bottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Moreequation
US /ɪˈkweʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ɪˈkweɪʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- Complex set of different facts, ideas or issues
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
graph
US /ɡræf/
UK /græf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
- Transitive Verb
- To show data using images
A2TOEICMoreimportantly
US
UK
- Adverb
- In an important way;
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
left and right
US
UK
- Adverb
- In both the left and right directions.
- Everywhere; in all directions.
- Noun
- Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
- Two opposing options or directions.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- To be demoted or reduced in rank or status.
A1Morenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMorenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
perfectly
US /ˈpəfɪktli/
UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/
- Adverb
- In a faultless manner; without mistakes
A2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMoresmooth
US /smuð/
UK /smu:ð/
- Adjective
- Moving without stops and starts
- Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
- Transitive Verb
- To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
- To spread a substance over a surface
A2Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMoresymmetrical
US /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
UK /sɪˈmetrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2Moresymmetry
US /ˈsɪmɪtri/
UK /ˈsɪmətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having parts that are exactly the same
B2TOEICMoreunhappy
US /ʌnˈhæpi/
UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/
- Adjective
- Not feeling happy; sad or worried
B1Moreupside
US /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/
UK /ˈʌpsaɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Above, over
- Countable Noun
- A positive aspect; advantage
A2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- leave: To go away from; depart
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- important: Having power or authority
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- symmetry: Having parts that are exactly the same
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- cross: Angry and upset
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- symmetrical: Having parts that are exactly the same
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- upside: Above, over
- graph: Image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
- importantly: In an important way;
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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GCSE Maths - What are Quadratic Graphs? (2026/27 exams)
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Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2026/07/06Ever wondered what makes a graph 'quadratic'? This video breaks down the basics of quadratic graphs, explaining how the 'x-squared' term creates those distinctive U-shapes, whether they're happy (facing up) or sad (facing down)! You'll learn how changing numbers in the equation affects the curve's shape and position, perfect for tackling those 2026/27 GCSE Maths exams.
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