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
A2Moreactivate
US /ˈæktəˌvet/
UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- To make something start working
B1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Morebombshell
US /ˈbɑ:mʃel/
UK /ˈbɒmʃel/
- Countable Noun
- Unexpected, shocking piece of news
C1Moreburn down
US /bɚn daʊn/
UK /bə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
A1Moreevacuation
US /ɪˌvækjuˈeʃən/
UK /ɪˌvækjʊ'eɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sending to a safer place because of danger
- The process of removing people from a dangerous place.
B2Moregot 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
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morejeopardy
US /ˈdʒɛpədi/
UK /'dʒepədɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
B2TOEICMoreliteral
US /ˈlɪtərəl/
UK /ˈlɪtərəl/
- Adjective
- Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- Being real and true and without exaggerating
B1Moreloss
US /lɔ:s/
UK /lɒs/
- Noun
- Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
A2TOEICMoremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremystic
US /ˈmɪstɪk/
UK /'mɪstɪk/
- Noun
- Person who practices religious rites
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreprivilege
US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/
UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advantage or right given to only certain people
- An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
- Transitive Verb
- To give advantages to some people not others
B1TOEICMoreprotocol
US /ˈprotəˌkɔl, -ˌkol, -ˌkɑl/
UK /'prəʊtəkɒl/
- Noun
- Written agreement between countries
- Set of rules computers use to exchange data
B1TOEICMorepuppet
US /ˈpʌpɪt/
UK /ˈpʌpɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or group that is controlled by another
- Doll that is moved by strings or your hands
B2Morerare
US /rɛr/
UK /reə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
A2Moresheriff
US /ˈʃɛrɪf/
UK /ˈʃerɪf/
- Countable Noun
- Officer who enforces the law in an area
B2Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreunconscious
US /ʌnˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Not aware of what is going on around you
- Not being deliberate or on purpose
- Uncountable Noun
- The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that one is not aware of.
B1Moreutter
US /ˈʌtɚ/
UK /'ʌtə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a particular sound; speak
- Adjective
- Being complete or total
B2TOEICMorevampire
US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
A2More
Vocabulary
- burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- master: To gain control over something
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- evacuation: Sending to a safer place because of danger
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- jeopardy: When something may be harmed, damaged or lost
- protocol: Written agreement between countries
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- burn: To destroy with fire
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- puppet: Person or group that is controlled by another
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- long: Person's name
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- bombshell: Unexpected, shocking piece of news
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- mystic: Person who practices religious rites
- til: Until
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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 Vampire Diaries 8x16 Inside "I Was Feeling Epic" (HD) Season 8 Episode 16 Inside Series Finale
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EZ Wang posted on 2017/05/15Get ready for an emotional ride with the series finale of The Vampire Diaries! You'll hear tons of real-life dialogue and practice simple sentence structures as Mystic Falls faces its final threat. It's the perfect chance to catch up on the farewell everyone's talking about!
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