abortion
US /əˈbɔ:rʃn/
UK /əˈbɔ:ʃn/
- Noun
- A medical operation to stop having a baby
B1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morealien
US /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/
UK /'eɪlɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Foreigner; a person not from this place
- Person or creature from a planet other than Earth
- Adjective
- Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
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.
A2Moreannal
US /'ænəl/
UK /'ænl/
- Noun
- Whole history of something
C1Moreanthem
US /ˈænθəm/
UK /ˈænθəm/
- Countable Noun
- Special song that represents a nation or group
B2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreattempt
US /əˈtɛmpt/
UK /ə'tempt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to do something challenging or difficult
- Noun
- Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
A2TOEICMoreawait
US /əˈwet/
UK /əˈweɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep ready for future needs
- To be ready to happen, or about to happen
B1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecensor
US /'sensər/
UK /'sensə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- Noun
- An official who examines material and suppresses unacceptable parts.
B2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecontent
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
A2Morecontroversy
US /ˈkɑntrəˌvɚsi/
UK /'kɒntrəvɜ:sɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong public disagreement about something
B1Morecop
US /kɑp/
UK /kɒp/
- Noun
- Slang for police officer
B2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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.
A1Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredire
US /daɪr/
UK /ˈdaɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of consequences) very serious
B2Morefall back on
US /fɔl bæk ɑn/
UK /fɔ:l bæk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make use of, when you have no other options
A1Morefeel out
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
- To test or examine something in order to learn about it.
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find out about somebody's opinions, ideas, etc. by talking to them in an indirect way
A1Morefertile
US /ˈfɚtl/
UK /'fɜ:taɪl/
- Adjective
- (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- Capable of producing children or young
B1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Moregenesis
US /ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
UK /'dʒenəsɪs/
- Noun
- Beginning of something important
B2TOEICMoreglorify
US /ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈɡlor-/
UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To praise for achievements (not always rightly)
C1Moregrief
US /ɡrif/
UK /ɡri:f/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- Things that are troublesome or annoying
B1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Moreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Morein hot water
US
UK
- Idiom
- In trouble; in a difficult situation.
- Experiencing disapproval or facing punishment for one's actions.
A1Morein line with
US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/
UK /in lain wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; conforming to.
- In the same direction or alignment as.
- Preposition
- In agreement or conformity with.
A2Morein the making
US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/
UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- Idiom
- Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
A1Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreintentional
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃənl/
- Adjective
- Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
B1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreknowingly
US /ˈnoʊɪŋli/
UK /ˈnəʊɪŋli/
- Adverb
- As if one knows; deliberately
B1Morelyrical
US /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
UK /ˈlɪrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
B2Moremake ends meet
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To manage to live on the money you have.
- Phrase
- To earn just enough money to be able to pay for the things you need
A1Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoffend
US /əˈfɛnd/
UK /ə'fend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break a rule or do something wrong
- To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
B1Moreon tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
A2Moreopinion
US /əˈpɪnjən/
UK /əˈpɪnjən/
- Noun
- Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- A person's thoughts on a topic
A2TOEICMoreout of character
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
- Not in keeping with the role or persona being portrayed.
- Phrase
- In a way that is not consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
A1Moreoutside 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.
A1Moreperspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
B1TOEICMorephobia
US /ˈfoʊbiə/
UK /ˈfəʊbiə/
- Noun
- Extreme fear
C1Moreprofanity
US /proˈfænɪti, prə-/
UK /prə'fænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language considered to be foul and offensive
C1Moreprotagonist
US /proˈtæɡənɪst/
UK /prəˈtægənɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Main character in a story
- A leading figure in a real event or cause.
B2Morepunk
US /pʌŋk/
UK /pʌŋk/
- Noun
- Violent or criminal young man
B2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerelegate
US /ˈrɛlɪˌɡet/
UK /ˈrelɪgeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place in a less important place or position
- To put a team in a lower league when they lose
C1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresatirical
US /səˈtɪrɪkəl/
UK /səˈtɪrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Exposing human folly to ridicule
B2Moreslayer
US /'sleɪə/
UK /'sleɪə/
- Countable Noun
- A killer or murderer
B2Moresmash hit
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- Adjective
- Extremely successful; very popular.
A2Moresocietal
US /səˈsaɪɪtl/
UK /səˈsaɪətl/
- Adjective
- Concerning society or a society
B1Moresongwriter
US /'sɔ:ŋraɪtər/
UK /'sɒŋraɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Composer of words or music for popular songs
B2Moresubmission
US /səbˈmɪʃən/
UK /səbˈmɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moretrack
US /træk/
UK /træk/
- Transitive Verb
- To use marks to follow a wild animal
- To move a certain way/follow a particular course
- Noun
- A circular course for running
- Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
A2TOEICMoretune
US /tun, tjun/
UK /tju:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
A2Moreunfold
US /ʌnˈfold/
UK /ʌn'fəʊld/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- To open something that was folded
- Intransitive Verb
- To happen, be told or be revealed
B1Moreverse
US /vɚs/
UK /vɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- A section of writing, e.g. from the Bible
B1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewith regards to
US
UK
- Phrase
- Concerning; relating to; about.
A1Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- at least: As a minimum
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- with regards to: Concerning; relating to; about.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- smash hit: A very successful song, film, play, etc.
- out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
- feel out: To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- deal with
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- grief: Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- controversy: Strong public disagreement about something
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- fertile: (Of imagination, etc.) working strongly; productive
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- dire: (E.g. of consequences) very serious
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
- protagonist: Main character in a story
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- censor: To remove inappropriate material from books, films
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- submission: Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
- phobia: Extreme fear
- glorify: To praise for achievements (not always rightly)
- societal: Concerning society or a society
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- cop: Slang for police officer
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
- verse: Writing with words that rhyme or are rhythmic
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- piss: To be angry
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- profanity: Language considered to be foul and offensive
- close: Almost; near
- inch: 1/12th of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
- satirical: Exposing human folly to ridicule
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- genesis: Beginning of something important
- relegate: To place in a less important place or position
- await: To keep ready for future needs
- lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
- slayer: A killer or murderer
- knowingly: As if one knows; deliberately
- annal: Whole history of something
- songwriter: Composer of words or music for popular songs
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/05/23Ever wondered which rock anthems caused the biggest uproar? This video dives into 10 songs that pushed boundaries and sparked major controversy, giving you a fascinating look at music censorship and cultural reactions. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring the stories behind these provocative tracks!
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