above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreactual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelive up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
A1Morelurk
US /lɜ:rk/
UK /lɜ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
B2TOEICMoreoriginal
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 of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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.
A1Morepitch up
US /pɪtʃ ʌp/
UK /pɪtʃ ʌp/
- other
- To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMorereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- work out
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- live: To be alive
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- century: Period of 100 years
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
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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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What are Universities for?
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VoiceTube posted on 2016/06/28Ever wondered what universities are *really* for beyond just getting a degree? This video dives deep into the purpose of higher education, exploring its role in culture and finding meaning, and you'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a brilliant chance to boost your knowledge and understanding of complex ideas.
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