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
A2Moreas a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
- Phrase
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
C2Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Morebrutal
US /ˈbrutl/
UK /'bru:tl/
- Adjective
- Extremely violent or mean
B1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morechance on
US /tʃæns ɑn/
UK /tʃɑ:ns ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover something unexpectedly.
B2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecome 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
A1Morecoming after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecorporate
US /ˈkɔrpərɪt, ˈkɔrprɪt/
UK /ˈkɔ:pərət/
- Adjective
- Concerning (usually large) companies
- Relating to a large company or group.
- Noun
- The overall strategy and direction of a company.
- The visual and communicative aspects of a company that create its public image.
A2Moredisarm
US /dɪsˈɑ:rm/
UK /dɪsˈɑ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To take away the weapons of
B2Moredispose of
US /dɪˈspoz ʌv/
UK /disˈpəuz ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- To deal with something quickly and effectively.
A1Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moregangster
US /ˈɡæŋstɚ/
UK /ˈgæŋstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Member of a gang of violent criminals
B1Moreget into it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- To start a career or profession.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become interested in something.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregreen light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
A1Moregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein a sense
US /ɪn e sɛns/
UK /in ə sens/
- Phrase
- In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
B1Morein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
B2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morelive on
US /lɪv ɒn/
UK /lɪv ɒn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremajor
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.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
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.
A1Morepredicament
US /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
UK /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
- Noun
- Difficult situation that is hard to get out of
B1Moreprofound
US /prəˈfaʊnd, pro-/
UK /prə'faʊnd/
- Adjective
- Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- Showing a lot of deep thought or understanding
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMorerely upon
US /rɪˈlaɪ əˈpɑn/
UK /riˈlai əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresend off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone to leave a game
- To go to a station, etc. to watch someone leave
A1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morestream
US /strim/
UK /stri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- Noun
- Classes split into ability levels
- A small river
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewithout a doubt
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly; definitely.
work in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- send off: To force someone to leave a game
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back then: At that time in the past.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- green light
- chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- have to: Must do
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- huge: Very very large
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- point: An item to be discussed
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- predicament: Difficult situation that is hard to get out of
- gangster: Member of a gang of violent criminals
- disarm: To take away the weapons of
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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He refused $360,000 to keep the lead in Rocky. Fifty years later, he still doesn't own it.
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/16Ever wonder what it takes to build a career as legendary as Sylvester Stallone’s? In this candid interview, he breaks down the high-stakes risks behind his iconic roles and how he develops new characters like Dwight Manfredi. It’s a fantastic look at the creative process, filled with sharp insights on storytelling and professional dedication that you can use to level up your English vocabulary.
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