absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreabsolutely
US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/
- Adverb
- Completely; totally; very
- Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
A2Moreaction movie
US
UK
- Noun
- A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
A1Moreanxiety
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.
B1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreballistic
US /bəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /bəˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
C1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Morebungee
US
UK
- Noun
- Elasticized rope you can hang from, as a sport
C2Morecashew
US /ˈkæʃu, kəˈʃu/
UK /ˈkæʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
C2Morecope
US /koʊp/
UK /kəʊp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deal with something in spite of difficulties
A2Morecope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
A1Morecork
US /kɔrk/
UK /kɔ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The wooden stopper in a wine bottle top
- The soft bark of an oak tree
B2Morediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moreenrage
US /ɛnˈredʒ/
UK /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to feel extreme anger
B1Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Morefatigue
US /fəˈtiɡ/
UK /fəˈti:g/
- Uncountable Noun
- Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- Being very tired
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone or something to become very tired
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflop
US /flɑ:p/
UK /flɒp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- To move loosely and without precision
- Noun
- Book, movie etc. that is a total sales failure
- Sound of something large hitting water
B2TOEICMorefly off the handle
US /flaɪ ɔf ðə ˈhændəl/
UK /flai ɒf ðə ˈhændl/
- other
- Lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly.
B2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Moregive in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
A1Morego ballistic
US
UK
- Phrase
- Become very angry
C1Morego bananas
US /ɡo bəˈnænəz/
UK /ɡəu bəˈnɑ:nəs/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become very excited or angry; to behave in a wild and uncontrolled way.
- To stop working correctly; to malfunction.
A1Morego nuts
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
- To become very enthusiastic or excited.
B2Moregorilla
US /ɡəˈrɪlə/
UK /gəˈrɪlə/
- Countable Noun
- Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
B2Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreidiom
US /ˈɪdiəm/
UK /ˈɪdiəm/
- Noun
- Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
B2Morein shambles
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- In a very bad condition; badly organized.
A1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreirritated
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
- Adjective
- Annoyed, angered or upset
B1TOEICMoreirritation
US /ˌɪrɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌɪrɪ'teɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling or state of being annoyed or upset
- Feeling of pain and soreness on a part of the body
B1TOEICMorelet out
US /lɛt aʊt/
UK /let aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
- To allow to leave; to release.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To enlarge a garment by releasing a seam or adding material.
- To release or allow to escape.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremassacre
US /ˈmæsəkɚ/
UK /'mæsəkə(r)/
- Noun
- Killing of a large number of people
- Transitive Verb
- To kill a large number of people
B2TOEICMoremechanic
US /mɪˈkænɪk/
UK /məˈkænɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A person who looks after/works with machinery
- A skilled worker who repairs and maintains machinery, especially vehicles.
B1Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenegative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Morenegatively
US /ˈnɛɡətɪvlɪ/
UK /'neɡətɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
B1Morenudity
US /ˈnuːdəti/
UK /ˈnju:dəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State in which a person is not wearing any clothes
B1Morenut
US /nʌt/
UK /nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- Person who is extremely interested in something
- Transitive Verb
- To strike someone hard with your head
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.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepeanut
US /ˈpiˌnʌt/
UK /ˈpi:nʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- A very small amount of money.
B2Morepop
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.
B2Morepopped
US /pɒpt/
UK /pɒpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
B2Morepositively
US /ˈpɑ:zətɪvli/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪvli/
- Adverb
- In a manner showing agreement or support for
- Definitely or certainly
B1Morepotassium
US /pəˈtæsiəm/
UK /pəˈtæsiəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
- Potassium as a nutrient found in food.
B2Morerightly
US /ˈraɪtli/
UK /ˈraɪtli/
- Adverb
- In accordance with what is right
B1Moreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreskip
US /skɪp/
UK /skɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Very large waste disposal bin
- Intransitive Verb
- To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
- To move rapidly, from one topic to another
B2Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Moretemper
US /ˈtɛmpɚ/
UK /ˈtempə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An angry mood or fit; temperament
- Lack of calmness
- Transitive Verb
- To dilute something or make it less severe
- To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
B1TOEICMoreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretolerate
US /ˈtɑ:ləreɪt/
UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- To be able to survive under specific conditions
B1Moretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMoreusage
US /ˈjusɪdʒ, -zɪdʒ/
UK /ˈju:sɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount something is used
- Way something is actually used
B2More
Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- go bananas: To become very excited or angry; to behave in a wild and uncontrolled way.
- go nuts: To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- fly off the handle: Lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly.
- in shambles: In a state of total disorder or chaos.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- go ballistic: Become very angry
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- mess up: To make a mistake
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
- let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- mental: Concerning the mind
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- tolerate: To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- blow: To move something using air
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- irritation: Feeling or state of being annoyed or upset
- irritated: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- usage: Amount something is used
- temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- potassium: A common, soft, silvery white metal with many uses
- trust: To expect confidently
- deep: Complex and important
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- massacre: Killing of a large number of people
- peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- cork: The wooden stopper in a wine bottle top
- ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- mechanic: A person who looks after/works with machinery
- gorilla: Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- nudity: State in which a person is not wearing any clothes
- cashew: Kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
- bungee: Elasticized rope you can hang from, as a sport
- enrage: To cause to feel extreme anger
- rightly: In accordance with what is right
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/17Ever feel like you're going to 'go bananas' or 'go ballistic'? This super fun lesson breaks down 15 crazy English idioms that will make your spoken English way more colorful and natural! You'll pick up tons of vocabulary and learn how to use these expressions in everyday conversations.
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