achievement
US /əˈtʃivmənt/
UK /əˈtʃi:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something good that you have successfully done
- Success in school or studies.
A2TOEICMorearena
US /əˈrinə/
UK /ə'ri:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
B1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreassociation
US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/
UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/
- Noun
- Organization of people with the same interest
B1TOEICMoreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclimb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
A1Morecollapse
US /kəˈlæps/
UK /kə'læps/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
- Noun
- The sudden failure of a structure or system.
- The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
B1Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredivision
US /dɪˈvɪʒən/
UK /dɪ'vɪʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How many times a number is contained in another
- One part of an organization
B1TOEICMoredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor the best
US
UK
- Phrase
- Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- Hoping for a positive outcome.
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregoat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
B2Moregreener
US /'grɪnə/
UK /'gri:nə/
- Adjective
- Environmentally friendly
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehit the jackpot
US /hɪt ði ˈdʒækˌpɑt/
UK /hit ðə ˈdʒækpɔt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To win a large prize or achieve a significant success.
A2Morehymn
US /hɪm/
UK /hɪm/
- Countable Noun
- Religious song that praises God
- Intransitive Verb
- To sing a hymn.
B2Morein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremajor
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
A2TOEICMorematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMorematch made in heaven
US /mætʃ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvɚ/
UK /mætʃ meɪd ɪn ˈhevən/
- other
- A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
B2Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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.
B1Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepersonal data
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
B2Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreprotein
US /ˈprəʊˌtiːn/
UK /ˈprəʊti:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of molecules made from amino acids
B1Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMorereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMorereligion
US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
- Countable Noun
- Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
- A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
A2Morerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMorerestrict
US /rɪˈstrɪkt/
UK /rɪ'strɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent a person from doing something
- To keep someone or something within certain physical boundaries.
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
A1Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMorespam
US /spæm/
UK /spæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To send (someone) unwanted email
- Uncountable Noun
- Unwanted email, often commercial in nature
B2Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMorestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoresubscription
US /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /səbˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
B1TOEICMoresumo
US /ˈsu:moʊ/
UK /ˈsu:məʊ/
- Noun
- Japanese form of wrestling
C2Moretaro
US /'tɑ:roʊ/
UK /'tɑ:rəʊ/
- Noun
- Tropical herb grown for its edible root
C2Moretend
US /tɛnd/
UK /tend/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move or act in a certain manner
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto the gods
US /tu ðə ɡɑdz/
UK /tu ðə ɡɒdz/
- other
- Completely destroyed or ruined.
C2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreunderdog
US /ˈʌndɚˌdɔɡ, -ˌdɑɡ/
UK /'ʌndədɒɡ/
- Countable Noun
- One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
C1Morevery top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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.
A1Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2Morewrestler
US / ˈrɛslɚ/
UK /ˈreslə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
B2More
Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- to the gods: Completely destroyed or ruined.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- lead to: To result in some action
- personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- hit the jackpot: To win a large prize or achieve a significant success.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- check out
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- strength: Condition of being strong
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- account: An advantage
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- achievement: Something good that you have successfully done
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- century: Period of 100 years
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- division: How many times a number is contained in another
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- restrict: To prevent a person from doing something
- spam: To send (someone) unwanted email
- taro: Tropical herb grown for its edible root
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- underdog: One who is not expected to win in a fight/race
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
- rank: To rate or class things
- weight: How heavy something is
- datum: Item of factual information
- wrestler: Fighter holding parts of their opponents body
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- hymn: Religious song that praises God
- greener: Environmentally friendly
- sumo: Japanese form of wrestling
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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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The country no one expected to dominate sumo
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/05/27Ever wondered how Mongolia became a sumo powerhouse? This video dives deep into the surprising rise of Mongolian wrestlers in Japan's ancient sport, exploring everything from intense sumo training to the cultural clashes involved. You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary about sumo culture and learn about this unique aspect of Japanese history!
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