absorb
US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
UK /əb'sɔ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
B1TOEICMoreblend
US /blɛnd/
UK /blend/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements or substances
- To mix ingredients when cooking
- Noun
- Product known for mixing ingredients
B1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Morechemical
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
UK /ˈkemɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredigest
US /daɪˈdʒest/
UK /daɪˈdʒest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To convert food into energy in your stomach
- To think over facts, news etc.; take in information
- Noun
- A summary, as of the news
B2Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moregrandmother
US /ˈɡrændˌmʌðɚ, ˈɡræn-/
UK /ˈgrænmʌðə(r)/
- Noun
- Your mother or father's mother
B2Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreincorporate
US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/
UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form into a company or business corporation
- To include or involve as part of something else
A2Moreliquid
US /ˈlɪkwɪd/
UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/
- Adjective
- (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- In a state of being uncertain
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is similar to the state of water
- A drink; beverage.
A2Moreliteral
US /ˈlɪtərəl/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl/
- Adjective
- Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- Being real and true and without exaggerating
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.
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morerecipe
US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/
UK /'resəpɪ/
- Noun
- Conditions likely to create a particular result
- Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
B1Morereplace
US /rɪˈples/
UK /rɪ'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To use instead of something else
- To return an item to its original location
A2TOEICMorespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moresponge
US /spʌndʒ/
UK /spʌndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
- Transitive Verb
- To wash the surface of something with a sponge
B1TOEICMorestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Morevacuum
US /ˈvækjuəm, -jum, -jəm/
UK /'vækjʊəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Space with absolutely no air in it
- Cleaning machine with engine that sucks up dirt
- Transitive Verb
- To clean (a floor) using a sucking machine
- To seal something in a vacuum.
B1More
Vocabulary
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- replace: To use instead of something else
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
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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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All of these words mean "to take something in." Can you guess it?
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Thao Nguyen posted on 2026/08/01Ever mixed up 'absorb,' 'digest,' and 'incorporate'? This video breaks down these tricky words that all mean 'to take something in' but have totally different uses! You'll learn when to use each one, from absorbing liquid to incorporating a new recipe, so you can choose the perfect word every time.
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