acquisition
US /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən/
UK /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- A company or asset bought by another company.
B1TOEICMoreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Moreanchor
US /ˈæŋkɚ/
UK /'æŋkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- Person who presents a news program on TV
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
- To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
B2TOEICMoreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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 some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Moreconcern
US /kənˈsɚn/
UK /kənˈsɜ:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Company, firm or business
- Feeling of worry or anxiety
A2TOEICMorecritical
US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
A2Morecriticize
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
UK /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To assess the work of others
- To say that someone or something is bad
B1Moredeliver
US /dɪˈlɪvɚ/
UK /dɪ'lɪvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- To save someone from a problem or crisis
A2TOEICMoredelve
US /delv/
UK /delv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information
C1TOEICMorediscourse
US /ˈdɪskɔrs/
UK /'dɪskɔ:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of how we write and speak
- Long talk or essay about a subject
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a long speech
B1TOEICMoredistort
US /dɪˈstɔrt/
UK /dɪ'stɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- To exaggerate the truth or fact, e.g. to deceive
B1Moreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMorefight on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
forum
US /ˈfɔrəm/
UK /'fɔ:rəm/
- Noun
- Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
B1Moregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
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 places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Moreinterpret
US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express so that others understand it
- To translate what is said into another language
A2TOEICMoreinterrupt
US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop something from happening for a while
- To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
- Noun
- A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
B1TOEICMorelisten in
US /ˈlɪsən ɪn/
UK /ˈlisn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To secretly listen to a conversation.
make of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
A1Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremuch anticipated
US
UK
- Adjective
- Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
A1Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff script
US
UK
- Adverb
- Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
- Deviating from the planned or expected course of action.
B2Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon notice
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- Phrase
- In a state of being warned that one's performance or behavior is unsatisfactory and could lead to dismissal.
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the scene
US /ɑn ði sin/
UK /ɔn ðə si:n/
- Phrase
- Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
B1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Morereaction
US /riˈækʃən/
UK /rɪ'ækʃn/
- Noun
- Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- Feeling or action in response to something
A2Moreread out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
A1Morescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreslam
US /slæm/
UK /slæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize sharply
- To shut with a lot of force, making a loud noise
- Noun
- Act or sound of closing a door, etc. violently
B1Morespecifically
US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
A2Morestand up against
US /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /stænd ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
A2Morestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMoretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMorethreat
US /θrɛt/
UK /θret/
- Noun
- Warning of probable trouble
- A warning that you may be harmed
A2TOEICMorethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moreunderway
US /ˌʌndɚˈwe/
UK /ˌʌndəˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- Happening now
B2TOEICMoreunfairly
US /ʌnˈfɛrlɪ/
UK /ʌnˈfeəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment
B1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
vast
US /væst/
UK /vɑ:st/
- Adjective
- Being very large in size or amount
A2TOEICMorewolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- in terms of
- much anticipated: Eagerly awaited; greatly expected.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- stand up against: To resist or oppose someone or something; to defend oneself against an attack or injustice.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
- off script: Not following a prepared script; speaking or acting spontaneously.
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- military: Army or armed forces
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- blast: To attack someone with words
- address: Exact street location of a place
- acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- slam: To criticize sharply
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- delve: To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- own: To have something as your property
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- discourse: The study of how we write and speak
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- underway: Happening now
- distort: To change the shape, appearance, or sound
- nick: Person's name
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- unfairly: In a way that is not right or does not involve equal treatment
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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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Trump: 'I wont use force' to take Greenland
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/21Ever wondered about international land deals? This video dives into Trump's surprising statements on acquiring Greenland and his take on US-Denmark relations, all from the World Economic Forum stage! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to foreign policy and international affairs, perfect for understanding complex global discussions.
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