academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreaccess
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreadjustment
US /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
UK /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small change to attain a desired state or function
- A change to make something function better
A2TOEICMorearticulate
US /ɑ:rˈtɪkjuleɪt/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪkjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To express something clearly using language
- Adjective
- Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
B2TOEICMorecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Moredarker
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having less light; less light in color
A2Moredial
US /ˈdaɪəl/
UK /'daɪəl/
- Transitive Verb
- To call a person or place on a telephone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Face of a clock that shows the time
- A knob or switch
B1TOEICMoreerr
US /ɚ, ɛr/
UK /ɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake
B2Moregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreorganization
US /ˌɔrɡənɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌɔ:gənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people with a particular purpose
- The way in which something is structured or arranged.
A2Moreplacement
US /ˈpleɪsmənt/
UK /ˈpleɪsmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of putting something in a place or position
B1Morepronounce
US /prəˈnaʊns/
UK /prə'naʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To state something in a legal or official way
- To give your opinion or decision about something
B1Morerhythmic
US /ˈrɪðmɪk/
UK /ˈrɪðmɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a pattern of events and motions
- Having a pattern of sound and beats
A2Moresale
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event during which the prices of goods are reduced
- Giving something for money; the amount sold
A2TOEICMoresimplify
US /ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something easier to do, use or understand
A2Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresyllable
US /ˈsɪləbəl/
UK /'sɪləbl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a word containing a vowel
B2Moretack
US /tæk/
UK /tæk/
- Countable Noun
- Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction in a sailing boat
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethroat
US /θroʊt/
UK /θrəʊt/
- Noun
- Part of the neck that is below the chin
- The passage in the neck through which food and air pass.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To utter or express with the throat; to sing.
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- dial: To call a person or place on a telephone
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- rhythmic: Having a pattern of events and motions
- tack: Small, sharp nail, usually with a wide, flat head
- adjustment: Small change to attain a desired state or function
- placement: Act of putting something in a place or position
- simplify: To make something easier to do, use or understand
- err: To make a mistake
- sale: Event during which the prices of goods are reduced
- darker: Having less light; less light in color
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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 2025/08/11Ever stumbled over a word you thought was tricky, only to find it's super easy to say? This video breaks down those pronunciation pitfalls, focusing on the American 'R' and word stress so you can speak with confidence. You'll pick up practical articulation tips and learn how to place your tongue for clearer sounds!
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