admittedly
US /ædˈmɪtɪdli/
UK /ədˈmɪtɪdli/
- Adverb
- Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
A2Moreas anything
US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/
UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/
- other
- Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
B2Morebarefoot
US /ˈbɛrfʊt/
UK /'beəfʊt/
- Adjective
- (Walking) without shoes
C2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreblockbuster
US /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚ/
UK /ˈblɒkbʌstə(r)/
- Noun
- Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
C1Morebutch
US /bʊtʃ/
UK /bʊtʃ/
- Adjective
- (Of women) more like a man in appearance/behavior
C2Morecaptivate
US /ˈkæptəˌvet/
UK /'kæptɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
C2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecorridor
US /ˈkɔrɪdɚ, -ˌdɔr, ˈkɑr-/
UK /ˈkɒrɪdɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- A strip of land that connects two places.
B1Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredisaster
US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/
UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- A complete failure.
- Uncountable Noun
- A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
A2Moredud
US /dʌd/
UK /dʌd/
- Countable Noun
- Device which did not function properly (bomb, car)
- Adjective
- Not functioning properly (e. bomb, car)
C1TOEICMoreenvironmentalist
US /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/
UK /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One working for the protection of nature
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefounder
US /ˈfaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈfaʊndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business, idea, etc.) to fail
- (Of a ship) To be sinking after hitting rocks
B1TOEICMorefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregoddamn
US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/
UK /'gɒd'dæm/
- Adjective
- Very bad; terrible
C2Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelegacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMorelegendary
US /ˈledʒənderi/
UK /ˈledʒəndri/
- Adjective
- Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
B1Morelifetime
US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The time between birth and death
- An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
- Adjective
- Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremomentum
US /moˈmɛntəm/
UK /mə'mentəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed or force that is gained when something moves
B2TOEICMoreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreordinary
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.
A2TOEICMoreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreoutspoken
US /aʊtˈspoʊkən/
UK /aʊtˈspəʊkən/
- Adjective
- Saying (too) clearly what you think
C2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepicky
US /ˈpɪki/
UK /ˈpɪki/
- Adjective
- Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
B1Morepioneer
US /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- A person who is among the first to research or develop a new area of knowledge or activity.
- Transitive Verb
- To begin or discover something new
- To take part in the development of something new
B1TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morerebellious
US /rɪˈbɛljəs/
UK /rɪˈbeljəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
B1Morerotten
US /ˈrɑtn/
UK /'rɒtn/
- Adjective
- Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
B2TOEICMorescholarship
US /ˈskɑlɚˌʃɪp/
UK /'skɒləʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
- Countable Noun
- Money given to a student to pay for education
B2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoreteen
US /tin/
UK /ti:n/
- Noun
- Teenager
B1Moretheatrical
US /θiˈætrɪkəl/
UK /θiˈætrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
- Dramatic; done for effect
B1Moreunforgettable
US /ˌʌnfərˈgetəbl/
UK /ˌʌnfəˈgetəbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
B1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- huge: Very very large
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- century: Period of 100 years
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- act: To behave in a certain way
- corridor: Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- admittedly: Used to show (slight or unwilling) agreement
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
- blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- captivate: To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
- theatrical: Done in a dramatic way, so that people notice
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- unforgettable: Impossible to forget; memorable; impressive
- barefoot: (Walking) without shoes
- outspoken: Saying (too) clearly what you think
- dud: Device which did not function properly (bomb, car)
- teen: Teenager
- butch: (Of women) more like a man in appearance/behavior
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- environmentalist: One working for the protection of nature
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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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BREAKING: Hollywood legend Robert Redford dead at age 89
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Minjane posted on 2025/09/16Dive into the incredible life and career of Hollywood icon Robert Redford, from his iconic roles in 'Barefoot in the Park' to founding the Sundance Film Festival! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights into cinema history, making this a must-watch for any film lover.
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