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.
A2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Morebelow the surface
US /bəˈloʊ ðə ˈsɝfɪs/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə ˈsɜ:fɪs/
- other
- Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
B2Morebottom
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.
A2TOEICMorebrutal
US /ˈbrutl/
UK /'bru:tl/
- Adjective
- Extremely violent or mean
B1Morebucket
US /ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /'bʌkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount held by a bucket.
B1Morebunker
US /ˈbʌŋkɚ/
UK /ˈbʌŋkə(r)/
- Noun
- Section of a golf course that contains sand
B2Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Moreclimb into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To get into or onto something by climbing.
A1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Moreconvoy
US /ˈkɑ:nvɔɪ/
UK /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Group of moving vehicles, e.g. of an army/navy
B2Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Moredare
US /der/
UK /deə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- To have enough courage to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
A2Moredebris
US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/
UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Remains of something broken or destroyed
- Accumulated fragments of rock.
B2TOEICMoredocument
US /ˈdɑkjəmənt/
UK /'dɒkjʊmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official (printed) record that gives information
- Transitive Verb
- To support an opinion with recorded evidence
A2TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreempire
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.
B1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexamination
US /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
UK /ɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- Test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
B1TOEICMorefabric
US /ˈfæbrɪk/
UK /ˈfæbrɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth or material
- Basic structure
B1TOEICMorefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefor 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.
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
in addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein case of
US /ɪn kes ʌv/
UK /in keis ɔv/
- Preposition
- If something happens; in the event of.
- If something happens.
- Conjunction
- To be prepared for something that might happen.
A1Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein plain sight
US /ɪn plen saɪt/
UK /in plein sait/
- Phrase
- Easily visible; not hidden.
in the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreintact
US /ɪn'tækt/
UK /ɪn'tækt/
- Adjective
- Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
B1Moreinvasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Morejump on
US /dʒʌmp ɑn/
UK /dʒʌmp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- To take advantage of an opportunity quickly.
A1Morejump out
US /dʒʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʒʌmp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
A2Morelab
US /læb/
UK /læb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short for 'laboratory'
B1Morelocation
US /loʊˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- A place away from a studio where film or television shots are made.
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Morelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoremoment of truth
US
UK
- Noun
- A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
needle
US /ˈnidl/
UK /'ni:dl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- Very thin pointed object used in sewing
- Transitive Verb
- To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
- To prick or pierce with a needle.
B1Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMorescreen
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
A2TOEICMoresift
US /sɪft/
UK /sɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look through and remove less valuable things
- To remove lumps from/add air to flour with a sieve
B2Moresmoke
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
B1Moresmoking gun
US /ˈsmokɪŋ ɡʌn/
UK /ˈsməʊkɪŋ ɡʌn/
- Noun
- Decisive evidence of a crime or wrongdoing.
A1Moresolid
US /ˈsɑlɪd/
UK /'sɒlɪd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
A2Moresonar
US /ˈsoʊnɑ:(r)/
UK /ˈsəʊnɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- System using sound waves to detect objects
C1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestructure
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
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretie back
US /taɪ bæk/
UK /taɪ bæk/
- other
- To fasten hair or an object so it is held back or out of the way.
B2Moretime will tell
US
UK
- Phrase
- The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretorpedo
US /tɔrˈpido/
UK /tɔ:'pi:dəʊ/
- Noun
- Bomb that moves underwater to sink ships
- Transitive Verb
- To attack ships with underwater moving bombs
C1Moreunbelievable
US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Being very hard to believe; very great
- Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
B1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morework to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
A1Morewreck
US /rɛk/
UK /rek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
- (Informal) one in poor emotional/physical condition
- Transitive Verb
- To ruin something completely
- To destroy a vehicle, building completely
B2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- smoking gun: Decisive evidence of a crime or wrongdoing.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- climb into: To get into or onto something by climbing.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- tie back: To fasten hair or an object so it is held back or out of the way.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- material: Cloth; fabric
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
- fabric: Cloth or material
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- wreck: Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- respect: To follow the established rules
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- document: Official (printed) record that gives information
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sift: To look through and remove less valuable things
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- business: A company formed for making profit
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- part: Division of a book
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- examination: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- convoy: Group of moving vehicles, e.g. of an army/navy
- unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
- torpedo: Bomb that moves underwater to sink ships
- bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- sonar: System using sound waves to detect objects
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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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World War II: Hell Ships & Lost Prisoners ⚓🪖 | Expedition Unknown | Discovery
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嚕嚕 posted on 2026/09/30Dive into the harrowing history of WWII's "Hellships" and the desperate search for lost prisoners of war! This video follows an incredible expedition to uncover the secrets of sunken vessels like the Orioku Maru and Hofuku Maru, offering a gripping look at a critical piece of history and the dedication to finding closure for heroes lost at sea.
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