affordability
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Cheap enough to buy something you want
B1Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreat arm's length
US /ˌæt ˈɑrmz lɛŋkθ/
UK /ˌæt ˈɑ:mz leŋθ/
- other
- At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
- other
- Keeping a socially or emotionally safe distance.
B2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebring on
US /brɪŋ ɑn/
UK /briŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
A1Morebureaucratic
US /ˌbjʊrəˈkrætɪk/
UK /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/
- Adjective
- Characterized by too many rules or officials
B2Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorechief
US /tʃif/
UK /tʃi:f/
- Noun
- Leader of a race or group of people
- The one highest in authority or importance
- Adjective
- The one highest in authority or importance
A2Morechildcare
US /ˈtʃaɪldker/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldkeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Looking after children and babies
- Adjective
- Looking after children and babies
C1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Morecouple
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
A2Moredemocratic
US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/
UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
B2Moredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moredump out
US /dʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʌmp aʊt/
- other
- To empty the contents of a container.
B2Moreelect
US /ɪˈlɛkt/
UK /ɪ'lekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To select someone for a position by voting
B1TOEICMorefavorable
US /ˈfevərəbəl, ˈfevrə-/
UK /'feɪvərəbl/
- Adjective
- When a good result or positive outcome is likely
B2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrankly speaking
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be honest; to say what you really think.
B2Moregovernance
US /ˈɡʌvənəns/
UK /ˈgʌvənəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Way a government is run; function of a government
B2Moregovernor
US /ˈgʌvərnə(r)/
UK /ˈgʌvənə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who leads a state or province
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the clouds
US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/
UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/
- other
- Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
B1Moreinauguration
US /ɪnˌɔɡjəˈreʃən/
UK /ɪˌnɔ:ɡjə'reɪʃn/
- Noun
- Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
C1Moreinstitutional
US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənəl, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtju:ʃənl/
- Adjective
- Being related or similar to an institution
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenaive
US /nɑˈiv/
UK /naɪˈi:v/
- Adjective
- Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- (Of art) produced in a simple, unaffected style, typically by someone who has not had formal training.
B2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
on the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprogressive
US /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /prəˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Believing in modern ideas about social change
- Increasing in extent or severity; occurring in gradual stages.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People believing in bringing about social change
- A person advocating or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Morerocket
US /ˈrɑkɪt/
UK /'rɒkɪt/
- Noun
- Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
- To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
B1Morerun against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To compete against someone in an election or contest.
- To be in opposition or conflict with something.
A1Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMorescenario
US /səˈner.i.oʊ/
UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
- Noun
- An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
B1Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMorestatewide
US /ˈstetˌwaɪd/
UK /ˈsteɪtwaɪd/
- Adverb
- Occurring or extending throughout a state
C1Moresubway station
US
UK
- Noun
- A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
A1Moresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Moreunify
US /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/
UK /'ju:nɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring or join together into one
B2TOEICMoreuniversal
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.
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused 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
A1Moreway up there
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a considerable height or distance.
- In a high or elevated position; far above.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
- in terms of
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- dump out: To empty the contents of a container.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- frankly speaking: To be honest; to say what you really think.
- subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- couple: To join something to something else
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- great: Very good; better than before
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- bureaucratic: Characterized by too many rules or officials
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- unify: To bring or join together into one
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- governance: Way a government is run; function of a government
- childcare: Looking after children and babies
- institutional: Being related or similar to an institution
- affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
- statewide: Occurring or extending throughout a state
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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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Enten: Zohran Mamdani's popularity 'up like a rocket' as he prepares to lead NYC
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/31Get ready to dive into the buzz around Zohran Mamdani's rising popularity as he prepares to lead NYC! You'll hear how his approval ratings have "gone up like a rocket" and explore the potential impact of his bold promises, like universal childcare and rent freezes. This is a fantastic chance to pick up some great political and economic vocabulary!
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