accelerate
US /ækˈsɛləˌret/
UK /əkˈseləreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to occur earlier than expected
- To increase the speed or rate of something
B1TOEICMoreat 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 that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreaverage
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
A2TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Morecurrency
US /ˈkɚrənsi, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrənsɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Widespread acceptance
- Money system that a country uses
B1Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoredevaluation
US /ˌdi:ˌvæljʊ'eɪʃn/
UK /ˌdi:ˌvæljʊ'eɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reduction of something's value, e.g. a currency
B2Moreevaporate
US /ɪˈvæpəˌret/
UK /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To pass off or away; to disappear
- Transitive Verb
- To change from a liquid into a gaseous state
B2Moreexponentially
US /ˌekspə'nenʃəlɪ/
UK /ˌekspə'nenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- At an increasingly rapid rate; extremely quickly.
C1Morefar worse
US
UK
- Adjective
- Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
- Adverb
- To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein 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 reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMoreinsanely
US /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/
UK /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an insane manner
B2Moreinstantly
US /ˈɪnstəntli/
UK /ˈɪnstəntli/
- Adverb
- In a manner without delay; immediately
A2Moreintrinsic
US /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk, -sɪk/
UK /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
- Adjective
- Being naturally and always a part of something
B1Moreliterally
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.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremass
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
B1Moremassively
US /'mæsɪvlɪ/
UK /'mæsɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- To a very large degree or in a large manner
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremortgage
US /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒ/
UK /'mɔ:ɡɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- A legal agreement in which you borrow money in order to buy a house using the house as a guarantee
- Transitive Verb
- To borrow money to buy a house, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if you cannot pay the debt
B1TOEICMoremortgage payments
US
UK
- Noun
- Regular installments paid towards the repayment of a mortgage loan.
negative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Morepay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
A1Morepaying off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bribe someone.
- To result in success; to be worthwhile.
A1Moreproper
US /ˈprɑpɚ/
UK /'prɒpə(r)/
- Adjective
- Correct according to social or moral rules
- Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
A2TOEICMoreprosperous
US /ˈprɑspərəs/
UK /'prɒspərəs/
- Adjective
- Being successful and having a lot of money
- Growing healthily
B1Morerealistic
US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Looks or appears real; like things really are
- Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
A2Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Morereset
US /riˈsɛt/
UK /ˌri:'set/
- Transitive Verb
- To return to the original start or formation
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to the original start or formation
C1Moreresult in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
run on
US /rʌn ɑn/
UK /rʌn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
A1Moresacrifice
US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/
UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/
- Noun
- Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- Person/animal killed to please a god
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal or human to please a god
- To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
B1Moresame 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.
A1Morespend money
US /spɛnd ˈmʌni/
UK /spend ˈmʌni/
- Phrase
- To use money to buy or pay for something.
A1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoresustainable
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of continuing for a long time
- Able to be maintained without running out of
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- at least: As a minimum
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- mortgage payments: Regular installments paid towards the repayment of a mortgage loan.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- check out
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- military: Army or armed forces
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- huge: Very very large
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
- prosperous: Being successful and having a lot of money
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- intrinsic: Being naturally and always a part of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- evaporate: To pass off or away; to disappear
- insanely: In an insane manner
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- massively: To a very large degree or in a large manner
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- devaluation: Reduction of something's value, e.g. a currency
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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 2026/03/12Ever wondered how current events could impact your finances? This video dives deep into the US national debt and the potential economic fallout, using terms like 'dollar devaluation' and 'interest payments' that you'll definitely want to add to your vocabulary! It's a fantastic way to boost your knowledge and pick up some advanced economic terms while understanding a crucial global topic.
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