agency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreanalogous
US /əˈnæləɡəs/
UK /əˈnæləgəs/
- Adjective
- Similar and comparable to
B2Moreassembly
US /əˈsɛmbli/
UK /ə'semblɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of putting the parts of something together
- Group of people gathered for a purpose
B1TOEICMoreastounding
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To surprise someone greatly
C1Moreat 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 once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreautomotive industry
US
UK
- Noun
- The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
B1Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMorebespoke
US /bɪˈspoʊk/
UK /biˈspəuk/
- Adjective
- Custom-made
C1Morebring down
US /brɪŋ daʊn/
UK /briŋ daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- To kill someone, often with a gun
A1Moreby and large
US /baɪ ənd lɑrdʒ/
UK /bai ænd lɑ:dʒ/
- Phrase
- Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- Taking everything into consideration; all things considered.
A2Morecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecompatible
US /kəmˈpætəbəl/
UK /kəmˈpætəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to get on or be used well together
- (of two things) able to exist or work together without conflict.
B2Morecompetition
US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fighting against others to win something
- A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
A2Morecritically
US /ˈkrɪtɪklɪ/
UK /'krɪtɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- As part of the process of judging something
- In a way that is serious or dangerous; vitally
A2Morecustomize
US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make, change according to the user's needs
C1Morecut costs
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reduce expenses or spending.
A2Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Morediesel
US /ˈdizəl, -səl/
UK /ˈdi:zl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- Countable Noun
- An internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to ignite the fuel.
- A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
B1Moredime
US /daɪm/
UK /daɪm/
- Countable Noun
- Coin worth 10 US cents
B2Moredisability
US /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
UK /ˌdɪsə'bɪlətɪ/
- Noun
- Condition limiting your ability to do something
A2Moreencourage
US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMoreensure
US /ɛnˈʃʊr/
UK /ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something sure, certain, or safe
A2TOEICMorefederal
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.
B1Morefederal funding
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
C1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Moregot 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
A1Moreharness
US /ˈhɑrnɪs/
UK /'hɑ:nɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To capture the power of something
- To put a harness on (an animal).
- Noun
- Equipment used by horses to pull things
- A means of controlling and utilizing something, especially natural energy.
B1TOEICMorehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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 general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein reference to
US /ɪn ˈrɛfərəns tu/
UK /in ˈrefrəns tu:/
- Phrase
- Relating to; with regard to
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreincredibly important
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely significant or crucial.
A1Moreinstance
US /ˈɪnstəns/
UK /'ɪnstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An example of something; case
- An occurrence of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To give as an example of something else
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
nimble
US /ˈnɪmbəl/
UK /ˈnɪmbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to move quickly and easily
C1Moreobvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon average
US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/
UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
B1Moreon the books
US /ɑn ðə bʊks/
UK /ɒn ðə bʊks/
- other
- Recorded in official documents or laws.
B2Moreout of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Morepercentile
US /pɚˈsɛnˌtaɪl/
UK /pəˈsentaɪl/
- Noun
- A range of scores allotted to parts of one hundred
C1Moreprocure
US /prəˈkjʊr/
UK /prəˈkjʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get something, by making an effort
- To buy a prostitute for someone
B2TOEICMoreprocurement
US /prəˈkjʊrmənt/
UK /prəˈkjʊəmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of getting possession of something
C2TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorereasonable
US /ˈrizənəbəl/
UK /ˈri:znəbl/
- Adjective
- Being somewhat good, but not great
- Fair and sensible; appropriate
A2TOEICMorerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorereduce
US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
A2TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerequest for
US
UK
- Noun
- A formal application or appeal for something.
- A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreset 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.
A1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestandardization
US /ˌstændədaɪ'zeɪʃn/
UK /ˌstændədaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Establishment of a standard or accepted level
B2Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretransit
US /ˈtrænsɪt, -zɪt/
UK /ˈtrænzɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of transportation, often in a city
- Process of changing planes at airports
- Adjective
- Concerning a transport system in a city
B1Moretransportation
US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/
UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of moving people or goods between places
- A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
B1Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- in terms of
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for instance: As an example.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- deal with
- have on: To be wearing something.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on the books: Recorded in official documents or laws.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- set up
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- instance: An example of something; case
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- compatible: Able to get on or be used well together
- harness: To capture the power of something
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- astounding: To surprise someone greatly
- important: Having power or authority
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- reasonable: Being somewhat good, but not great
- assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
- critically: As part of the process of judging something
- disability: Condition limiting your ability to do something
- business: A company formed for making profit
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- dime: Coin worth 10 US cents
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- datum: Item of factual information
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- nimble: Being able to move quickly and easily
- bespoke: Custom-made
- procure: To get something, by making an effort
- procurement: Act of getting possession of something
- percentile: A range of scores allotted to parts of one hundred
- analogous: Similar and comparable to
- standardization: Establishment of a standard or accepted level
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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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How America Ended Up Paying So Much for Public Buses
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/15Ever wondered why public buses cost so much in the US? This video dives into the fascinating world of bus procurement and policy, revealing why American buses are among the priciest in the world. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to public transit and policy debates along the way!
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