advantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreaid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMoreat 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 work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMoreback onto
US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/
UK /bæk ˈɒntə/
- other
- To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
B1Morebackbone
US /ˈbækˌbon/
UK /'bækbəʊn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strength and determination
B2Morebeside the point
US /bɪˈsaɪd ði pɔɪnt/
UK /biˈsaid ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Irrelevant; not important to the issue being discussed.
- Phrase
- Not the most important thing; not relevant to the main subject.
A2Morebetter known as
US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/
UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/
- Phrase
- More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
A1Morecharm
US /tʃɑrm/
UK /tʃɑ:m/
- Noun
- Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecongest
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become very crowded
B2Moreconservation
US /ˌkɑ:nsərˈveɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Protecting the environment or a species
- Act of keeping in reserve
B1Moreconverge
US /kənˈvɚdʒ/
UK /kən'vɜ:dʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of two roads) to come together
- If ideas, opinions, etc. converge, they gradually become similar.
B2Moredetour
US /ˈdi:tʊr/
UK /ˈdi:tʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) go around, as to avoid an accident
B2Moreextend
US /ɪkˈstɛnd/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
- Transitive Verb
- To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- To reach from one point to another
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.
B1Morefit together
US /fɪt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /fɪt təˈɡeðə/
- other
- To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
B1Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefulfil
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To finish or provide something successfully
- To make real, to bring into effect
B1Moregenerously
US /ˈdʒɛnərəslɪ/
UK /'dʒenərəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a generous way; without holding back
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregrizzly
US /'grɪzlɪ/
UK /'grɪzlɪ/
- Adjective
- Grayish
C1Morehappy ending
US
UK
- Noun
- A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehut
US /hʌt/
UK /hʌt/
- Countable Noun
- Small and simple building
B1Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in 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 half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
B2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the business of
US /ɪn ðə ˈbɪznəs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈbiznis ɔv/
- other
- Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreinadvertently
US /ˌɪnədˈvɜ:rtəntli/
UK /ˌɪnədˈvɜ:təntli/
- Adverb
- Without intention, accidentally
B2Moreinfrastructure
US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
B1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintersect
US /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkt/
UK /ˌɪntə'sekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To divide something by crossing it
B2Moreintersection
US /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
UK /ˌɪntə'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two things cross
- A point or line common to two or more lines or surfaces that cross or meet.
B2Moreinterstate
US /ˈɪntərsteɪt/
UK /ˈɪntəsteɪt/
- Adjective
- Connecting or running through two or more states
B1Morekick back
US /kɪk bæk/
UK /kik bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and enjoy oneself.
A1Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoreloophole
US /ˈlu:phoʊl/
UK /ˈlu:phəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
- A way to avoid a rule or law without breaking it.
C1Moremajor
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
A2TOEICMoremandate
US /ˈmænˌdet/
UK /'mændeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To order that something is done
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official command or order
- The authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that has won an election.
B2TOEICMoremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremidwest
US
UK
- Adjective
- North central region of the United States
B1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoremotel
US /moˈtɛl/
UK /məʊ'tel/
- Countable Noun
- Drive-in hotel which provides lodging and parking
B2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoption
US /ˈɑpʃən/
UK /'ɒpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A choice
- A right to buy or sell something at a particular price within a particular period.
A2TOEICMoreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMoreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMoreramp
US /ræmp/
UK /ræmp/
- Noun
- Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- Transitive Verb
- To slope or incline; (phrasal: ramp up) to increase the level or amount of something sharply; to furnish with a sloping surface.
B2Morerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morerestore
US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/
UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To return a thing to its original condition
B1Moreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moreroute
US /rut, raʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to get from one place to another place; path
- Path or way that people often use
- Transitive Verb
- To send along a particular path or way
A2TOEICMoresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMorestretch
US /strɛtʃ/
UK /stretʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- To make something bigger by pulling on it
- Noun
- Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
- A consecutive row of things
A2TOEICMoretake it from me
US /teɪk ɪt frəm mi/
UK /teɪk ɪt frɒm mi:/
- other
- Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
B2Moretechnically
US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˈteknɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an exact and particular manner
- With technical skill or expertise.
A2Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
A2Moretoll
US /tol/
UK /təʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- Number of people hurt or killed in a disaster
- Intransitive Verb
- (Bell) to ring in a slow, loud and repeated way
B2TOEICMoreway up here
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- In a high-ranking position or status, often implying a distance from everyday realities.
A1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewildlife
US /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
UK /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
- Uncountable Noun
- All wild animals
B1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
- take it from me: Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- beside the point: Irrelevant; not important to the issue being discussed.
- have to: Must do
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- at least: As a minimum
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- check out
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- section: A part of a whole
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- aid: To help others and provide things
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- option: A choice
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- inadvertently: Without intention, accidentally
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- mandate: To order that something is done
- intersection: Place where two things cross
- ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- quarter: 25 cents
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- act: To behave in a certain way
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- conservation: Protecting the environment or a species
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- grizzly: Grayish
- charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- part: Division of a book
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- backbone: Strength and determination
- intersect: To divide something by crossing it
- converge: (E.g. of two roads) to come together
- loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
- hut: Small and simple building
- wildlife: All wild animals
- interstate: Connecting or running through two or more states
- fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
- congest: To be or become very crowded
- generously: In a generous way; without holding back
- midwest: North central region of the United States
- motel: Drive-in hotel which provides lodging and parking
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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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The Highway Loophole That Created The Worst Town in America
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/03Ever wondered about the weirdest towns in America? This video dives into Breezewood, Pennsylvania, and the highway loophole that made it famous, packed with fascinating infrastructure history and vocabulary you won't find in textbooks! You'll also learn about conservation efforts, making this a super interesting and educational watch.
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