ability
US /əˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power, resources or skill to do something
- A particular skill or talent.
A2TOEICMoreairplane
US /ˈɛrˌplen/
UK /ˈeəpleɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A machine that flies through the air
B1Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
ambient
US /ˈæmbiənt/
UK /'æmbɪənt/
- Adjective
- Of or in the surrounding area or air
B2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
audio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebattery
US /ˈbætəri/
UK /ˈbætri/
- Countable Noun
- Portable device that stores electricity
- Noun
- Large group of similar things functioning together
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.
B1Morebuckle
US /'bʌkl/
UK /'bʌkl/
- Noun
- Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend and lose strength when under pressure
B2Morebuckle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten one's seatbelt.
- To prepare for a difficult or challenging situation.
bust
US /bʌst/
UK /bʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrest people involved in crime
- To break something with force
- Noun
- A woman's chest or breasts
B2Morecancel out
US /ˈkænsəl aʊt/
UK /ˈkænsəl aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To neutralize or negate the effect of something else.
- To cause something to no longer be valid or effective.
B1Morecapable
US /ˈkepəbəl/
UK /'keɪpəbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to do something very well; proficient
- Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecircuit
US /ˈsɜ:rkɪt/
UK /ˈsɜ:kɪt/
- Noun
- An area where cars race in a circle
- Route for journey all the way around a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To complete a journey all the way round an area
B1Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecrystal clear
US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/
UK /ˈkristəl kliə/
- Adjective
- Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
A2Moreeliminate
US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/
UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely remove; to get rid of
- To remove from a contest by beating them
B1TOEICMoreexact
US /ɪɡˈzækt/
UK /ɪɡ'zækt/
- Adjective
- Completely correct; accurate; specific
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, sometimes using force
A2TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
fit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheadphone
US /'hedˌfoʊn/
UK /'hedfəʊn/
- Countable Noun
- Device put over the ears to listen to recordings
B2Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein the bucket
US /ɪn ði ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /ɪn ði ˈbʌkɪt/
- other
- Situated or contained inside a bucket.
A2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Moreinternal
US /ɪnˈtɚnəl/
UK /inˈtə:nəl/
- Adjective
- Being or happening in the body
- Being, happening in a country, state, organization
B1TOEICMoreinvisible
US /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Being unable to be seen
- Of money earned from services, instead of products
B1TOEICMoreisolate
US /ˈaɪsəˌlet/
UK /ˈaɪsəleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- To keep in a place or situation apart from others
B1Moreliberty
US /ˈlɪbəti/
UK /'lɪbətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing as one wants without asking
- Power to do what you choose
- Adjective
- Not imprisoned; free.
B1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoreliterally
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.
B1Morelongtime
US /'lɒŋtaɪm/
UK /'lɒŋtaɪm/
- Adjective
- Concerning for a long duration
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Morememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Moremotherboard
US /ˈmʌðərbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈmʌðəbɔ:d/
- Noun
- Main circuit board of a computer
C2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
B1Moreoff the bat
US /ɔf ði bæt/
UK /ɔf ðə bæt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; without delay.
- Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreopening up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- Creating new opportunities or possibilities.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepesto
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Sauce containing crushed basil leaves and garlic
C1Moreplaytime
US /'pleɪtaɪm/
UK /ˈpleɪtaɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time for play or diversion
C2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepop out
US /pɑp aʊt/
UK /pɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
A2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoreremarkable
US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMoreresin
US /ˈrezn/
UK /ˈrezɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sticky substance that is produced by some trees
B2Moreright off the bat
US /raɪt ɔf ðə bæt/
UK /raɪt ɒf ðə bæt/
- other
- Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
B2Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Moreslightly
US /ˈslaɪtli/
UK /ˈslaɪtli/
- Adverb
- Only a little
B1Moresponsor
US /ˈspɑ:nsə(r)/
UK /ˈspɒnsə(r)/
- Noun
- Person that supports the passage of a new law
- Person giving money for someone's education
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1TOEICMorestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- have to: Must do
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- in the bucket: Situated or contained inside a bucket.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- cancel out: To neutralize or negate the effect of something else.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- slightly: Only a little
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- tiny: Very, very small
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- leave: To go away from; depart
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- audio: Concerning sound
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- person: Man, woman or child
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- part: Division of a book
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- resin: Sticky substance that is produced by some trees
- ambient: Of or in the surrounding area or air
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- headphone: Device put over the ears to listen to recordings
- airplane: A machine that flies through the air
- pesto: Sauce containing crushed basil leaves and garlic
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
- motherboard: Main circuit board of a computer
- playtime: Time for play or diversion
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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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lu posted on 2026/10/07Ever wonder how your headphones manage to block out loud background noise during a call? This video takes a deep dive into the technology behind Soundcore's latest earbuds, showing you exactly how AI chips isolate your voice even in the middle of a construction site. It is a fun, hands-on look at tech hardware that will help you pick up some great descriptive vocabulary for talking about gadgets and performance.
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