act out
US /ækt aʊt/
UK /ækt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- To perform or represent something through actions.
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Morebastard
US /ˈbæstəd/
UK /'bɑ:stəd/
- Noun
- Someone whose parents were not married
- Person considered mean or deserving contempt
C2Morebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Morecapitalist
US /ˈkæpɪtlɪst/
UK /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person believing in private ownership of property
- Adjective
- Supporting or based on the principles of capitalism.
B1Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moreceremony
US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/
UK /'serəmənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special social or religious event
- Rigidly formal way of behaving
B1Morecircumstance
US /ˈsɚkəmˌstæns/
UK /'sɜ:kəmstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition or fact that affects a situation
- An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something bad or unwanted.
A2Morecommunicator
US /kəˈmjunɪˌketɚ/
UK /kəˈmju:nɪkeɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
B1Morecongratulate
US /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet, -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/
UK /kən'grætjʊˌleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
B2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Moredefuse
US /diˈfjuz/
UK /ˌdi:'fju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bad situation less intense/problematic
C1Moreemmy
US /ˈɛmi/
UK /ˈemi/
- Proper Noun
- Annual award for achievements in US TV
C1Moreemotionally
US /ɪˈmoʃənl:ɪ/
UK /ɪ'məʊʃənəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that shows your feelings
A2Moreengage in
US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/
UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or become involved in something.
B1Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMoreevolve
US /ɪˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop certain features
- To develop or change slowly over time
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoreflush
US /flʌʃ/
UK /flʌʃ/
- Noun
- Feeling that comes suddenly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To redden in the face due to emotion
B1Moregender
US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/
UK /'dʒendə(r)/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
B1Moregender equality
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- Equal treatment and opportunity regardless of gender, as protected by law.
B2Moreget to the bottom of
US /ɡɛt tə ðə ˈbɑtəm ʌv/
UK /ɡet tə ðə ˈbɒtəm əv/
- other
- To find the true cause or explanation of something.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Moreheather
US /ˈhɛðɚ/
UK /ˈheðə(r)/
- Noun
- Purple flower that grows on moors
C2Morein the front row
US /ɪn ðə ˈfrʌnt ro/
UK /in ðə ˈfrʌnt rəu/
- other
- Seated in the first row closest to the front.
A2Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morejackpot
US /ˈdʒækˌpɑt/
UK /'dʒækpɒt/
- Noun
- The big prize in a lottery, game of chance, etc.
C1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelook alike
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
- Countable Noun
- A person who closely resembles another, especially a celebrity.
B1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremarvelous
US /ˈmɑrvələs/
UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/
- Adjective
- Extraordinarily good or great
- Remarkably skilled or talented.
B2Morenominate
US /ˈnɑməˌnet/
UK /'nɒmɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To choose someone to fill a certain position
B2TOEICMoreon my birthday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- Used to express wishes, hopes, or plans related to one's birthday.
A1Moreout of pocket
US /aʊt ʌv ˈpɑkɪt/
UK /aut ɔv ˈpɔkit/
- Adjective
- Having spent more money than one has received.
- Expenses paid from one's own funds, not reimbursed immediately.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepersonally
US /ˈpəsənəli/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənəli/
- Adverb
- By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- Knowing someone as a friend, or closely
A2Moreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Moreprofusely
US /prəˈfjuslɪ/
UK /prə'fju:slɪ/
- Adverb
- In a great amount
B2Moreprom
US /prɑm/
UK /prɒm/
- Noun
- Dance, usually held in high school
C1Moreproud
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
B2Morerepresent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEICMorerepresentation
US /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteʃən/
UK /ˌreprɪzenˈteɪʃn/
- Noun
- Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
- Picture showing something in a particular way
A2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moresilicon
US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/
UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
B2Moresnow over
US /snoʊ ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /snəu ˈəuvə/
- other
- To be completely covered by snow.
C1Moresquid
US /skwɪd/
UK /skwɪd/
- Noun
- Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
B1Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreventure
US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/
UK /'ventʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To risk something, such as money
- To face the dangers, take the risk of something
B1TOEICMorevictim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMorewitchcraft
US /ˈwɪtʃˌkrɑːft/
UK /ˈwɪtʃkrɑ:ft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Performing magic using spells, often to harm
C2Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
Vocabulary
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- look alike: To have a similar appearance; resemble each other.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- snow over: To be completely covered by snow.
- out of pocket: Having spent more money than one has received.
- act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
- gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go on: To continue doing something
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- evolve: To develop certain features
- circumstance: Condition or fact that affects a situation
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- sweat: To do an amount of hard work
- gender: State of being male or female
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- flush: Feeling that comes suddenly
- row: To move a boat using oars
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- emotionally: In a way that shows your feelings
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
- mad: Very angry
- representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
- great: Very good; better than before
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- person: Man, woman or child
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- jackpot: The big prize in a lottery, game of chance, etc.
- bastard: Someone whose parents were not married
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- prom: Dance, usually held in high school
- capitalist: Person believing in private ownership of property
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- shit: A coarse term for defecation
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- talk: Style of speaking
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- love: Person's name
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- profusely: In a great amount
- witchcraft: Performing magic using spells, often to harm
- congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
- defuse: To make a bad situation less intense/problematic
- communicator: Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- pong: To smell badly
- heather: Purple flower that grows on moors
- emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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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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Jimmy O. Yang on WHY ASIANS DON'T DO HALLOWEEN ?
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Minjane posted on 2025/11/05Ever wondered why some Asian communities skip Halloween? Jimmy O. Yang hilariously breaks down cultural differences and funny misunderstandings, from Halloween costumes to Squid Game references! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and dive into cultural insights with this super relatable comedy clip.
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