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.
A2Moreaffordable
US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/
UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
A2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreambient
US /ˈæmbiənt/
UK /'æmbɪənt/
- Adjective
- Of or in the surrounding area or air
B2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreblend
US /blɛnd/
UK /blend/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements or substances
- To mix ingredients when cooking
- Noun
- Product known for mixing ingredients
B1Moreblend in
US /blɛnd ɪn/
UK /blend in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
C2Moreblush
US /blʌʃ/
UK /blʌʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
B1Morebrush
US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quick and gentle movement
- Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
A2Morebrush by
US /brʌʃ baɪ/
UK /brʌʃ baɪ/
- other
- To pass close to someone or something, lightly touching or nearly touching.
B2Moreby no means
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
A1Morecharcoal
US /ˈtʃɑ:rkoʊl/
UK /ˈtʃɑ:kəʊl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Burnt wood used for fuel/drawing
- A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.
- Adjective
- Of a dark grey color.
B2Morecheekbone
US /ˈtʃi:kboʊn/
UK /ˈtʃi:kbəʊn/
- Countable Noun
- Bone beneath the eye that forms the cheek
C1Morechin
US /tʃɪn/
UK /tʃɪn/
- Noun
- Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
B2Morecollection
US /kəˈlɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈlekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
A2Morecontour
US /ˈkɑnˌtʊr/
UK /'kɒntʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Shape of the outside edge of a face, a hill, etc.
- The shape and elevation of land in a particular region.
- Transitive Verb
- To apply makeup to define or enhance the shape of (a part of the face).
- To mold or shape something to a desired form.
C2Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecult
US /kʌlt/
UK /kʌlt/
- Noun
- Small extreme religious group
- Adjective
- Very much liked by a small group of people
B2Moredab
US /dæb/
UK /dæb/
- Noun
- Light and quick touch
- Transitive Verb
- To touch lightly a few times, often with a cloth
B2Moredecay
US /dɪˈke/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- To lose health or strength
- Uncountable Noun
- Slow loss of physical or mental health
B1Moredirty
US /ˈdɜ:rti/
UK /ˈdɜ:ti/
- Adjective
- Not clean
- Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
- Transitive Verb
- To make something not clean; soil
A2Moreeyeshadow
US /ˈaɪʃædoʊ/
UK /ˈaɪʃædəʊ/
- Noun
- Colored makeup worn around the eyes
C2Morefee
US /fi/
UK /fi:/
- Noun
- Amount of money paid for a particular service
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreformulation
US /ˌfɔrmjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌfɔ:mjʊ'leɪʃn/
- Noun
- Development of a plan, system, or proposal
B2Morefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMoregel
US /dʒɛl/
UK /dʒel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thick substance, similar to jelly
- Intransitive Verb
- To adhere or stick together like a gel
B2Moregloomy
US /ˈɡlumi/
UK /'ɡlu:mɪ/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
- Feeling distressed or pessimistic.
B1Moreglow
US /ɡlo/
UK /ɡləʊ/
- Noun
- Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- Pleasant feeling, as of happiness or satisfaction
- Intransitive Verb
- To look very healthy and contented
- To emit a steady even light
B1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego in with
US /ɡo ɪn wɪð/
UK /ɡəu in wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehighlight
US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Best or most interesting part of something
- Spot or section lighter than the area around it
- Transitive Verb
- To use chemicals to make some hair a lighter color
- To make people aware of a problem, subject, issue
A2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMorelash
US /læʃ/
UK /læʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- A quick hit with a narrow stick or whip
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something violently or forcefully
- To tie something in place tightly
B2Moreliterally
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.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook past
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
A1Moreluminous
US /ˈlumənəs/
UK /ˈlu:mɪnəs/
- Adjective
- Producing or reflecting a large amount of light
B2Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremascara
US /mæˈskærə/
UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/
- Noun
- Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
C1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremeet up
US /mit ʌp/
UK /mi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange to meet someone.
A1Moremixture
US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something made by combining two or more things
B1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morepalette
US /ˈpælɪt/
UK /ˈpælət/
- Countable Noun
- Flat board for mixing paint
B1Morepicky
US /ˈpɪki/
UK /ˈpɪki/
- Adjective
- Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
B1Morepigment
US /ˈpɪɡmənt/
UK /'pɪɡmənt/
- Noun
- Substance that makes things have a certain color
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.
B2Morepop on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To quickly put on (clothing).
- To switch on a device quickly.
A2Morepotion
US /ˈpoʊʃn/
UK /ˈpəʊʃn/
- Noun
- Drink said to have a magic effect
C1Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moreprimer
US /ˈprɪmɚ/
UK /'praɪmə(r)/
- Noun
- A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
- A book that covers the basics of a subject
B2Moreradiance
US /ˈrediəns/
UK /ˈreɪdiəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Brightness
B2Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Moreshade
US /ʃed/
UK /ʃeɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shelter something from direct light
- To change the truth to deceive or influence
A2Moresheer
US /ʃɪr/
UK /ʃɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly turn or change direction
- Adverb
- Straight up and down; steeply
B1Moresigma
US /'sɪɡmə/
UK /ˈsɪgmə/
- Noun
- 18th letter of the Greek alphabet -
C1Moreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moresuck in
US /sʌk ɪn/
UK /sʌk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
- To deceive or trick someone into doing something.
C2Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretaper
US /ˈtepɚ/
UK /'teɪpə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of e.g. streets) to become gradually narrower
B2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewithout fail
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly; always; surely.
A2Morewithout further ado
US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/
UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/
- Phrase
- Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
A2More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- have to: Must do
- pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
- blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- without fail: Certainly; always; surely.
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- brush by: To pass close to someone or something, lightly touching or nearly touching.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- gloomy: (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
- chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- contour: Shape of the outside edge of a face, a hill, etc.
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- ambient: Of or in the surrounding area or air
- potion: Drink said to have a magic effect
- gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- fee: Amount of money paid for a particular service
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- ado: Rapid active commotion
- charcoal: Burnt wood used for fuel/drawing
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- call: A order or request for action
- dab: Light and quick touch
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
- luminous: Producing or reflecting a large amount of light
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- formulation: Development of a plan, system, or proposal
- dirty: Not clean
- taper: (Of e.g. streets) to become gradually narrower
- primer: A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
- cheekbone: Bone beneath the eye that forms the cheek
- radiance: Brightness
- eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
- sigma: 18th letter of the Greek alphabet -
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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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