abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreaccuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreattend
US /əˈtɛnd/
UK /əˈtend/
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of someone in need
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
- To be present at an event
B1TOEICMorebehave
US /bɪˈhev/
UK /bɪˈheɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To act correctly
- To act in a particular way
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause (oneself) to act in a specific way
A2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebolt
US /boʊlt/
UK /bəʊlt/
- Noun
- Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- Piece of metal for joining two things together
- Transitive Verb
- To lock by putting a piece of metal across a door
B1TOEICMorecalibre
US /ˈkæləbɚ/
UK /ˈkælɪbə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Degree or grade of excellence or worth
C1Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morecoalition
US /ˌkoəˈlɪʃən/
UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/
- Noun
- Union of separate political parties
B1Morecondemn
US /kənˈdɛm/
UK /kənˈdem/
- Transitive Verb
- To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
B1Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredisguise
US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To change your appearance to not be noticed
- To hide something so it will not be noticed
B1Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoreescalate
US /ˈɛskəˌlet/
UK /ˈeskəleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- To become much worse or more severe
B2Moreextremist
US /ɪkˈstrimɪst/
UK /ɪkˈstri:mɪst/
- Adjective
- (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
- Noun
- Person with very strong or radical views
B1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefreeman
US /ˈfrimən/
UK /'fri:mən/
- Noun
- Someone who is not a slave
C2Morefugitive
US /ˈfjudʒɪtɪv/
UK /ˈfju:dʒətɪv/
- Adjective
- Concerning running trying to run away from the law
- Noun
- Person who tries to escape the law
B2Moregarb
US /gɑ:rb/
UK /gɑ:b/
- Noun
- Distinct clothing style showing group affiliation
C1Moregunman
US /ˈɡʌnmən/
UK /ˈgʌnmən/
- Countable Noun
- Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
C2Morehalfway
US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/
UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- A middle point between two extremes
- At or to a point equidistant between two places.
- Adjective
- Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
- Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
B2Morehandcuff
US /ˈhændˌkʌf/
UK /ˈhændkʌf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
C2Moreimmigration
US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving your home to a new country
- The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
B1Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoremajority
US /məˈdʒɔrɪti, -ˈdʒɑr-/
UK /mə'dʒɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than half of a group
- The age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
B1TOEICMoremarch down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk in a formal, organized way down a particular route, often used in a military context.
- To walk purposefully towards a place as a form of protest or demonstration.
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremigrant
US /ˈmaɪɡrənt/
UK /ˈmaɪgrənt/
- Noun
- Person moving to live and work in another place
B2Moremigration
US /maɪˈɡreʃən/
UK /maɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of moving to live in another place
- Movement from one part of something to another.
B1Moreneo
US /'ni:oʊ/
UK /'ni:əʊ/
- Noun
- A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
B2Morenotorious
US /noʊ'tɔ:rɪrs/
UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəs/
- Adjective
- Being famous or publicly known for something bad
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the run
US /ɑn ði rʌn/
UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
A1Moreordinary
US /ˈɔ:rdneri/
UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/
- Adjective
- Normal or usual
- Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
- Noun
- An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
- Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
A2TOEICMorepatriotic
US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑ:tɪk/
UK /ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a great love for your country
B2Morepoisonous
US /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
UK /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
- Adjective
- Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
- Causing sickness or death when eaten or drunk
A2Morepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Moreprotest
US /ˈproʊtɛst/
UK /'prəʊtest/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue against something in a forceful way
- To express a strong objection or dislike
- Noun
- Forceful argument against something
- Objection to something
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreracist
US /'reɪsɪst/
UK /'reɪsɪst/
- Adjective
- Believing that people of other races are inferior
- Noun
- Person who judges others negatively based on race
B2Morerally
US /ˈræli/
UK /'rælɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public meeting to support or oppose something
- A race for motor vehicles over public roads
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet publicly to support or oppose something
- To race cars in the countryside
B1Morerefugee
US /ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒi/
UK /ˌrefjuˈdʒi:/
- Countable Noun
- Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
B2Morerhetoric
US /ˈrɛtərɪk/
UK /ˈretərɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of public speaking or writing techniques
B2TOEICMorerun after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase someone or something
A1Moreseize
US /siz/
UK /si:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To take a place with force, as by military action
- To arrest or catch someone
B1Moresession
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
A2TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Moretap
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 into
US /tæp ˈɪntu/
UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- To understand and express something that people are feeling
B1Moreturned 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.
A1Moreusher
US /ˈʌʃɚ/
UK /ˈʌʃə(r)/
- Noun
- One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
- Transitive Verb
- To serve as a leader or guide
B2Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1More
Vocabulary
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- at least: As a minimum
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- march down: To walk in a formal, organized way down a particular route, often used in a military context.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- at the moment: At this time; now
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- run after: To chase someone or something
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- spot: A certain place or area
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- coalition: Union of separate political parties
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- poisonous: Harmful; unfriendly; unpleasant
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- behave: To act correctly
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- usher: One who leads you to your seat, as in a theater
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- migrant: Person moving to live and work in another place
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- migration: Process of moving to live in another place
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- forest: Large area with many trees
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- patriotic: Having a great love for your country
- extremist: (Of politics, etc.) far stronger than the norm
- fugitive: Concerning running trying to run away from the law
- handcuff: Police object used to restrain hands of criminals
- neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
- garb: Distinct clothing style showing group affiliation
- gunman: Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
- calibre: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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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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Nationwide 'March for Australia' anti-immigration rallies | 9 News Australia
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Minjane posted on 2025/09/03Ever wondered about the complexities of protests and public discourse? This video dives into the 'March for Australia' rallies, showing you real-world situational dialogue and offering a deeper cultural understanding of these events. You'll pick up useful phrases and get a glimpse into societal discussions happening down under!
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