attack someone with words
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
- dozen: 12 people or things
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
- calorie: Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- truth: Real facts about something
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
- glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- wasp: Black and yellow flying insect that can sting
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- kid: Child or young person
- close: Almost; near
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- aftertaste: The taste remaining in your mouth after eating
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- eraser: Piece of rubber to rub out a mistake in writing
- handkerchief: Small cloth used for wiping your nose
- chemically: By means of a chemical process
- hangout: Frequently visited place
- rainbow: Curved line of colors in the sky during rainfall
- fritter: To spend time, money in a wasteful, unwise manner
- nib: Writing point of a pen
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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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