administration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreamendment
US /əˈmɛndmənt/
UK /əˈmendmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change, addition, or improvement to something
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
better known as
US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/
UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/
- Phrase
- More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
A1Morebiological
US /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being related to life and living things
- A substance, such as a detergent, that contains enzymes.
B1Morebleach
US /blitʃ/
UK /bli:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical that disinfects and whitens
- Transitive Verb
- To use a chemical that disinfects and whitens
- To make (e.g. hair) lighter in color; lighten
B2Morebreak with
US /brek wɪð/
UK /breik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship or association.
- To publicly disagree with or separate from a group or organization.
A2Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecensorship
US /ˈsensərʃɪp/
UK /ˈsensəʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Removing inappropriate material from books, films
B2Morecombat
US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/
UK /'kɒmbæt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone or something physically
B1Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Moreconcern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMoreconcerted effort
US /kənˈsɚtɪd ˈɛfət/
UK /kənˈsə:tid ˈefət/
- Noun
- An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
B1Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredisrupt
US /dɪsˈrʌpt/
UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
B2TOEICMoredisruptive
US /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
UK /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
B2Moredocument
US /ˈdɑkjəmənt/
UK /'dɒkjʊmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official (printed) record that gives information
- Transitive Verb
- To support an opinion with recorded evidence
A2TOEICMoreduck out
US /dʌk aʊt/
UK /dʌk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place or situation quickly and often without being noticed.
A2Moreease with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
A1Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreeffort
US /ˈɛfət/
UK /ˈefət/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of work used trying to do something
- A conscious exertion of power; a try.
A2TOEICMoreenforce
US /ɪnˈfɔ:rs/
UK /ɪnˈfɔ:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To force something to be done or accepted
- To make (a rule) active or effective
A2Moreepidemic
US /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/
UK /ˌepɪ'demɪk/
- Adjective
- Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that spreads suddenly and widely
B2Moreescort
US /ˈeskɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeskɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person going with you for protection/help/company
- Transitive Verb
- To go along with to provide protection, help
B2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefence in
US /fɛns ɪn/
UK /fens ɪn/
- other
- To enclose an area with a fence to restrict access or movement.
B2Morefertile
US /ˈfɚtl/
UK /'fɜ:taɪl/
- Adjective
- (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- Capable of producing children or young
B1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregroan
US /groʊn/
UK /grəʊn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- Noun
- Deep sound from the throat from despair, pain etc.
B1Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Moreimpose
US /ɪmˈpoʊz/
UK /ɪmˈpəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone to do or endure something
A2TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein droves
US
UK
- Phrase
- In large numbers; in a large group.
in 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 particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
major
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremalaria
US /məˈlɛriə/
UK /məˈleəriə/
- Noun
- Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
B2Moremanipulate
US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
B1Morematurity
US /məˈtʃʊrəti/
UK /məˈtʃʊərəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
- State of being fully grown or developed
A2Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremisinformation
US /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/
UK /ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Information that is incorrect
B1Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon the scene
US /ɑn ði sin/
UK /ɔn ðə si:n/
- Phrase
- Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
B1Moreoutbreak
US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/
UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
- A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
B2Morepatriotism
US /ˈpetriəˌtɪzəm/
UK /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Love of your country and willingness to defend it
C2Morepenicillin
US /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/
UK /ˌpenɪ'sɪlɪn/
- Noun
- Medicine that treats infection by killing bacteria
C1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprioritize
US /praɪˈɔ:rətaɪz/
UK /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To rank things in importance
B1TOEICMoreprop
US /prɑp/
UK /prɒp/
- Countable Noun
- Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- Transitive Verb
- To support an object so it doesn't fall down
B2Moreprovoke
US /prəˈvoʊk/
UK /prəˈvəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
B2TOEICMoreraid
US /red/
UK /reɪd/
- Noun
- Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- A sudden aggressive incursion.
- Transitive Verb
- (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
- To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm
B1Morereliable
US /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
UK /rɪˈlaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Being likely to be true; believable
- Deserving of your trust; dependable
A2TOEICMorereputable
US /ˈrɛpjətəbəl/
UK /ˈrepjətəbl/
- Adjective
- Known and respected for being reliable or honest
C1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMoresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMorespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresuffer
US / ˈsʌfɚ/
UK /'sʌfə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience pain, illness, or injury
- To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
A2Moresuspend
US /səˈspɛnd/
UK /sə'spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To hang something or someone from something
- To stop something for a period of time; interrupt
B2TOEICMoretake down
US /tek daʊn/
UK /teik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To capture physically
- To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
A1Moretenure
US /ˈtɛnjɚ, -ˌjʊr/
UK /ˈtenjə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Land or buildings one owns
- Permanent right to (e.g. university teaching) job
B2TOEICMoreupdate on
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To provide the latest information about something.
B1Moreurge
US /ɚdʒ/
UK /ɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A strong desire for something
- Strong pressure on someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To drive something forward
- To ask or encourage someone to do something
A2Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morevirus
US /ˈvaɪrəs/
UK /'vaɪrəs/
- Noun
- File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- Living organism that causes disease or sickness
B1Morewith regards to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Concerning; relating to; about.
A1More
Vocabulary
- deal with
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- fence in: To enclose an area with a fence to restrict access or movement.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for instance: As an example.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
- ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- take down: To capture physically
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- break with: To end a relationship or association.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- such as: For example; like
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- duck out: To leave a place or situation quickly and often without being noticed.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- urge: A strong desire for something
- epidemic: Disease that spreads quickly affecting many
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
- military: Army or armed forces
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- fertile: (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- reliable: Being likely to be true; believable
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
- document: Official (printed) record that gives information
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- maturity: Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- malaria: Disease caused by being bitten by a mosquito
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- bleach: Chemical that disinfects and whitens
- disruptive: Causing trouble; disturbing a class, etc.
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
- enforce: To force something to be done or accepted
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- mount: To attach something to something else
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- reputable: Known and respected for being reliable or honest
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- tenure: Land or buildings one owns
- groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- misinformation: Information that is incorrect
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- patriotism: Love of your country and willingness to defend it
- penicillin: Medicine that treats infection by killing bacteria
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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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Fighting Misinformation | March 20, 2020
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林宜悉 posted on 2020/04/06Ever feel overwhelmed by online news? This CNN 10 segment dives into the COVID-19 'infodemic' and how misinformation spreads like wildfire, especially on social media. You'll pick up crucial vocabulary for understanding fake cures and shortages, plus gain insights into how we talk about crises!
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