activate
US /ˈæktəˌvet/
UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- To make something start working
B1Moreadapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMorealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morealgae
US /ˈældʒi/
UK /ˈældʒi:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green organisms that live in still water
B2Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Morealuminum
US /ə'lju:minəm/
UK /ə'lju:minəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Moreanti
US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/
UK /'æntɪ/
- Adjective
- A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
B2Moreantioxidant
US /ˌæntiˈɑ:ksɪdənt/
UK /ˌæntiˈɒksɪdənt/
- Noun
- Substance that stops harmful chemical reactions
B1Moreas 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.
A1Morebenefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMorecabbage
US /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
B2Morecarnivore
US /ˈkɑrnəˌvɔr, -ˌvor/
UK /ˈkɑ:nɪvɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Any creature that consumes meat
C1Morechronic
US /ˈkrɑnɪk/
UK /'krɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- (Of disease) over a long time; serious
B1Moreconsume
US /kənˈsum/
UK /kən'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- To take all your energy; focus the attention
A2TOEICMorediabetes
US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/
UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
B2Moreendure
US /ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr/
UK /ɪn'djʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To last for a long time; continue to exist
- Transitive Verb
- To accept difficulties without struggle
B1TOEICMoreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMorefamine
US /ˈfæmɪn/
UK /ˈfæmɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long-lasting period of little food in an area
- A drastic food shortage in a large area or country.
B2Morefertility
US /fɚˈtɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈtɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of a female being able to produce young
- State of soil being able to produce many plants
B1Morefitness
US /ˈfɪtnɪs/
UK /ˈfɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Good physical condition; being in shape
B1Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Moreflip over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
- To turn upside down or onto its side, especially a vehicle.
for 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.
A2Morehazard
US /ˈhæzəd/
UK /'hæzəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is dangerous and causes problems
- Something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try, with the risk of being wrong or losing
B1TOEICMoreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein areas
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein green
US /ɪn ɡrin/
UK /ɪn ɡri:n/
- other
- Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinflammation
US /ˌɪnfləˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- A condition in which a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
B2Moreinhibit
US /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
UK /ɪn'hɪbɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop a person expressing themselves normally
- To stop something happening; restrain something
B1Moreinsulin
US /ˈɪnsəlɪn/
UK /ˈɪnsjəlɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
B2Moreintensity
US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great energy, strength, or concentration
- The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
A2TOEICMoreintermittent
US /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtnt/
UK /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Occurring at irregular times; off and on
B2TOEICMoreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelobster
US /ˈlɑ:bstə(r)/
UK /ˈlɒbstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
B2Morelongevity
US /lɑnˈdʒɛvɪti, lɔn-/
UK /lɒn'dʒevətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenecessarily
US /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛrəli, -ˈsɛr-/
UK /ˌnesəˈserəli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
A2TOEICMorenerve
US /nɚv/
UK /nə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
A2Moreoccupational
US /ˌɑ:kjuˈpeɪʃənl/
UK /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning your job or career
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepotent
US /ˈpotnt/
UK /'pəʊtnt/
- Adjective
- (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
- Having a powerful effect, e.g. on the body or mind
B2Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreprolong
US /prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɑŋ/
UK /prə'lɒŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make continue for a longer amount of time
B2TOEICMoreradiation
US /ˌrediˈeʃən/
UK /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- Harmful waves of energy from nuclear activity
B1Morerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMoresalmon
US /ˈsæmən/
UK /ˈsæmən/
- Noun
- Light pinkish orange color
- Large fish with silver skin and pink flesh
B1Moresedentary
US /ˈsednteri/
UK /ˈsedntri/
- Adjective
- (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
C1Moresedentary lifestyle
US
UK
- Noun
- A way of life that involves little physical activity.
C2Moreshrimp
US /ʃrɪmp/
UK /ʃrɪmp/
- Countable Noun
- Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- Someone who is small and weak
B1Morestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMorestress
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
A2TOEICMoresurvival
US /sɚˈvaɪvəl/
UK /səˈvaɪvl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
A2Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretrigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- flip over: To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
- sedentary lifestyle: A way of life that involves little physical activity.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- strength: Condition of being strong
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- fertility: The state of a female being able to produce young
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- famine: Long-lasting period of little food in an area
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- sedentary: (Of a job, life style) done while sitting
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- insulin: Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- potent: (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- hazard: Something that is dangerous and causes problems
- inhibit: To stop a person expressing themselves normally
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- algae: Green organisms that live in still water
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- intermittent: Occurring at irregular times; off and on
- prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- antioxidant: Substance that stops harmful chemical reactions
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- carnivore: Any creature that consumes meat
- occupational: Concerning your job or career
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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 Actual Reason Men Die First
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Minjane posted on 2025/08/25Ever wondered why men tend to die earlier than women? This video dives into the fascinating science behind the male longevity gap, exploring everything from the FOXO3 gene to the benefits of intermittent fasting and cold exposure! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to longevity and health that you can use in everyday conversations.
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