ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoread
US /æd/
UK /æd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public notice or advertisement
C2TOEICMoreaffirmation
US /ˌæfɚˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌæfə'meɪʃn/
- Noun
- Statement that something is true
B2Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreartwork
US /ˈɑrtˌwɚk/
UK /ˈɑ:twə:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
C1Moreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMorecalm
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
A2Morecategory
US /ˈkætɪˌɡɔri, -ˌɡori/
UK /ˈkætəgəri/
- Noun
- Groups of things that are similar in some way
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreconscious
US /ˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Aware of what is going on around you
- Intentionally done; deliberate.
A2Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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.
A1Moredetachment
US /dɪ'tætʃmənt/
UK /dɪ'tætʃmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of not being personally involved
- Separating something from another larger thing
- Countable Noun
- (Of soldiers) a group separated from the main unit
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreestimate
US /ˈɛstəˌmet/
UK /'estɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- A judgment or opinion.
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or calculate the cost, size or value of
- To form an approximate idea or judgment of.
A2TOEICMoreevoke
US /ɪˈvok/
UK /ɪ'vəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
B1TOEICMoreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMorefar cry from
US
UK
- Idiom
- Very different from.
furniture
US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
A2TOEICMoreglobally
US /'ɡloʊbəlɪ/
UK /'ɡləʊbəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Throughout the world
B1Moreguru
US /ˈɡʊru, ɡʊˈru/
UK /ˈgʊru:/
- Noun
- An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
B2Morehandful
US /ˈhændˌfʊl/
UK /'hændfʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
B1Morehindu
US
UK
- Adjective
- Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
C2Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelucrative
US /ˈlukrətɪv/
UK /ˈlu:krətɪv/
- Adjective
- Producing a lot of money
B1TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremega
US /'meɡə/
UK /ˈmegə/
- Noun
- Big; great; large; impressive
B2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremonk
US /mʌŋk/
UK /mʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Man belonging to religious group that live simply
B2Moremotivational
US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning motivation
- Providing encouragement; inspiring.
- Noun
- A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
B1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Morephysical
US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- Adjective
- Concerning the body of a person
- Concerning things that can be seen or touched
A2Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreresidence
US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
UK /ˈrezɪdəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where a person lives
- State of living in a particular place
B1TOEICMorespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresupplement
US /ˈsʌpləmənt/
UK /'sʌplɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Added extra to support or make something complete
- Vitamins, etc. added to diet for health reasons
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra to support or make something complete
B1TOEICMoreupgrade
US /ˈʌpˌɡred/
UK /ˌʌpˈgreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something in terms of quality
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Updated or better version of something
- A new and improved version of a software or system.
B1TOEICMorevulnerability
US /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/
UK /ˌvʌlnərə'bɪlətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- A weakness or flaw that makes something susceptible to harm or damage.
B1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- deal with
- far cry from: Very different from.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- such as: For example; like
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- check out
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- mental: Concerning the mind
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- lucrative: Producing a lot of money
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- motivational: Concerning motivation
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- piece: A counter in a board game
- audio: Concerning sound
- point: An item to be discussed
- land: Region or country
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- affirmation: Statement that something is true
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- guru: An inspirational teacher or spiritual guide
- detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
- residence: Place where a person lives
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- globally: Throughout the world
- monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- artwork: the pieces of art, such as drawings and photographs, that are used in books, newspapers, and magazines
- hindu: Of or relating to or supporting Hinduism
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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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How Jay Shetty Is Turning A $100 Million Podcast Deal Into A ‘Conscious Empire’
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Susan posted on 2026/08/04Ever wondered how a $100 million podcast deal turns into a 'conscious empire'? This video dives into Jay Shetty's incredible journey from monk to media mogul, revealing how he's leveraging massive deals with Spotify and Netflix to build his business. You'll get a fascinating look at the strategies behind his success and pick up some great vocabulary related to entrepreneurship and media!
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