Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • neither side: Not either of two sides or parties.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • charged with: To be officially accused of something
  • public outrage: A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
  • in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • set up
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • lead up to: To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
  • in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • rehab program: A structured course of treatment for addiction or other health issues.
  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
  • reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
  • distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
  • status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • criticize: To assess the work of others
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • cement: Building material made from gray powder, water
  • carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
  • scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
  • label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • public: Owned by the government
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
  • karma: (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
  • outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
  • legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
  • allege: To state without proof
  • fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
  • call: A order or request for action
  • face: To cover a surface with something like paint
  • victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • defamation: Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
  • legalize: To make an illegal act legal
  • drake: Male duck
  • superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  • ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
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    • accuse

      US /əˈkjuz/

      UK /ə'kju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To claim that someone has done something wrong
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    • allege

      US /əˈlɛdʒ/

      UK /əˈledʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state without proof
      B1TOEIC
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    • answer 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.
      A1
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    • anti

      US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/

      UK /'æntɪ/

      • Adjective
      • A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
      B2
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    • as 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.
      A1
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
      A1
      More
    • backlash

      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.
      C2TOEIC
      More
    • behind bars

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In prison; imprisoned.
      A1
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    • carpet

      US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/

      UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
      B1
      More
    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
      A2
      More
    • cement

      US /sɪˈmɛnt/

      UK /sɪ'ment/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Building material made from gray powder, water
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bind or hold together strongly
      • To make something more stable or stronger
      B1
      More
    • charged with

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be officially accused of something
      • To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
      B1
      More
    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
      B1
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
      A2
      More
    • coming after

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
      A1
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    • controversial

      US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/

      UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
      B1
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
      A2
      More
    • criticism

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Article or essay that judges quality
      • Negative judgment of something
      A2
      More
    • criticize

      US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assess the work of others
      • To say that someone or something is bad
      B1
      More
    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • defamation

      US /ˌdɛfəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
      C1
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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • distract

      US /dɪˈstrækt/

      UK /dɪ'strækt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw someone's attention away from something
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • drake

      US /drek/

      UK /dreɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Male duck
      B2
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
      B1
      More
    • fallout

      US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/

      UK /'fɔ:laʊt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
      • The adverse results of a situation or action.
      C2
      More
    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
      B1
      More
    • for better or worse

      US /fɚ ˈbɛtɚ ər wɝs/

      UK /fə ˈbetə ɔ: wɜ:s/

      • other
      • Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
      B2
      More
    • got 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
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in a big way

      US /ɪn ə bɪg weɪ/

      UK /ɪn ə bɪg wei/

      • other
      • To a great or significant extent.
      B2
      More
    • in court

      US /ɪn kɔrt/

      UK /in kɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
      A1
      More
    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
      More
    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
      A1
      More
    • in the lead

      US /ɪn ði lid/

      UK /in ðə li:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
      • Having a position of control or authority.
      A1
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    • in the long run

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Eventually; over a long period of time.
      A1
      More
    • judge

      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
      A2TOEIC
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    • karma

      US /'kɑ:rmə/

      UK /'kɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
      C1
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    • label

      US /ˈlebəl/

      UK /'leɪbl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A (luxury) brand owned by a company
      • A word or term used to describe a person, thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a term to describe, often negatively
      • To attach material to identify something
      A2
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    • lawsuit

      US /ˈlɔˌsut/

      UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
      C2TOEIC
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    • lead up to

      US /lid ʌp tu/

      UK /li:d ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare the way for; to serve as an introduction to.
      A1
      More
    • legalize

      US /ˈliɡəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'li:ɡəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an illegal act legal
      B2
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • musk

      US /mʌsk/

      UK /mʌsk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
      C1
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    • neither side

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Not either of two sides or parties.
      • Phrase
      • Used to indicate that two opposing parties both failed to do something.
      • Not on either side of something.
      B2
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • offensive

      US /əˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /əˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing displeasure or anger
      • Attacking or intended to attack
      • Noun
      • A military attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • on the internet

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or available on the internet.
      • Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
      A2TOEIC
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    • outrage

      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
      B1
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
      A2
      More
    • public outrage

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A strong feeling of anger and shock felt by many people about something considered bad or unfair.
      B1
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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
      A1
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    • ramp

      US /ræmp/

      UK /ræmp/

      • Noun
      • Path that increases in height as you walk up it
      • Transitive Verb
      • To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
      B2
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    • rap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
      • Noun
      • Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
      B1
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    • rehab program

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A structured course of treatment for addiction or other health issues.
      • A structured course of physical therapy to recover from an injury or surgery.
      More
    • reputation

      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.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • scandal

      US /ˈskændl/

      UK /'skændl/

      • Noun
      • Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
      B1
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
      B1
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    • status

      US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/

      UK /'steɪtəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Position or rank relative to others in a society
      • Legal position of a person or thing
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • superstar

      US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/

      UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
      C2
      More
    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
      A2TOEIC
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    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
      A2TOEIC
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    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
      A2
      More
    • used 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
      A1
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    • victory

      US /ˈvɪktəri/

      UK /'vɪktərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Defeating or beating someone or something
      • An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
      B1
      More
    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
      B2
      More
    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
      C1
      More
    • ye

      US /ji:/

      UK /ji:/

      • Pronoun
      • Old word for 'you' in the plural
      B2
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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