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.
A2Moreafar
US /əˈfɑr/
UK /ə'fɑ:(r)/
- Adverb
- From far away
C1Morealbum
US /ˈælbəm/
UK /'ælbəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- CD, record, or tape with many pieces of music
A2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebasket
US /ˈbæskɪt/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
- Container made of strips of (often) woven wood
- Intransitive Verb
- To score a basket in basketball.
A2Morebasket case
US /ˈbæskɪt kes/
UK /ˈbɑ:skit keis/
- Noun
- A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
- A country or economy that is in very bad condition.
B1Moreblare
US /bler/
UK /bleə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
C2Moreboulevard
US /ˈbuləˌvɑrd/
UK /'bu:ləvɑ:d/
- Noun
- Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
B2Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebreak up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
A1Morebush
US /bʊʃ/
UK /bʊʃ/
- Noun
- A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
A2Morecatalog
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /'kætəlɔ:g/
- Countable Noun
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- Transitive Verb
- To make an organized list of items
B1Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecome around
US /kʌm əˈraʊnd/
UK /kʌm əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- To visit someone at their house.
A1Moredart
US /dɑ:rt/
UK /dɑ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move suddenly away; race away
B1Moredirty
US /ˈdɜ:rti/
UK /ˈdɜ:ti/
- Adjective
- Not clean
- Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
- Transitive Verb
- To make something not clean; soil
A2Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moredraft
US /dræft/
UK /drɑ:ft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Withdrawal of money from the bank
- System for selecting people to join the military
- Transitive Verb
- To order people to join the army in time of war
- To select people for a task or team
B1TOEICMorefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moregal
US /ɡæl/
UK /ɡæl/
- Countable Noun
- Another way to say girl
B1Moregood riddance
US /ɡʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/
UK /gʊd ˈrɪdən(t)s/
- other
- Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the cards
US /ɪn ðə ˈkɑrdz/
UK /in ðə ˈkɑ:dz/
- other
- Likely or expected to happen in the future.
B2Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorejeopardy
US /ˈdʒɛpədi/
UK /'dʒepədɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
B2TOEICMorelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Moremuster
US /ˈmʌstɚ/
UK /ˈmʌstə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gather or call together (soldiers, etc.)
B2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout and about
US /aʊt ənd əˈbaʊt/
UK /aut ænd əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- Traveling to different places.
platypus
US /ˈplætɪpəs/
UK /ˈplætɪpəs/
- Countable Noun
- Small Australian aquatic animal with a broad tail
C2Morepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMorepunk
US /pʌŋk/
UK /pʌŋk/
- Noun
- Violent or criminal young man
B2Moreriddance
US /ˈrɪdn:s/
UK /ˈrɪdns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of removing or getting rid of something
C2Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Morestone
US /stoʊn/
UK /stəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard, solid piece of rock
- Transitive Verb
- To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
A2Moresubstantial
US /səbˈstænʃəl/
UK /səbˈstænʃl/
- Adjective
- (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- Being large in degree, quantity, or size
C2TOEICMoresuburbia
US /səˈbɜ:rbiə/
UK /səˈbɜ:biə/
- Noun
- Residential area on the outskirts of a city
C2Moresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretime of your life
US /ˈtaɪm əv jʊr ˈlaɪf/
UK /ˈtaim əv jɔ: ˈlaif/
- other
- An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
B2Moretime out
US /taɪm aʊt/
UK /taim aut/
- Noun
- A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
A1Morevalentine
US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/
- Noun
- The person you date on Valentine's Day
- A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
- Adjective
- Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
B2Morevictory
US /ˈvɪktəri/
UK /'vɪktərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defeating or beating someone or something
- An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
B1Morewedding
US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/
UK /ˈwedɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine and join two things together as one
- Noun
- A marriage of two people
A2Morewire
US /waɪr/
UK /'waɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Thin, flexible thread of metal
- Act of sending a message by telegraph
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect two or more things together with cable
- To send money to someone electronically
A2TOEICMorework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- basket case: A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
- break up
- in the cards: Likely or expected to happen in the future.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- have to: Must do
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- good riddance: Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
- time of your life: An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- next to: Being located along side another
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- muster: To gather or call together (soldiers, etc.)
- burn: To destroy with fire
- dart: To move suddenly away; race away
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- album: Book with a collection of photographs or pictures
- boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- catalog: Book of items that are available for purchase
- afar: From far away
- platypus: Small Australian aquatic animal with a broad tail
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
- basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
- dirty: Not clean
- gal: Another way to say girl
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- riddance: Act of removing or getting rid of something
- blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- suburbia: Residential area on the outskirts of a city
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/09/22Ever wondered what Green Day *really* thinks about weddings, breakups, or their most embarrassing love songs? Dive into the WIRED Autocomplete Interview where the band answers your burning questions, from their original name to the meaning behind 'American Idiot.' You'll pick up some fun band trivia and maybe even a few new phrases along the way!
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