abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreaccountable
US /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
UK /əˈkaʊntəbl/
- Adjective
- Be responsible to someone or for some activity
B1Moreaccuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreas 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.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the earliest
US /æt ðə ˈɝliɪst/
UK /æt ðə ˈɜ:liɪst/
- other
- Indicating the soonest possible time something can happen.
B1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreat this juncture
US /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃɚ/
UK /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/
- other
- At this particular moment or point in time.
C1Morebehind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
A1Morebounce
US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
- Uncountable Noun
- A person's energy or confidence
- Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around energetically, playfully
- (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
B1Morebounce back
US /baʊns bæk/
UK /bauns bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
B2Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecareer
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
A2Morecelebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecompassionate
US /kəmˈpæʃənɪt/
UK /kəm'pæʃənət/
- Adjective
- Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- Relating to the humane treatment and care of others, especially in healthcare.
B2Moreconsciousness
US /ˈkɑnʃəsnɪs/
UK /'kɒnʃəsnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- A person's awareness or perception of something.
A2Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Morecritical
US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
A2Moredazzle
US /ˈdæzəl/
UK /'dæzl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- (Of a bright light) to cause to not be able to see
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong bright light that makes you unable to see
B2Moredecade
US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/
UK /ˈdekeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Period of 10 years
B1TOEICMoredisorder
US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2Moredownturn
US /ˈdaʊnˌtə:n/
UK /ˈdaʊntɜ:n/
- Noun
- Worsening of business or economic activity
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of business or economy) to worsen
C1TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreextended period
US
UK
- Phrase
- A long duration of time.
- A significant duration in history.
B2Morefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMoreflurry
US /ˈflə:ri, ˈflʌri/
UK /'flʌrɪ/
- Noun
- Sudden rush of activity
B2Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morefrom the hip
US /frəm ðə hɪp/
UK /frəm ðə hɪp/
- other
- Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
B2Morefrontman
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
C2Moreglitter
US /ˈɡlɪtɚ/
UK /ˈglɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
B1Moreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMoreimmoral
US /ɪˈmɔ:rəl/
UK /ɪˈmɒrəl/
- Adjective
- Without good moral principles
B2Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
legacy
US /ˈlɛɡəsi/
UK /'leɡəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- Something left or given by a person who has died
- Adjective
- Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
B2TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Morenumerous
US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/
UK /ˈnju:mərəs/
- Adjective
- Existing in large numbers
- Consisting of many things or people.
B1Moreof 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.
A1Moreoutside 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.
A1Morepermanently
US /ˈpəmənəntlɪ/
UK /'pɜ:mənəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- For a long time; always
- In a way that is firmly or securely fixed in place.
B1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreprofoundly
US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/
UK /prəˈfaʊndli/
- Adverb
- With a great depth psychologically
- To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
B1Morerapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Singer who performs rap music
B1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoreregard
US /rɪˈɡɑrd/
UK /rɪ'ɡɑ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- Careful thought or attention.
- Transitive Verb
- To think about a person, thing in a particular way
- To look at a person or thing in a particular way
A2TOEICMoreregistration
US /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An official record or proof of registering
- Total number, e.g. of students in a school
B1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Morerevolutionize
US /revəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To completely change so that it is much better
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresaw through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moresolo
US /ˈsoʊloʊ/
UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/
- Adjective
- Being performed or done alone
- Noun
- Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
B1Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresubstance 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
A2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretory
US /ˈtɔri, ˈtori/
UK /ˈtɔ:ri/
- Proper Noun
- British conservative politician
C1Moretwitter
US /ˈtwɪtɚ/
UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- Proper Noun
- An online messaging system
C2Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Moreye
US /ji:/
UK /ji:/
- Pronoun
- Old word for 'you' in the plural
B2More
Vocabulary
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- saw through: To realize the truth about
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- at the earliest: Indicating the soonest possible time something can happen.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- extended period: A long duration of time.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- consider: To think carefully about something
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- decade: Period of 10 years
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- permanently: For a long time; always
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- due: When something is required or expected
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- revolutionize: To completely change so that it is much better
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- regard: Admiration or respect for a person or thing
- public: Owned by the government
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- flurry: Sudden rush of activity
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
- downturn: Worsening of business or economic activity
- registration: An official record or proof of registering
- dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- immoral: Without good moral principles
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- rapper: Singer who performs rap music
- ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
- tory: British conservative politician
- 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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/09Ever wonder how music legends can fall from grace? This video dives into the shocking scandals and legal troubles of famous musicians, giving you a fascinating look at artist downfall and cancel culture. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to crime and the music industry while learning about these dramatic true crime stories!
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