absorb
US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
UK /əb'sɔ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
B1TOEICMoreadapting
US /ə'dæptɪŋ/
UK /ə'dæptɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
B1Morealarming
US /əˈlɑ:rmɪŋ/
UK /əˈlɑ:mɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Making you feel worried or frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Moreassess
US /əˈsɛs/
UK /əˈses/
- Transitive Verb
- To judge something's value or suitability
A2TOEICMoreat our disposal
US
UK
- Phrase
- Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
B2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Moreclassic
US / ˈklæsɪk/
UK /'klæsɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a simple, basic design or style
- (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
- Noun
- Something popular or famous for a long time
A2Moreconsensus
US /kənˈsɛnsəs/
UK /kənˈsensəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A decision that is shared by most of a group
B1Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Morecrank
US /kræŋk/
UK /kræŋk/
- Noun
- Device for turning
B2Morecrank out
US /kræŋk aʊt/
UK /kræŋk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
A1Moredefeat
US /dɪˈfit/
UK /dɪ'fi:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To beat an enemy, team, disease
- To prevent something from succeeding.
- Noun
- When you lose a fight, game or competition
- The feeling of having been beaten.
B1Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredefinition
US /ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən/
UK /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- The sharpness of an image on a screen
A2TOEICMoredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMoreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
female
US / ˈfiˌmel/
UK /'fi:meɪl/
- Adjective
- Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
- Noun
- A woman or girl.
- A female animal.
A2Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehero
US /ˈhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- Main male character in a book, play or story
A2Moreheroic
US /hɪˈroɪk/
UK /həˈrəʊɪk/
- Adjective
- Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
- Relating to or characteristic of a hero or heroes; grand or imposing in scale or style.
A2Morehiding out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
B1Morehostage
US /ˈhɑstɪdʒ/
UK /'hɒstɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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
A1Moreloyalty
US /ˈlɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
B2TOEICMoremagic
US /ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /'mædʒɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- Performance of tricks for entertainment
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving tricks for entertainment
- Being able to produce good results or success
A2Moremanhood
US /ˈmænˌhʊd/
UK /ˈmænhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a man
B1Morenudge
US /nʌdʒ/
UK /nʌdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To touch or push something gently
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon demand
US /ɑn dɪˈmænd/
UK /ɔn diˈmɑ:nd/
- Adverb
- Whenever requested or needed.
- Adjective
- Available whenever the customer wants it.
B1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreoverthrow
US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something past a certain point or person
- To forcefully remove a government from power
- Noun
- Act of throwing past a certain point or person
- Forceful removal of a government from power
B2Morepassively
US /'pæsɪvlɪ/
UK /'pæsɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- So as to quietly accept what happens
B1Morepatriarchy
US /ˈpeɪtriɑ:rki/
UK /ˈpeɪtriɑ:ki/
- Noun
- Social system where males are rulers
B2Morepeek
US /pik/
UK /pi:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at something quickly (often secretly)
- Noun
- A quick look at something (often secretly)
B2Morepeek through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look quickly or secretly through a small opening or gap.
perseverance
US /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
UK /ˌpɜ:sɪˈvɪərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- The quality of being persistent in pursuing a goal or task.
C2Morephenomenal job
US
UK
- Phrase
- An exceptionally good or outstanding piece of work.
plummet
US /ˈplʌmɪt/
UK /ˈplʌmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall quickly, as from the sky
- To decrease rapidly in value or amount.
- Countable Noun
- A plumb bob.
- A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.
C1TOEICMorepornography
US /pɔ:rˈnɑ:grəfi/
UK /pɔ:ˈnɒgrəfi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
C1Moreprincess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Moreprophecy
US /ˈprɑfɪsi/
UK /'prɒfəsɪ/
- Noun
- Statement that something will happen in the future
B2Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorequest
US /kwɛst/
UK /kwest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long and challenging journey to find something
- Transitive Verb
- To ask (someone) questions.
- To search or seek for something.
B2Morequeue
US /kju/
UK /kju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line of people or cars waiting for something
- A list of data items, jobs, etc., stored so as to be retrievable in a definite order, usually the order of insertion.
- Intransitive Verb
- To wait in a line.
B1Morereal bad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- Adjective
- Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
A2Morereward
US /rɪˈwɔrd/
UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give something because of someone's good work
- To give someone money for helping the police
- Noun
- Money given for information about criminals
- Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Morescreening
US /ˈskrinɪŋ/
UK /ˈskri:nɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
A2Moreseek out
US /sik aʊt/
UK /si:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
B2Moresexually
US /ˈsɛkʃʊəlɪ/
UK /'sekʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way or manner that involves sex
A2Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoresoak
US /sok/
UK /səʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something completely wet
- To place something in liquid for a period of time
- Noun
- Placement in liquid for a period of time
B1Moresparkly
US /ˈspɑrkli/
UK /'spɑ:klɪ/
- Adjective
- Having lots of small reflections of light
B1Morestatistic
US /stəˈtɪstɪk/
UK /stəˈtɪstɪk/
- Noun
- Number that represents a piece of information
B1Moresupervision
US /ˌsjupɚˈvɪʒən/
UK /ˌsju:pə'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of watching, directing a task
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrend
US /trɛnd/
UK /trend/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Current style or fashion
- General direction that is taken
- Intransitive Verb
- To be current and popular
- To move up or down
A2Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
up in the air
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- Idiom
- In an uncertain state; unresolved.
vibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
C1Morevillain
US /ˈvɪlən/
UK /'vɪlən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Character in a story who is mean or evil
- Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
B2Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
A2TOEICMorewink
US /wɪŋk/
UK /wɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
B1Morewizard
US /ˈwɪzəd/
UK /'wɪzəd/
- Countable Noun
- Man with magical powers
- Adjective
- Exceptionally good
B2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- phenomenal job: An exceptionally good or outstanding piece of work.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- crank out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- hiding out: The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- peek through: To look quickly or secretly through a small opening or gap.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- movie: Motion picture; film
- daughter: A female child of someone
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- job: Something that must be done
- test: To be given a medical examination
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- picking: To take fruit or vegetables from a plant or tree
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- screening: To hide or block something from being seen
- alarming: Making you feel worried or frightened
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- trend: Current style or fashion
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- soak: To make something completely wet
- statistic: Number that represents a piece of information
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- adapting: To change something for a different function
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- assess: To judge something's value or suitability
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- supervision: Act or process of watching, directing a task
- heroic: Courageous, determined, and worthy of admiration
- wizard: Man with magical powers
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
- wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
- perseverance: Act of continuing to try despite difficulties
- hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- patriarchy: Social system where males are rulers
- manhood: State of being a man
- sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- nudge: To touch or push something gently
- prophecy: Statement that something will happen in the future
- plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
- passively: So as to quietly accept what happens
- peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
- overthrow: To throw something past a certain point or person
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- crank: Device for turning
- pornography: Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
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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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【TED-Ed】The Hidden Meanings in Kids' Movies: Colin Stokes at TEDxBeaconStreet!
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/03/02Ever wonder if your favorite kids' movies pass the Bechdel Test? This fun talk dives into gender representation in films like The Wizard of Oz and Pixar classics, offering a unique dad's perspective on raising boys. You'll pick up some great vocabulary while exploring the cultural depth of children's entertainment!
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