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.
A2Morecheese
US /tʃiz/
UK /tʃi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- Intransitive Verb
- To smile broadly for a photograph
A2Morecontemporary
US /kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
UK /kən'temprərɪ/
- Adjective
- Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- Happening in the same time period
- Countable Noun
- Person doing things at the same time as you
B1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morecrystal
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
B1Moredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoreeastern
US /ˈi:stərn/
UK /ˈi:stən/
- Adjective
- Being in the area to the east
- Concerning countries that are in the east
A2Moreexplicitly
US /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
UK /ɪk'splɪsɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly; specifically
- Directly and unambiguously expressed or stated.
B1Morefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Moreflow
US /flo/
UK /fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of something that moves through an area
A2Moregherkin
US /ˈgɜ:rkɪn/
UK /ˈgɜ:kɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Any of various small cucumbers pickled whole
C2Moregrater
US /ˈɡretɚ/
UK /ˈgreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Utensil with sharp edges for shredding foods
B2Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinstall
US /ɪnˈstɔl/
UK /ɪnˈstɔ:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To set up equipment so that it is ready to use
- To place someone officially in a job position
A2TOEICMoreintimate
US /ˈɪntəmɪt/
UK /'ɪntɪmət/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- Private and personal things shared with another
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone understand without saying directly
B1TOEICMorejewel
US /ˈdʒuəl/
UK /'dʒu:əl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Precious stone like a diamond; gem
B1Moreliterally
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.
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreobvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
A2TOEICMoreparallel
US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /'pærəlel/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be equal to, or like, something else
- To compare
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A line on a map a set distance from the equator
- A similarity; a comparison.
B1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Morepavement
US /ˈpevmənt/
UK /ˈpeɪvmənt/
- Noun
- Surface next to a road for people to walk on
B1Morepedestrian
US /pəˈdɛstriən/
UK /pəˈdestriən/
- Adjective
- Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
- Countable Noun
- Any person walking on a sidewalk or down a road
B1TOEICMoreperceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
B1TOEICMoreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreroof
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
A2Moresamba
US /ˈsæmbə, ˈsɑm-/
UK /ˈsæmbə/
- Noun
- Music composed for dancing the samba
C2Moresculpture
US /ˈskʌlptʃɚ/
UK /'skʌlptʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
B1Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moresunny
US /ˈsʌni/
UK /'sʌnɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
- When the sun is bright in the sky
A2Moresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moreterrace
US /ˈtɛrɪs/
UK /ˈterəs/
- Noun
- Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
B1Moretower
US /ˈtaʊɚ/
UK /'taʊə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, narrow building
- Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very good at something
A2Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
A2More
Vocabulary
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- call: A order or request for action
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- century: Period of 100 years
- new: Not old, recently born, built or made
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- pedestrian: Unremarkable; ordinary; not special
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- explicitly: Clearly; specifically
- sculpture: Work of art made by cutting stone, wood, clay etc.
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
- terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
- jewel: Precious stone like a diamond; gem
- install: To set up equipment so that it is ready to use
- eastern: Being in the area to the east
- sunny: Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- grater: Utensil with sharp edges for shredding foods
- gherkin: Any of various small cucumbers pickled whole
- samba: Music composed for dancing the samba
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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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The London Story - Sculpture in the City
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Una Li posted on 2016/08/29Ever wondered how giant sculptures fit into the bustling London skyline? This video takes you on a tour of 'Sculpture in the City,' showing amazing contemporary art like works by Anthony Gormley and Robert Indiana right amongst the skyscrapers! You'll pick up some cool new vocabulary while enjoying stunning urban juxtaposition and rooftop views.
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