accountable
US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/
- Adjective
- Be responsible to someone or for some activity
B1Moreagency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreallude
US /əˈlud/
UK /əˈlu:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- To refer to without mentioning it directly
C1Morealong 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.
A2Moreanymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMorecavalry
US /ˈkævəlri/
UK /ˈkævlri/
- Noun (plural)
- Soldiers trained to fight on horseback
B2Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Moreclient
US /ˈklaɪənt/
UK /'klaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person paying for professional services
A2Morecollusion
US /kəˈluʒən/
UK /kəˈlu:ʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Secret agreement to do something wrong or illegal
C1TOEICMorecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconspiracy
US /kənˈspɪrəsi/
UK /kən'spɪrəsɪ/
- Noun
- Plan made in secret to do something illegal
B2Morecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morecuff
US /kʌf/
UK /kʌf/
- Noun
- Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
B2Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMoredemocrat
US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/
UK /'deməkræt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advocate of democratic principles
B2Moredominion
US /dəˈmɪnjən/
UK /də'mɪnɪən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Control over a place (or a person); sovereignty
B2Moredrone
US /dron/
UK /drəʊn/
- Countable Noun
- A remote controlled flying device
- Male bee
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
- To make a continuous low humming sound.
B2TOEICMoreemotional
US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/
UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
- Adjective
- Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- Relating to or characterized by emotion
A2Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Moreexploitation
US /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
- Making full use of the qualities of something
B1TOEICMorefantasy
US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/
UK /'fæntəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something imagined and very different from reality
- Work of literature set in an unreal world
B1Morefinish up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete or bring something to an end.
freedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Moregear up
US /ɡɪr ʌp/
UK /ɡiə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prepare for an activity or event.
- To equip oneself with necessary gear or equipment.
A1Moreglove
US /ɡlʌv/
UK /glʌv/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
B1TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehillbilly
US /ˈhɪlˌbɪli/
UK /'hɪlbɪlɪ/
- Noun
- Disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
C2Morehoax
US /hoʊks/
UK /həʊks/
- Noun
- Act intended to deceive or trick
- Transitive Verb
- To deceive someone, using a trick of some kind
C1TOEICMorein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moremistrust
US /mɪsˈtrʌst/
UK /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel that you cannot trust someone or something
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you cannot trust someone or something
C1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moremuslim
US /ˈmʌzləm, ˈmʊz-, ˈmʌs-, ˈmʊs-/
UK /ˈmʊzlɪm/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to Islam
C2Moremysteriously
US /mɪsˈtɪrɪəslɪ/
UK /mɪ'stɪərɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a confusing or difficult to understand way
- In a secretive or enigmatic manner.
B1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoff the cuff
US /ɔf ði kʌf/
UK /ɔf ðə kʌf/
- Adverb
- Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
oop
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they make a mistake
C2Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
patriot
US /ˈpetriət, -ˌɑt/
UK /'peɪtrɪət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who loves and defends their own country
B2Morepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Morepowerful
US /ˈpaʊəfəl/
UK /ˈpauəful/
- Adjective
- Having control or influence over
- Having a lot of physical force, energy, strength
A2TOEICMoreprecedent
US /ˈprɛsɪdənt/
UK /ˈpresɪdənt/
- Countable Noun
- A similar action happening before now
B1Moreprecision
US /prɪˈsɪʒən/
UK /prɪˈsɪʒn/
- Adjective
- Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being very accurate and exact
- The degree to which something is accurately or exactly done.
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreproof
US /pruf/
UK /pru:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of showing that something exists or is true
- Special coating that protects something
- Transitive Verb
- To read a written work to check for mistakes
- To protect by painting on a special coating
A2TOEICMorerather 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.
A2TOEICMorerhetorical
US /rɪˈtɔrɪkəl/
UK /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of public speaking or writing techniques
B2Morespread
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
A2TOEICMorestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMorethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moretyrant
US /ˈtaɪrənt/
UK /ˈtaɪrənt/
- Countable Noun
- Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
B2Morevote
US /vot/
UK /vəʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- Noun
- Act of deciding who to choose in an election
A2Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- going on: To continue doing something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- work out
- off the cuff: Without preparation or advance thought; extemporaneously.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- client: Person paying for professional services
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- exploitation: Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
- precedent: A similar action happening before now
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
- truth: Real facts about something
- burn: To destroy with fire
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- rhetorical: Of public speaking or writing techniques
- mysteriously: In a confusing or difficult to understand way
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- hoax: Act intended to deceive or trick
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- anymore: No longer; no more
- cavalry: Soldiers trained to fight on horseback
- democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
- patriot: Person who loves and defends their own country
- glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- cuff: Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
- allude: To refer to without mentioning it directly
- mistrust: To feel that you cannot trust someone or something
- dominion: Control over a place (or a person); sovereignty
- collusion: Secret agreement to do something wrong or illegal
- hillbilly: Disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
- oop: Sound people make when they make a mistake
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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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Why Politicians Love Conspiracy Theories
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ballades0228 posted on 2025/08/06Ever wonder why politicians seem to love diving into conspiracy theories? This video breaks down the fascinating connection between disinformation, figures like Jeffrey Epstein, and political commentary, giving you a deeper cultural understanding. You'll also pick up some advanced vocabulary and critical analysis skills along the way!
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