above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
A1Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
as such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
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.
C2Moreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebehind with
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
- Not having done something that you should have done.
A1Morebeing with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- Supporting someone's opinion or cause.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Accompanying someone; spending time with someone.
- Supporting someone; agreeing with someone.
A1Morebobby
US /ˈbɑ:bi/
UK /ˈbɒbi/
- Noun
- Police officer (UK slang)
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C1Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morechoke on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be unable to breathe properly because something is stuck in your throat or airway.
clothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Moredirector
US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/
UK /də'rektə(r)/
- Noun
- Senior person who manages part of an organization
- Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
A2TOEICMoredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreinitial
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl/
UK /ɪ'nɪʃl/
- Noun
- First letter of your given name
- The beginning or commencement of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To authorize something by writing your initials
- To mark or sign with one's initials.
A2TOEICMoreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Morejustice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Morekitty
US /ˈkɪti/
UK /'kɪtɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Amount of money a group of people share
- Money contributed for expenses by group of people
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morelive for
US /liv fɔr/
UK /liv fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremarvel
US /ˈmɑ:rvl/
UK /ˈmɑ:vl/
- Noun
- Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- A feeling of wonder, astonishment, or admiration
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel wonder, astonishment, or admiration
B2Morementor
US /'mentɔ:r/
UK /'mentɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Experienced or wise person who advises others
- Transitive Verb
- To act as an advisor or teacher to someone
B2TOEICMoremutant
US /ˈmjutn:t/
UK /ˈmju:tənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Organism derived from a change in genes
- A fictional being with altered or enhanced abilities due to mutation.
- Adjective
- Resulting from or showing the effect of mutation.
- Differing in some respect from the normal or typical form.
B2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff camera
US /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔf ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- Not being filmed or recorded.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreportray
US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/
UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To play a character in theater or on film
- To represent something for artistic purposes
B2Moreportrayal
US /pɔ:rˈtreɪəl/
UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪəl/
- Noun
- Actor's representation of a character
- The way person/thing is represented in a book etc.
B2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresign over
US /saɪn ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /saɪn ˈəuvə/
- other
- To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
B2Morespotlight
US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/
UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/
- Noun
- Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or put attention on something
C1Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Morestark
US /stɑ:rk/
UK /stɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Very clear and often unpleasant
B2Moresue
US /su/
UK /su:/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To take legal action against someone
B2Moresuperhero
US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/
- Noun
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Moresuperman
US /ˈsjupɚˌmæn/
UK /'su:pəmæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person with great powers and abilities
C2Moresurfer
US /ˈsɜ:rfər/
UK /ˈsɜ:fə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person riding the waves on a surfboard
B1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moreto death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevillain
US /ˈvɪlən/
UK /'vɪlən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Character in a story who is mean or evil
- Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
B2Morewidow
US /ˈwɪdo/
UK /'wɪdəʊ/
- Noun
- Woman whose husband has died
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- stand out
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look back: To think about past events
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- sign over: To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- choke on: To be unable to breathe properly because something is stuck in your throat or airway.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- going on: To continue doing something
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- initial: First letter of your given name
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- act: To behave in a certain way
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- sue: Person's name
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- mutant: Organism derived from a change in genes
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- widow: Woman whose husband has died
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- surfer: Person riding the waves on a surfboard
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
- kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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 2026/03/18Ever wonder how some iconic superhero moments aged poorly because of behind-the-scenes drama or controversies? This video dives into those uncomfortable scenes and the real-world issues like actor misconduct and onscreen sexualization that make them cringeworthy now! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to film criticism and cultural issues while exploring the darker side of Marvel and DC films.
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