administration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreappease
US /əˈpiz/
UK /əˈpi:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To give in to someone's demands to avoid conflict
B2TOEICMoreas 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.
A1Moreassistance
US /əˈsɪstəns/
UK /əˈsɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of helping someone
A2TOEICMoreassure
US /əˈʃʊr/
UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- To make sure that something happens
A2TOEICMoreat heart
US /æt hɑrt/
UK /æt hɑ:t/
- Phrase
- In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
barefoot
US /ˈbɛrfʊt/
UK /'beəfʊt/
- Adjective
- (Walking) without shoes
C2Morebillionaire
US /ˌbɪljəˈner/
UK /ˌbɪljəˈneə(r)/
- Noun
- Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- Countable Noun
- A person whose wealth amounts to one billion or more units of currency.
A2Morecamel
US /ˈkæməl/
UK /'kæml/
- Countable Noun
- Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
- Noun
- A light yellowish-brown color, like that of a camel's coat.
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecome along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
A1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Morecount on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
A2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Morecynical
US /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
UK /ˈsɪnɪkl/
- Adjective
- Always believing that bad things are the reasons
B2Moredemon
US /ˈdimən/
UK /'di:mən/
- Noun
- Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
B1Moredental
US /ˈdɛntl/
UK /ˈdentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the teeth
B1Moredinosaur
US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
B2Moredonate
US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/
UK /dəʊ'neɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
B1TOEICMoredress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreeveryday people
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
- People who are relatable and representative of the general population.
A1Morefallout
US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/
UK /'fɔ:laʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- The adverse results of a situation or action.
C2Morefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorefor all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
A1Morefortune
US /ˈfɔrtʃən/
UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What might happen to you in the future
- Chance or luck, particularly good luck
- Transitive Verb
- To bring good fortune to.
B1TOEICMorefreaky
US /ˈfriki/
UK /'fri:kɪ/
- Adjective
- Strange and somewhat frightening
- Causing feelings of fear and disgust; unpleasant
C2Morefund
US /fʌnd/
UK /fʌnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply money for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
- A specific account into which you put money
A2TOEICMoregolden
US /ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈgəʊldən/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Made of gold
A2Moregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Moreheir
US /er/
UK /eə(r)/
- Noun
- Person to receive power or money when someone dies
C1Morehermit
US /ˈhɚmɪt/
UK /'hɜ:mɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person that lives alone and away from society
B2Morehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Morein a big way
US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/
- other
- To a great or significant extent.
B2Morein 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 need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Moreinsulate
US /ˈɪnsəˌlet, ˈɪnsjə-/
UK /'ɪnsjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
- To protect from a particular influence or danger
B2TOEICMorejet
US /dʒɛt/
UK /dʒet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- A pipe that water or gas goes through
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
- To travel on a jet plane
B1TOEICMorekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morekick down
US /kɪk daʊn/
UK /kik daun/
- other
- To forcibly break open a door or barrier by kicking.
B2Morelifeline
US /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/
UK /'laɪflaɪn/
- Noun
- Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat
C1Moremanor
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- History main house or mansion on an estate
B1Moreminimize
US /ˈmɪnəˌmaɪz/
UK /'mɪnɪmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something seem small or less important
B1Morenational
US /ˈnæʃənəl, ˈnæʃnəl/
UK /'næʃnəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning a nation as a whole
- Countable Noun
- A person of a particular country
A2Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorerailroad
US /ˈreɪlroʊd/
UK /ˈreɪlrəʊd/
- Noun
- System of tracks on which trains travel
C2TOEICMorereplica
US /ˈrɛplɪkə/
UK /ˈreplɪkə/
- Noun
- An exact copy of something
B2Moreresort
US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/
UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/
- Noun
- Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
B1TOEICMoresack
US /sæk/
UK /sæk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To put something in a large bag
- To dismiss a person from their job; fire
- Countable Noun
- Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
B1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreshutdown
US /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/
UK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn/
- Noun
- Termination of operations
C2Moreslurp
US /slɚp/
UK /slɜ:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To drink noisily
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making a noise when drinking
C1Moresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMorespoon
US /spun/
UK /spu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To serve ice cream, etc. using a spoon
A2Moresqueal
US /skwil/
UK /skwi:l/
- Noun
- Long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
C1Morestop up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To block something; to cause a blockage.
A1Morestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMorestylish
US /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
UK /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
- Adjective
- Having elegance or taste in manners or dress
A2Moresubterranean
US /ˌsʌbtəˈreniən/
UK /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/
- Adjective
- Living or situated below the surface of the earth
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarmac
US /ˈtɑrˌmæk/
UK /'tɑ:mæk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rock and tar used to make roads
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethirst
US /θɚst/
UK /θɜ:st/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a powerful desire for e.g. knowledge
- To have a powerful desire to drink
B2Morethrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
A2Moretractor
US /ˈtræktɚ/
UK /ˈtræktə(r)/
- Noun
- Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
B2Moretrailer
US /ˈtrelɚ/
UK /'treɪlə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
C2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreunbelievable
US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəbl/
- Adjective
- Being very hard to believe; very great
- Extremely good or impressive; amazing.
B1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
whale
US /hwel, wel/
UK /weɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- To hunt and catch whales
- Countable Noun
- a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
B1Morewither
US /ˈwɪðɚ/
UK /'wɪðə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- To lose vitality, energy or force
B2More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- check out
- stop up: To block something; to cause a blockage.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- kick down: To forcibly break open a door or barrier by kicking.
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
- count on: To depend on someone
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- sack: To put something in a large bag
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- assistance: Act of helping someone
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- slurp: To drink noisily
- insulate: To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- appease: To give in to someone's demands to avoid conflict
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- subterranean: Living or situated below the surface of the earth
- hermit: Person that lives alone and away from society
- fund: To supply money for something
- wither: To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- replica: An exact copy of something
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- dental: Concerning the teeth
- heir: Person to receive power or money when someone dies
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- spoon: Tool with a rounded end for eating ice cream, etc.
- freaky: Strange and somewhat frightening
- dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- stylish: Having elegance or taste in manners or dress
- billionaire: Person with more than 1,000,000,000 dollars etc.
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
- squeal: Long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
- tarmac: Rock and tar used to make roads
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- tractor: Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
- soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- camel: Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
- barefoot: (Walking) without shoes
- rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
- wet: Concerning a bar that serves or sells alcohol
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- lifeline: Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat
- golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- shutdown: Termination of operations
- manor: History main house or mansion on an estate
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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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Trump Gets a Golden Crown in South Korea While SNAP Cutoff Causes Panic in U.S. | The Daily Show
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張宇睿 posted on 2025/11/03Get ready for some laughs as The Daily Show hilariously tackles Trump's golden crown moment in South Korea alongside the panic caused by SNAP benefit cuts in the US! You'll pick up on everyday conversational phrases and gain some cultural insight while enjoying this sharp political satire.
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