academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadvantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebehind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
A1Morebeyond repair
US
UK
- Adjective
- Damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired.
- A situation or relationship that cannot be saved or restored.
B2Morecareer
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
A2Morecomplaint
US /kəmˈplent/
UK /kəmˈpleɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Saying something is wrong and should be changed
- Official charge against a person by the police
B1Moreconference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
A2Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Morecredibility
US /ˌkrɛdəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
B2Morecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Moredownfall
US /ˈdaʊnˌfɔl/
UK /'daʊnfɔ:l/
- Noun
- Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
C1Moreedition
US /ɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
B1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMoreface the music
US /fes ði ˈmjuzɪk/
UK /feis ðə ˈmju:zik/
- Idiom
- To accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
A1Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Moreinappropriate
US /ˌɪnəˈpropriɪt/
UK /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/
- Adjective
- Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
B1Moreinstant
US /ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ˈɪnstənt/
- Adjective
- (Food) requiring very little preparation
- Occurring immediately
- Noun
- A very short period of time
A2TOEICMoreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
misconduct
US /ˌmɪsˈkɑ:ndʌkt/
UK /ˌmɪsˈkɒndʌkt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Bad or inappropriate behavior
B2Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreorchestrate
US /ˈɔ:rkɪstreɪt/
UK /ˈɔ:kɪstreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and plan
B2Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreout of work
US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/
UK /aut ɔv wə:k/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Unemployed; without a job
A1Moreoutrage
US /ˈaʊtˌredʒ/
UK /'aʊtreɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- Transitive Verb
- To cause anger to due to wrong or cruel acts
B1Morephone number
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
A1Moreprecise
US /prɪˈsaɪs/
UK /prɪ'saɪs/
- Adjective
- (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- (Of a time, place, quality) exact
A2TOEICMorepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMorepublicity
US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/
UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
B1Moreracism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
B2Moreraid
US /red/
UK /reɪd/
- Noun
- Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- A sudden aggressive incursion.
- Transitive Verb
- (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
- To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorereign in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
C1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMorerock on
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval, especially in the context of music or performance.
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue playing rock music with energy and enthusiasm.
shatter
US /ˈʃætɚ/
UK /'ʃætə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into small pieces
B1Moreshaved head
US
UK
- Noun
- A hairstyle in which all or most of the hair on the head has been removed by shaving.
- Adjective
- Having had the hair on one's head removed by shaving.
B1Moresilence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
A2Morespacey
US
UK
- Adjective
- (Of rooms) wide and roomy
C2Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Morestunt
US /stʌnt/
UK /stʌnt/
- Countable Noun
- Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
B2Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretelevise
US /ˈtɛləˌvaɪz/
UK /'telɪvaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To transmit or broadcast something on television
B1Moretemper
US /ˈtɛmpɚ/
UK /ˈtempə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An angry mood or fit; temperament
- Lack of calmness
- Transitive Verb
- To dilute something or make it less severe
- To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
B1TOEICMorethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moreto pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
B2Moreverdict
US /ˈvɚdɪkt/
UK /ˈvɜ:dɪkt/
- Noun
- Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
B1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2More
Vocabulary
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- beyond repair: Damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- out of work
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- rock on: An expression of encouragement or approval, especially in the context of music or performance.
- shaved head: A hairstyle in which all or most of the hair on the head has been removed by shaving.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- face the music: To accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- reign in: To control or limit something that is becoming excessive or out of control.
- have to: Must do
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
- temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- convict: Person in prison
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
- live: To be alive
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- complaint: Saying something is wrong and should be changed
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
- downfall: Sudden loss of status/reputation/money
- misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
- orchestrate: To organize and plan
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- televise: To transmit or broadcast something on television
- spacey: (Of rooms) wide and roomy
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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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10 Exact Moments When Celebrities Knew It Was All Over
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/21Ever wondered how some of the biggest stars hit rock bottom? This video dives into 10 shocking moments when celebrities faced public fallout, from explosive exposés to court verdicts. You'll pick up real-world dialogue and gain cultural insights into these dramatic events!
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