annexation
US /ˌænɛksˈeʃən/
UK /ˌænek'seɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Incorporation of land from a country
B2Morearab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Moreauthority
US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/
UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to give orders to people
- Person who is an expert on a particular topic
A2TOEICMorecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecoalition
US /ˌkoəˈlɪʃən/
UK /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/
- Noun
- Union of separate political parties
B1Morecondemn
US /kənˈdɛm/
UK /kənˈdem/
- Transitive Verb
- To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredemolish
US /dɪˈmɑlɪʃ/
UK /dɪ'mɒlɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
C2TOEICMoredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredisplacement
US /dɪsˈplesmənt/
UK /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Number of liters a petrol engine has
- Act of replacing someone or something
B1Moredivide
US /dɪˈvaɪd/
UK /dɪ'vaɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- To separate something into equal pieces
- Noun
- A separation or distinction.
A2TOEICMoreerode
US /ɪˈrod/
UK /ɪ'rəʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
- To wear away gradually by water, ice or wind
B1TOEICMoreexpand
US /ɪkˈspænd/
UK /ɪk'spænd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something larger in size, number, amount
A2TOEICMorein areas
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreinterim
US /ˈɪntərɪm/
UK /ˈɪntərɪm/
- Adjective
- Acting or being used for a limited period of time
B1TOEICMoremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Morepopulation
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMorepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMorepriority
US /praɪˈɔrɪti, -ˈɑr-/
UK /praɪ'ɒrətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- A level of importance assigned to a task or process in a computer system.
- Adjective
- Denoting something that constitutes a priority.
B1TOEICMoreproperty
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMoreprospect
US /ˈprɑsˌpɛkt/
UK /'prɒspekt/
- Noun
- Opportunity or chance for success
- Person who is considered for a particular position
- Transitive Verb
- To search for minerals such as gold or diamonds
- To consider or explore something; examine.
A2TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoresettler
US /ˈsɛtlɚ/
UK /ˈsetlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person going to live in an uninhabited region
B1Moresignificant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
A2TOEICMoresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morespokesperson
US /ˈspoksˌpɚsən/
UK /ˈspəukspə:sn/
- Noun
- Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
B1Moresupposedly
US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/
UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/
- Adverb
- As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
A2Moreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMoreunlawful
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not conforming to legality
B1More
Vocabulary
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- erode: To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
- condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- coalition: Union of separate political parties
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- act: To behave in a certain way
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- land: Region or country
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- area: Amount of measured space
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
- spokesperson: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
- annexation: Incorporation of land from a country
- displacement: Number of liters a petrol engine has
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- settler: Person going to live in an uninhabited region
- unlawful: Not conforming to legality
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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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Critics condemn Israel's move to expand control over West Bank
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/10Ever wondered about the complex situation in the West Bank? This video dives into the recent Israeli actions, explaining key terms like 'annexation' and 'Oslo Accords' with advanced vocabulary you can use. It's a fantastic way to boost your understanding of international law and current events while expanding your English skills!
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