admission
US /ædˈmɪʃən/
UK /ədˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of allowing someone to enter
- Taking responsibility for an error or mistake
B1TOEICMoreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMorealong 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.
A2Moreapp
US /æp/
UK /æp/
- Countable Noun
- Small applications for smartphones
A2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat first glance
US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/
UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Upon initial observation or assessment.
A1Morebelow ground
US /bɪˈlo ɡraʊnd/
UK /biˈləu ɡraund/
- Adverb
- Underneath the surface of the earth.
- Adjective
- Situated or occurring beneath the earth's surface; subterranean.
B1Morebelt out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To sing a song or play an instrument loudly.
A2Morebridge
US /brɪdʒ/
UK /brɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- Transitive Verb
- To make a link between; bring together
A2Morecanyon
US /ˈkænjən/
UK /'kænjən/
- Countable Noun
- Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
- A street with very tall buildings on both sides.
B2Morecentral
US /ˈsɛntrəl/
UK /'sentrəl/
- Adjective
- Being in the middle
- Most significant or important
- Noun
- The central part of a country or region.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecross over
US /krɔs ˈovɚ/
UK /krɔs ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go from one side of something to the other.
- To become popular with a different type of audience.
A2Moredim
US /dɪm/
UK /dɪm/
- Adjective
- Not bright; not being clear
- Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the brightness of a light
B1Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredowntown
US /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
- Adjective
- Located in the business part of a town
- (informal) Fashionable, trendy, or cool.
- Noun
- The main business or commercial area of a city.
B2TOEICMoreduck
US /dʌk/
UK /dʌk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid doing something that is difficult
- To lower your head to avoid hitting something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common type of water bird
B1Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefresh up
US /frɛʃ ʌp/
UK /freʃ ʌp/
- other
- To clean oneself or become more tidy and refreshed.
B2Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Morein effect
US /ɪn ɪˈfɛkt/
UK /in iˈfekt/
- Phrase
- In reality; in practice; virtually
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morejapanese style
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
- Noun
- A style that is characteristic of Japan, often referring to design, art, or fashion.
know about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
license
US /ˈlaɪsəns/
UK /ˈlaɪsns/
- Transitive Verb
- To give official permission to do something
- Uncountable Noun
- Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremall
US /mɔl, mæl/
UK /mɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large public area often covered with grass
- Large shopping center with many individual stores
B2TOEICMoremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moremix it up
US /mɪks ɪt ʌp/
UK /miks it ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To vary or do things differently; to introduce variety.
- To engage in a fight or physical confrontation.
A1Moreneat
US /nit/
UK /ni:t/
- Adjective
- That you approve of; cool
- (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morenoodle
US /ˈnudl/
UK /ˈnu:dl/
- Countable Noun
- String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
- (Informal) A person's head or brain; used to suggest thinking or intelligence.
- Intransitive Verb
- (chiefly US, Southern) To fish with one's bare hands, especially for catfish, by feeling in holes or under rocks.
- (informal) To improvise or play music in a casual, unstructured way.
B1Moreof 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.
A1Moreoff the beaten path
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a place where few people go; not well known.
- Adverb
- Away from the popular routes or places.
A2Moreon 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.
A1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMorepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Moreprincess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Morepunch in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
B2Morequeen
US /kwin/
UK /kwi:n/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Playing card, with the image of a queen on it
- Piece in chess has the most freedom of movement
A2Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresoba
US
UK
- Noun
- A type of Japanese noodles
C2Moresouvenir shop
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A shop that sells souvenirs.
A1Morespicy
US /ˈspaɪsi/
UK /ˈspaɪsi/
- Adjective
- Hot and strongly flavored in taste
B1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
steam
US /stim/
UK /sti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- Source of stamina, strength or energy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
- To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
A2Moresum
US /sʌm/
UK /sʌm/
- Noun
- Amount when all is added together; total
- Transitive Verb
- To add two or more numbers together; total
A2TOEICMoresuspension
US /səˈspɛnʃən/
UK /səˈspenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
- Act of temporarily interrupting an activity
B2Moretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretap in
US /tæp ɪn/
UK /tæp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- To connect to something, such as a meeting or system, remotely.
B1Moretap out
US /tæp aʊt/
UK /tæp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit in a grappling sport by tapping the opponent or the mat.
- To be completely exhausted or depleted of resources.
B1Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewaterfall
US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/
UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Steep descent of the water of a river
C2More
Vocabulary
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- check out
- have to: Must do
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- tap out: To submit in a grappling sport by tapping the opponent or the mat.
- tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
- mix it up: To vary or do things differently; to introduce variety.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- in terms of
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- souvenir shop: A shop that sells souvenirs.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- fresh up: To clean oneself or become more tidy and refreshed.
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- belt out: To sing a song or play an instrument loudly.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- sit down: To take a seat
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- admission: Act of allowing someone to enter
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- public: Owned by the government
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- business: A company formed for making profit
- license: To give official permission to do something
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- central: Being in the middle
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- suspension: Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
- canyon: Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
- downtown: Located in the business part of a town
- sum: Amount when all is added together; total
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
- queen: Person's name
- app: Small applications for smartphones
- soba: A type of Japanese noodles
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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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rakko posted on 2025/08/10Planning a trip to Vancouver? This video is packed with 11 essential tips, from navigating the SkyTrain to discovering delicious local food, perfect for first-time visitors! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary that will make your trip a breeze!
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