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.
B1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreapproval
US /əˈpruvəl/
UK /əˈpru:vl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- Positive opinion of something or someone
A2TOEICMorebeat
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
A2Moreblack and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
A1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecolor palette
US
UK
- Noun
- A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- A selection of colors available in a software application for design purposes.
A1Morecorpse
US /kɔrps/
UK /kɔ:ps/
- Countable Noun
- A dead body
B2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Morecreature
US /ˈkritʃɚ/
UK /ˈkri:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal of any type
- An animal, as distinct from a human being.
A2Morecrimson
US /ˈkrɪmzən/
UK /'krɪmzn/
- Noun
- Deep purplish-red color
B2Morecustom made
US
UK
- Adjective
- Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
B1Moredictate
US /ˈdɪkˌtet/
UK /dɪk'teɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak while someone writes down your words
- To make a thing necessary
B1TOEICMoredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoreenlist
US /ɛnˈlɪst/
UK /ɪnˈlɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain support from someone
- To become a member of a military group or service
B2TOEICMorefeat
US /fit/
UK /fi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Impressive act showing courage or skill
- A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
- Noun
- An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
garment
US /ˈɡɑrmənt/
UK /'ɡɑ:mənt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing
- The business of making and selling clothes.
B2TOEICMoreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Moregot 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
A1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreillustration
US /ˌɪləˈstreʃən/
UK /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Picture that helps explain something
- Making an analogy to explain something
B1TOEICMorein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterpret
US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express so that others understand it
- To translate what is said into another language
A2TOEICMorelatex
US /ˈleˌtɛks/
UK /ˈleɪteks/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rubber-like substance, used e.g. for gloves
C1Morelone
US /lon/
UK /ləʊn/
- Adjective
- Being alone or the only one; single
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremerge
US /mɜ:rdʒ/
UK /mɜ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause two or more things to combine into one
- Noun
- Causing two or more things to combine into one
B1TOEICMoremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Moremy personal favorite
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Morenew level
US
UK
- Noun
- A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- A different or more advanced degree of expertise or understanding.
A1Morenicotine
US /ˈnɪkəˌtin/
UK /ˈnɪkəti:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Addictive substance in tobacco
C1Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreone of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
- other
- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
B2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
painted over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cover something with paint.
A1Morepale
US /pel/
UK /peɪl/
- Adjective
- Light in color; unhealthy looking
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the effect of
A2Morepalette
US /ˈpælɪt/
UK /ˈpælət/
- Countable Noun
- Flat board for mixing paint
B1Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moreranger
US /ˈrendʒɚ/
UK /ˈreɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Official who manages and protects a park or forest
B2Morerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMorerot
US /rɑ:t/
UK /rɒt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- Uncountable Noun
- The process or state of decaying or rotting.
- Foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
B2Morescarecrow
US /ˈskɛrˌkro/
UK /'skeəkrəʊ/
- Noun
- Figure in the shape of a human to frighten birds
C2Morescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMorescrutiny
US /ˈskrutni/
UK /'skru:tənɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
C1Moresculpt
US /skʌlpt/
UK /skʌlpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To carve a material to make an artistic shape
B1Moreseamless
US /ˈsimlɪs/
UK /ˈsi:mləs/
- Adverb
- Flowing; uninterrupted
- Adjective
- Not having a joint, e.g. of sewing
B1Moreskeletal
US /ˈskɛlɪtl/
UK /ˈskelətl/
- Adjective
- Of the bones of the body
- So thin that you see bones through the skin
C1Moresketchy
US /ˈskɛtʃi/
UK /ˈsketʃi/
- Adjective
- Lacking detail or being incomplete
- Seeming bad, risky or dangerous
C2TOEICMoresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorespectral
US /ˈspɛktrəl/
UK /ˈspektrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or like a ghost
B2TOEICMorespot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
B1Morestain
US /sten/
UK /steɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- Liquid used to change the color of something
- Transitive Verb
- To soil or leave a mark on something
- To change the color of using a special substance
B1Moretone
US /toʊn/
UK /təʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
A2Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorevoid
US /vɔɪd/
UK /vɔɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Empty feeling because nothing interests you
- Noun
- Empty space; empty place
B2Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2Morework around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- painted over: To cover something with paint.
- black and white
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- dictate: To speak while someone writes down your words
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- require: To demand that someone does something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- pale: Light in color; unhealthy looking
- garment: Piece of clothing
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
- creature: Animal of any type
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- corpse: A dead body
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- seamless: Flowing; uninterrupted
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
- illustration: Picture that helps explain something
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- live: To be alive
- nicotine: Addictive substance in tobacco
- sculpt: To carve a material to make an artistic shape
- merge: To cause two or more things to combine into one
- skeletal: Of the bones of the body
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- ranger: Official who manages and protects a park or forest
- crimson: Deep purplish-red color
- lone: Being alone or the only one; single
- scarecrow: Figure in the shape of a human to frighten birds
- latex: Rubber-like substance, used e.g. for gloves
- spectral: Of or like a ghost
- mama: A mother
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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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How The 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark' Monsters Were Created | Movies Insider
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Mackenzie posted on 2019/08/21Ever wondered how those creepy monsters from 'Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark' actually came to life? This video dives deep into the incredible practical effects and creature design, showing you the sculpting, molding, and suit performance that made them so terrifyingly real! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to filmmaking and creature creation along the way.
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