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.
A2Moreaudition
US /ɔˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try out for a part in a play or film
- Noun
- Trial performance to show suitability for a part
B2Morebetween you and me
US /bɪˈtwin ju ənd mi/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n ju: ənd mi:/
- other
- Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
B1Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morechat
US /tʃæt/
UK /tʃæt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friendly and relaxed talk with friends
A2Moreconversation
US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- General communication or interaction.
A2Morecornered
US /'kɔ:nəd/
UK /'kɔ:nəd/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Intransitive Verb
- To go around a bend in the road (often by driving)
A2Moredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Morediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoredisparate
US /'dɪspərət/
UK /'dɪspərət/
- Adjective
- Not alike; that cannot be compared
- Composed of different elements or qualities.
B2TOEICMoreexcuse
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
A2Morefancy
US /ˈfænsi/
UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morekiss
US /kɪs/
UK /kɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch something in a light or gentle way
- To put your lips against another's to show love
A2Morelesbian
US
UK
- Noun
- Homosexual woman
B2Moreloathe
US /loð/
UK /ləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To dislike someone or something greatly; detest
B2Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshoot
US /ʃut/
UK /ʃu:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- Emerging new part of a plant
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- role: Character played by an actor
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- loathe: To dislike someone or something greatly; detest
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- part: Division of a book
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- disparate: Not alike; that cannot be compared
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- chat: To talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- lesbian: Homosexual woman
- gay: Happy and bright
- cornered: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- kiss: To touch something in a light or gentle way
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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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Graham Norton & Stanley Tucci Auditioned For The Same Role In Devil Wears Prada
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2026/04/17Can you believe Graham Norton and Stanley Tucci almost played the same iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada? This hilarious behind-the-scenes story is packed with witty banter and offers a fun peek into the audition process, perfect for practicing situational dialogue and cultural insights!
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