alarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Moreas 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.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoreclad
US /klæd/
UK /klæd/
- Adjective
- Being dressed in; being covered in
B2TOEICMoreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecorrespondent
US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndənt, ˌkɑr-/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/
- Countable Noun
- Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
B1Morecorruption
US /kəˈrʌpʃən/
UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being damaged or spoiled
- Illegal, immoral dishonesty
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Morecurriculum
US /kəˈrɪkjələm/
UK /kə'rɪkjələm/
- Noun
- Group of related courses in a school or college
A2TOEICMoredead or alive
US
UK
- Phrase
- Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
A1Moredecease
US /dɪˈsis/
UK /dɪˈsi:s/
- Intransitive Verb
- To die
B2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need 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.
A2Moreencounter
US /ɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- To meet someone or something unexpectedly
- Noun
- A chance meeting; unexpected or unplanned meeting
B1TOEICMoreengulf
US /ɛnˈɡʌlf/
UK /ɪn'ɡʌlf/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely surround and enclose
C1TOEICMoreevacuate
US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/
UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To move people from dangerous to a safe places
B2Moreeyewitness
US /ˈaɪˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /ˈaɪwɪtnəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who sees and event with their own eyes
- Testimony given by someone who has witnessed an event.
- Adjective
- Being or relating to someone who saw an event happen.
- Based on or consisting of direct observation.
C2Moreflammable
US
UK
- Adjective
- Burning quickly and easily
C1Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefrom time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Moregrand
US /ɡrænd/
UK /ɡrænd/
- Adjective
- A counter for 1000 of something
- Great in amount, number or size
A2Morehorrific
US /hɔˈrɪfɪk, hɑ-/
UK /həˈrɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Terrifying and shocking
B2Morehygiene
US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/
UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cleanliness; being clean
- Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
B2Moreidentification
US /aɪˌdɛntəfɪˈkeʃən/
UK /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- The act of discovering exactly what something is
B2TOEICMoreignite
US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
UK /ɪɡ'naɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To catch fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to start burning
- To give energy to something or someone
B2Morein shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreindifferent
US /ɪnˈdɪfərənt, -ˈdɪfrənt/
UK /ɪnˈdɪfrənt/
- Adjective
- Neutral; not taking sides
- Not caring; without feeling
B1Moreinspection
US /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
UK /ɪnˈspekʃn/
- Noun
- Official examination to make sure everything is ok
B1TOEICMoreinvestigative
US /ɪnˈvestɪgeɪtɪv/
UK /ɪnˈvestɪgətɪv/
- Adjective
- Searching for information or truth
B1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
literally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moremast
US /mæst/
UK /mɑ:st/
- Noun
- Tall upright post supporting the sails of a boat
B2Moremisbehavior
US /ˌmɪsbɪ'heɪvjə/
UK /'mɪsbɪ'heɪvjə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Naughty, rude or improper behavior
C1Moremourn
US /mɔ:rn/
UK /mɔ:n/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel or show extreme sadness
- To feel or express sorrow or grief over (someone's death or something lost).
B2Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreresidential
US /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning patients staying in a hospital
- Being used for private homes
B1TOEICMorescaffold
US /ˈskæfəld, -ˌold/
UK /'skæfəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To build on previous information or knowledge
- Countable Noun
- Temporary supporting platform outside buildings
C2Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMorestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresurreal
US /səˈriəl/
UK /səˈri:əl/
- Adjective
- Concerning surrealism
- Being strange, dreamlike or difficult to follow
B2Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemporary
US /'tempəreri/
UK /ˈtemprəri/
- Adjective
- Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- Noun
- A temporary worker.
A2TOEICMoretragedy
US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/
UK /'trædʒədɪ/
- Noun
- Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- Very sad event that usually involves death
B1Moreunit
US /ˈjunɪt/
UK /ˈju:nɪt/
- Countable Noun
- One apartment in a building
- Group of people, e.g. soldiers, that work together
B2TOEICMorewalk away from
US /wɔk əˈwe frʌm/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
A2Morewitness
US /ˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /'wɪtnəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To see the signing of an official document
- To see an event take place (usually a crime)
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who was present to see an event take place
- Evidence or proof of something
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- hygiene: Cleanliness; being clean
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- strike: To hit something
- atmosphere: Air around us
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- surreal: Concerning surrealism
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- ignite: To catch fire
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- mourn: To feel or show extreme sadness
- inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
- burn: To destroy with fire
- residential: Concerning patients staying in a hospital
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- indifferent: Neutral; not taking sides
- unit: One apartment in a building
- identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- engulf: To completely surround and enclose
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- flammable: Burning quickly and easily
- clad: Being dressed in; being covered in
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- mast: Tall upright post supporting the sails of a boat
- scaffold: To build on previous information or knowledge
- eyewitness: Someone who sees and event with their own eyes
- decease: To die
- investigative: Searching for information or truth
- misbehavior: Naughty, rude or improper behavior
- pong: To smell badly
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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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Three days of mourning begins after 128 killed in Hong Kong apartment fire | BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/29This BBC News report dives deep into the tragic Hong Kong apartment fire that claimed 128 lives, exploring the official response and the crucial building safety concerns that emerged. You'll gain insight into a significant international event while picking up vocabulary related to disaster response and cultural mourning practices.
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