a wide array
US
UK
- Phrase
- A large and impressive collection or range of things.
A1Moreabruptly
US /ə'brʌptlɪ/
UK /ə'brʌptlɪ/
- Adverb
- Suddenly; without warning
B1Moreacoustic
US /əˈkustɪk/
UK /əˈku:stɪk/
- Adjective
- Connected with sound or hearing
B2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreawry
US /əˈraɪ/
UK /əˈraɪ/
- Adjective
- Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned
C1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morebacklash
US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/
UK /ˈbæklæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
C2TOEICMoreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Morecoronation
US /ˌkɔ:rəˈneɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- Crowning of a king or queen
B2Morecreed
US /krid/
UK /kri:d/
- Noun
- Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
B2Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredevolve
US /dɪˈvɑlv/
UK /dɪ'vɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To transfer power, responsibility or rights
B2TOEICMoredisaster
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.
A2Moredive
US /daɪv/
UK /daɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- Rapid fall through air
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreevery single night
US
UK
- Phrase
- Each and every night; without exception.
A1Morefestival
US / ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /ˈfestɪvl/
- Noun
- Cultural event with a program of events
A2Morefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Morefrontman
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
C2Morefun and games
US /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
UK /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
- other
- Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
B2Moregig
US /ɡɪɡ/
UK /gɪg/
- Noun
- Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
B2Moreglamorous
US /ˈɡlæmərəs/
UK /ˈglæmərəs/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
B2Moreimmutable
US /ɪˈmjutəbəl/
UK /ɪˈmju:təbl/
- Adjective
- Not capable of or susceptible to change
C1TOEICMorein contrast to
US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/
UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/
- Phrase
- Differing from something else
A1Morein 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 the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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.
A1Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Morelegendary
US /ˈledʒənderi/
UK /ˈledʒəndri/
- Adjective
- Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
B1Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Moremanner
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- Polite and respectful behavior to others
A2TOEICMoremask
US /mæsk/
UK /mɑ:sk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering to hide or disguise the face
- Way of pretending to behave that is not real
B1Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon edge
US /ɑn ɛdʒ/
UK /ɔn edʒ/
- Adjective
- Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- Tense and easily upset.
B1Moreon short notice
US /ɑn ʃɔrt ˈnoʊtəs/
UK /ɔn ʃɔ:t ˈnəutis/
- other
- With very little advance warning or time to prepare.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreonstage
US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/
UK /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adjective
- On the stage
C2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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.
A1Morepatchy
US /ˈpætʃi/
UK /ˈpætʃi/
- Adjective
- Happening or existing irregularly
C1Morepearl
US /pɜ:rl/
UK /pɜ:l/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ball formed in oysters used in jewelry
- Someone, something that is admired, among the best
B1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMoreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorepunchy
US /ˈpʌntʃi/
UK /ˈpʌntʃi/
- Adjective
- Having a big or noticeable effect
C2Morerant
US /rænt/
UK /rænt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
C1TOEICMoreresponse
US /rɪˈspɑns/
UK /riˈspɔns/
- Noun
- Something said/written as an answer to something
- Reaction to something that has occurred
A2TOEICMoreriot
US /ˈraɪət/
UK /'raɪət/
- Noun
- Person, thing, or event that is extremely funny
- When there is a lot of something, e.g. color
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a crowd) to protest and try to take control
B2Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Moresavior
US /'seɪvjə/
UK /'seɪvjə/
- Noun
- Person who saves someone or something from danger
B2Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moreshrink
US /ʃrɪŋk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become smaller
- Noun
- A rude name for a psychiatrist
B1Morestandard
US /ˈstændəd/
UK /'stændəd/
- Noun
- Official unit of measuring something
- Principle of behaving in a moral way
- Adjective
- Being the accepted normal level of quality
- (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
A2TOEICMoresteady on
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exclamation used to tell someone to be careful or to slow down.
- An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
B2Morestumble
US /ˈstʌmbəl/
UK /'stʌmbl/
- Noun
- Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- Act of tripping and almost falling
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
- To trip and almost fall
B1Moresubstance use
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
A1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreuncanny
US /ʌnˈkæni/
UK /ʌn'kænɪ/
- Adjective
- So keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural
B2Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morevanish
US /ˈvænɪʃ/
UK /'vænɪʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
B1Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2More
Vocabulary
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on short notice: With very little advance warning or time to prepare.
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- steady on: An exclamation used to tell someone to be careful or to slow down.
- every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- a wide array: A large and impressive collection or range of things.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- shrink: To become smaller
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- performance: Act of doing something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- uncanny: So keen and perceptive as to seem supernatural
- riot: Person, thing, or event that is extremely funny
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- pearl: Person's name
- abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
- vanish: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
- rant: To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
- immutable: Not capable of or susceptible to change
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- coronation: Crowning of a king or queen
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- awry: Go awry to go wrong; not go as planned
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- creed: Set of beliefs/principles by which people live
- patchy: Happening or existing irregularly
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- savior: Person who saves someone or something from danger
- punchy: Having a big or noticeable effect
- onstage: On the stage
- devolve: To transfer power, responsibility or rights
- frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
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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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Top 10 Musicians Who Got Booed Off Stage by Their OWN FANS
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/07Ever wondered what happens when musicians face the ultimate rejection from their own fans? This video dives into the top 10 musicians who were famously booed off stage, exploring the wild reasons behind these epic concert fails! You'll get a backstage pass to some of music history's most awkward moments and learn how artists handled unexpected crowd backlash.
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