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.
A2Moreaccount of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
B1Moreadmire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Moreaffectionate
US /əˈfɛkʃənɪt/
UK /əˈfekʃənət/
- Adjective
- Having or displaying warmth or affection
B1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebehind the counter
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/
- other
- Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
A2Moreboldly
US /'boʊldlɪ/
UK /'bəʊldlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a bold or brave way, fearing no consequences
- In a way that is strong, vivid, or striking
B1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morecalculate
US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/
UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To find an answer using mathematics
- To make an educated guess about something
B2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecheater
US /'tʃi:tə/
UK /'tʃi:tə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who lies to get what they want
B2Morecollar
US /ˈkɑlɚ/
UK /'kɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Band put around the neck of an animal
- Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
- To seize or arrest (someone).
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrash out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
A1Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredig deep
US /dɪɡ dip/
UK /diɡ di:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- To use one's resources, especially money, to help others.
A2Moredivorce
US /dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors/
UK /dɪ'vɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Legal breakup of a marriage
- Transitive Verb
- To legally end a marriage to (someone)
A2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMorefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Moreflirt
US /flɚt/
UK /flɜ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- Noun
- A person who habitually trifles with the affections of others; a coquette.
B2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moreget lost
US /ɡɛt lɔst/
UK /ɡet lɔ:st/
- Intransitive Verb
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
- Interjection
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
A1Morego downhill
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
C2Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelandmark
US /ˈlændmɑ:rk/
UK /ˈlændmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Event that marks a change or turning point
- Easily recognizable structure that is easy to see
B1Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloyal
US /ˈlɔɪəl/
UK /ˈlɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Always showing support for; faithful
- Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
B1TOEICMoremall
US /mɔl, mæl/
UK /mɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large public area often covered with grass
- Large shopping center with many individual stores
B2TOEICMoremistress
US /ˈmɪstrɪs/
UK /ˈmɪstrəs/
- Noun
- Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
overprice
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To price something excessively high
C2Moreparticipant
US /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person involved or included in something
B1Moreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Moreput two and two together
US /pʊt ˈtu ænd ˈtu təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put ˈtu: ənd ˈtu: təˈgeðə/
- other
- To make a logical conclusion based on facts or clues.
B2Morereaches out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
A1Moreresign
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.
B1TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Morescreenshot
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Picture taken of a computer screen
C2Moresettle down
US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
UK /ˈsetl daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
A2Morestay home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in one's house or residence.
A1Morestep into
US /stɛp ˈɪntu/
UK /step ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or situation.
- To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestroller
US /ˈstrolɚ/
UK /ˈstrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Upright baby carriage in which the child sits up
- Someone who walks at a leisurely pace
B2Moretake away from
US /tek əˈwe frʌm/
UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreunwanted
US /ʌnˋwɑntɪd/
UK /ˌʌnˈwɒntɪd/
- Adjective
- Not desired
B1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- deal with
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- reaches out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- go downhill: To gradually decline in quality, health, or condition.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- put two and two together: To make a logical conclusion based on facts or clues.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- crash out: To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- account: An advantage
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- click: To work well with someone or something
- divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
- participant: Person involved or included in something
- flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- public: Owned by the government
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- affectionate: Having or displaying warmth or affection
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
- boldly: In a bold or brave way, fearing no consequences
- mistress: Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
- stroller: Upright baby carriage in which the child sits up
- unwanted: Not desired
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- cheater: Someone who lies to get what they want
- screenshot: Picture taken of a computer screen
- overprice: To price something excessively high
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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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越智三枝子 posted on 2026/06/08Get ready for a wild story! This video dives into the dramatic confrontation at a luxury mall where a woman publicly calls out a saleswoman for having an affair with her husband, complete with shocking WeChat messages. You'll pick up some intense vocabulary for arguments and learn how to navigate awkward social situations, all while watching this unbelievable real-life drama unfold!
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