as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat the hands of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By the agency or through the actions of.
- Through the responsibility or fault of.
A1Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morebloodthirsty
US /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/
UK /'blʌdθɜ:stɪ/
- Adjective
- Violent; wanting to kill or shed blood
C2Moreexpert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMoregraphic
US /ˈɡræfɪk/
UK /ˈgræfɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning things that are drawn
- In clear detail, often when unpleasant in some way
- Noun
- Picture or drawing used to show something clearly
A2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremutilation
US /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/
UK /ˌmju:tɪ'leɪʃn/
- Noun
- Injury that causes disfigurement
B2Morepsychiatrist
US /saɪ'kaɪətrɪst/
UK /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Doctor who treats psychological disorders
- Doctor who treats psychological disorders
B2Morepsychology
US /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/
UK /saɪ'kɒlədʒɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- Way in which a person or group thinks and behaves
C2Moresatanic
US /səˈtænɪk, se-/
UK /səˈtænɪk/
- Adjective
- Extremely evil or cruel
C1Moreslasher
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing
C2Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moreterror
US /ˈtɛrɚ/
UK /ˈterə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- Extreme fear; dread.
A2Moretrail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMoreunexpected
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
- Adjective
- Surprising because it was not expected
- Noun
- An event or occurrence that was not anticipated.
B2Morevictim
US /ˈvɪktɪm/
UK /ˈvɪktɪm/
- Noun
- Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
B1TOEICMoreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- public: Owned by the government
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- psychiatrist: Doctor who treats psychological disorders
- graphic: Concerning things that are drawn
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- call: A order or request for action
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- california: A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the rd largest state; known for earthquakes
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- mutilation: Injury that causes disfigurement
- hour: 60 minutes
- killer: Something that is a challenge to deal with
- satanic: Extremely evil or cruel
- utah: A state in the western United States; settled in by Mormons led by Brigham Young
- bloodthirsty: Violent; wanting to kill or shed blood
- nevada: A state in the southwestern United States
- slasher: Weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing
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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 2026/02/11Dive into the chilling true crime case of the "Satanic Slasher" and explore the psychology behind spree killings! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to crime and investigation, all while following a gripping news report format.
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