abstract
US /ˈæbˌstrækt/
UK /'æbstrækt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage of text from an article or book
- Something that doesn't exist physically
- Adjective
- Concerning something that doesn't exist physically
- Relating to abstract art.
B1Moreartist
US /ˈɑrtɪst/
UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebathtub
US /bæθtʌb/
UK /ˈbɑ:θtʌb/
- Countable Noun
- Thing you take a bath in
C2Morecraze
US /krez/
UK /kreɪz/
- Noun
- Popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.
B2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefad
US /fæd/
UK /fæd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something popular for a short time
C1TOEICMorefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMoremonkey
US /ˈmʌŋki/
UK /ˈmʌŋki/
- Noun
- An animal related to humans, which lives in trees
A2Moreocean
US /ˈoʃən/
UK /'əʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Large body of salt water; a large sea
A2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMorereveals
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2Morerubber
US /ˈrʌbɚ/
UK /'rʌbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to make tires, etc.
B1TOEICMoresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- big: Popular
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- part: Division of a book
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- leave: To go away from; depart
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- monkey: An animal related to humans, which lives in trees
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- point: An item to be discussed
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- reveals: To show something that was hidden before
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- bathtub: Thing you take a bath in
- fad: Something popular for a short time
- craze: Popular or widespread fad, fashion, etc.
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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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Go Tutor posted on 2014/01/14Ever wondered why a giant yellow rubber duck took the world by storm? This video dives into the playful nostalgia and cultural phenomenon behind Florentijn Hofman's massive art installation, giving you a fun look at public art and a chance to pick up some great conversational phrases!
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