abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebackup
US /ˈbækˌʌp/
UK /ˈbækʌp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making additional copies of your computer data
A2TOEICMorebald
US /bɔld/
UK /bɔ:ld/
- Adjective
- Lacking additional information or facts; unadorned
- Having very little or no hair
B1Morebride
US /braɪd/
UK /braɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Woman who is, or who will get married soon
B1Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecowboy
US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
B2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredresser
US /ˈdrɛsɚ/
UK /'dresə(r)/
- Noun
- Piece of furniture with drawers and shelves
B2Moreextinction
US /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When every example of animal, plant is dead
- The process of something ceasing to exist or be active.
B1Morehalt
US /hɔlt/
UK /hɔ:lt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- Noun
- A temporary or final stop.
B1TOEICMorehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Moreinvade
US /ɪnˈved/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter something causing a harmful result
- To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
B1Morelily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Moremaid
US /med/
UK /meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Female servant in a house or hotel
B1Moremarker
US /ˈmɑ:rkə(r)/
UK /ˈmɑ:kə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- Thick pen used for writing, e.g. on boards
B1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreout 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.
A1Morepat
US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or touch lightly
B1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Morerupture
US /ˈrʌptʃɚ/
UK /'rʌptʃə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) burst or break
- Medical to tear or break
- Noun
- A crack or break in something
- Medical tear or break in something, e.g. a muscle
B2Morescreen
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
A2TOEICMoretech
US /tɛk/
UK /tek/
- Noun
- Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
A2Moretoy
US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- Adjective
- Something small in size compared to an original
A2Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewoody
US /ˈwʊdi/
UK /ˈwʊdi/
- Adjective
- Made of or containing or resembling wood
A2More
Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- at least: As a minimum
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- extinction: When every example of animal, plant is dead
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- century: Period of 100 years
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- pat: Person's name
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- bald: Lacking additional information or facts; unadorned
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- rupture: To (cause to) burst or break
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- long: Person's name
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- backup: Making additional copies of your computer data
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- dresser: Piece of furniture with drawers and shelves
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- woody: Made of or containing or resembling wood
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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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Sally Ko posted on 2026/06/12Get ready for an epic adventure with Woody and the gang in the new Toy Story 5 trailer! You'll hear fun phrases like "husband and knife" and "dibs on behind the dresser," perfect for expanding your vocabulary. Don't miss this sneak peek before the big release on June 17th!
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