ancient
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.
A2Morearena
US /əˈrinə/
UK /ə'ri:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
B1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Moreclassical
US /ˈklæsɪkəl/
UK /ˈklæsɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- (Of music) serious and traditional in form
B1Morecompete
US /kəmˈpit/
UK /kəmˈpi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- To try to gain something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
A2Morecompetition
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.
A2Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredetermination
US /dɪˌtɚməˈneʃən/
UK /dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- The act of finding out or establishing something exactly, usually as the result of research or calculation.
B1Morefestive
US /ˈfɛstɪv/
UK /'festɪv/
- Adjective
- Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
B2Morefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Moreidentity
US /aɪˈdɛntɪti/
UK /aɪ'dentətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Collection of qualities that makes a person
- Who someone is; the name of a person
B1Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Moremartial
US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/
UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
B1Moremat
US /mæt/
UK /mæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
- Piece of material put on table, etc. to protect it
B1Moreon the mat
US /ɑn ði mæt/
UK /ɔn ðə mæt/
- Phrase
- Located on the wrestling mat; in a wrestling match.
- Located on an exercise or yoga mat.
- Idiom
- Being reprimanded or scolded; facing disciplinary action.
A1Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorepromote
US /prəˈmoʊt/
UK /prəˈməʊt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- To move someone to a higher position or rank
A2TOEICMoreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMorerevive
US /rɪˈvaɪv/
UK /rɪˈvaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To return to life, good health, strength etc.
B2TOEICMoresacred
US /ˈsekrɪd/
UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/
- Adjective
- Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- Being highly valued and respected
B1Moresoutheast
US /saʊθˈist, saʊˈist/
UK /ˌsaʊθ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the southeastern part of an area
B2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMorethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Morethunder
US /ˈθʌndɚ/
UK /'θʌndə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loud sound
- The sound that comes from the sky from lightning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sound like that made by lightning
B1Moretournament
US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/
UK /'tʊənəmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Sports contest with many games to find a winner
B2Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMorevitality
US /vaɪˈtælɪti/
UK /vaɪˈtæləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of having energy and life
- The capacity to live and develop; the power of survival or continuance.
B1Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2More
Vocabulary
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- on the mat: Located on the wrestling mat; in a wrestling match.
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- strength: Condition of being strong
- atmosphere: Air around us
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- great: Very good; better than before
- martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- thunder: Loud sound
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- vitality: Quality of having energy and life
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- mat: Piece of material used to cover, protect the floor
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- classical: Concerning the culture of ancient Greece or Rome
- southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
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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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Ding Ding posted on 2026/03/20Get ready for some exciting action at the ancient Cổ Loa wrestling festival! You'll experience the vibrant festival atmosphere and pick up vocabulary related to traditional sports and cultural heritage. This is a fantastic chance to see SEA Games medalists in action and feel the martial spirit!
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