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
B1TOEICMoreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebeef
US /bif/
UK /bi:f/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red meat from cows
A2Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morebroth
US /brɔθ, brɑθ/
UK /brɒθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
B2Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMorecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morechili
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /ˈtʃɪli/
- Noun
- Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
B2Morechili sauce
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used as a condiment.
clover
US /ˈklovɚ/
UK /'kləʊvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small plant with three, or four, round leaves
B2Moreconceive
US /kənˈsiv/
UK /kənˈsi:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become pregnant
- To think of, create new (ideas, thought, plans)
B1Morecrush
US /krʌʃ/
UK /krʌʃ/
- Noun
- Strong attraction to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To break something into small pieces by pressing
- To defeat someone or something (in a game)
B1TOEICMorecucumber
US /ˈkjuˌkʌmbɚ/
UK /ˈkju:kʌmbə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
- A long, green-skinned fruit with watery flesh, typically eaten raw in salads or pickled.
- Adjective
- Having the flavor or scent of cucumber.
B2Morecutter
US /ˈkʌtɚ/
UK /'kʌtə(r)/
- Noun
- A special tool used for cutting things
B2Moreeyeball
US /ˈaɪˌbɔl/
UK /ˈaɪbɔ:l/
- Noun
- The round part of the eye
C2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Moreflavour
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /ˈfleɪvə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Moreflour
US /flaʊr/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with flour in cooking
B1Morefreezer
US /ˈfrizɚ/
UK /ˈfri:zə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
B1Morefry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
A2Moregarlic
US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/
UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
B2Moreginger
US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/
UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being reddish-brown in color
- Uncountable Noun
- Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
B2Morego bananas
US /ɡo bəˈnænəz/
UK /ɡəu bəˈnɑ:nəs/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become very excited or angry; to behave in a wild and uncontrolled way.
- To stop working correctly; to malfunction.
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
A1Moremaple
US /ˈmepəl/
UK /ˈmeɪpl/
- Noun
- Any of various trees, some producing syrup
B2Moremaster
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
A2Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Morepoll
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
- Transitive Verb
- To ask a group of people in a vote or election
B1TOEICMorepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morepotato
US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
UK /pəˈteɪtəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
A2Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morerice vinegar
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A mild vinegar made from fermented rice, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
B2Moresalad
US /ˈsæləd/
UK /ˈsæləd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
A2Moresesame
US /ˈsɛsəmi/
UK /ˈsesəmi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
B2Moresesame oil
US /ˈsɛsəmi ɔɪl/
UK /ˈsesəmi ɔil/
- Uncountable Noun
- An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- An oil derived from sesame seeds, also used in cosmetics and skincare.
simmer
US /ˈsɪmɚ/
UK /'sɪmə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook or be cooked so that it is just boiling
B2Moresizzle
US /ˈsɪzəl/
UK /'sɪzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A hissing sound of something burning or frying
- Intransitive Verb
- To become very hot as if being fried
C1Moreskull
US /skʌl/
UK /skʌl/
- Noun
- Structure of bones forming the face and head
B2Moresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Morespiral
US /ˈspaɪrəl/
UK /'spaɪrəl/
- Noun
- A continuous curve round a central point
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in a continuous curve round a point
B2Morestarch
US /stɑ:rtʃ/
UK /stɑ:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in food changed to energy in the body
- Substance used to make clothes stiff when ironing
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothing stiff using a special substance
B2Moresteak
US /stek/
UK /steɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thick slice of meat from animal or large fish
A2Moresticky
US /ˈstɪki/
UK /ˈstɪki/
- Adjective
- Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
B1Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMorestove
US /stov/
UK /stəuv/
- Noun
- Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
B1Morestraw
US /strɔ/
UK /strɔ:/
- Adjective
- Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
- Countable Noun
- Thin tube used for sucking up liquids to drink
B1Moresugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
A2Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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
A1Morevegetable oil
US /ˈvɛdʒtəbəl ɔɪl/
UK /ˈvedʒitəbl ɔil/
- Uncountable Noun
- Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
A2Morevinegar
US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/
UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
B1Morewaffle
US /ˈwɑfəl/
UK /'wɒfl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak incoherently and without a clear message
C1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rice vinegar: A mild vinegar made from fermented rice, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- go bananas: To become very excited or angry; to behave in a wild and uncontrolled way.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- at least: As a minimum
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- chili sauce: A sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used as a condiment.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
- skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
- straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
- conceive: To become pregnant
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- master: To gain control over something
- sizzle: A hissing sound of something burning or frying
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- simmer: To cook or be cooked so that it is just boiling
- waffle: Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
- part: Division of a book
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- cucumber: Long green vegetable that is eaten raw in salads
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- live: To be alive
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- olive: Person's name
- smell: To have a particular odor
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- salad: Uncooked vegetables made into a dish
- potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
- steak: Thick slice of meat from animal or large fish
- beef: Red meat from cows
- clover: Small plant with three, or four, round leaves
- eyeball: The round part of the eye
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
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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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