admire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Moreas a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
- Phrase
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
C2Moreassistant
US /əˈsɪstənt/
UK /əˈsɪstənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps another, usually as a job
- Adjective
- (Person) helping another, usually as a job
A2TOEICMoreat that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMoreawareness
US /əˈwɛrnɪs/
UK /əˈweənəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Having knowledge of something
A2TOEICMorebackground
US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Images, color, or information behind the main one
- Someone's personal work and educational history
- Adjective
- Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
- Hidden or not easily seen
A2TOEICMorebarber
US /ˈbɑ:rbə(r)/
UK /ˈbɑ:bə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
B2Morebarbershop
US /ˈbɑrbɚˌʃɑp/
UK /ˈbɑ:bəˌʃɔp/
- Countable Noun
- Shop where men can get their hair cut, get shaved
C2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecharismatic
US /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Able to attract and make them like you
B2Morechemistry
US /ˈkɛmɪstri/
UK /'kemɪstrɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of the structure of substances
B1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecompete
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.
A2Morecongregation
US /ˌkɑ:ŋgrɪˈgeɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒŋgrɪˈgeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people, animals, etc. collected together
B1Moredirector
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
A2TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexclamation
US /ˌɛkskləˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃn/
- Noun
- Abrupt excited utterance
- The act of exclaiming; a loud outcry or expression of protest or complaint.
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefish out of water
US /fɪʃ aʊt ʌv ˈwɑtɚ/
UK /fɪʃ aut əv ˈwɔ:tə/
- other
- Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
B2Moregot 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
A1Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreorigin
US /ˈɔrədʒɪn,ˈɑr-/
UK /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
- Noun
- Point at which something begins or is created
- A person's social or ethnic background.
A2TOEICMorepageant
US /ˈpædʒənt/
UK /'pædʒənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rich and spectacular ceremony
- A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
B2Moreparamount
US /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
UK /ˈpærəmaʊnt/
- Adjective
- More important/significant than all other things
B2TOEICMorepastor
US /ˈpæstɚ/
UK /'pɑ:stə(r)/
- Noun
- Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
B2Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorepreacher
US /ˈpritʃər/
UK /ˈpri:tʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
B1Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Morespecific
US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
- Adjective
- Precise; particular; just about that thing
- Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
A2Morestandup
US
UK
- Adjective
- (Of comedian) standing to deliver jokes
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- next to: Being located along side another
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- got to: To arrive at some place
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- performance: Act of doing something
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- assistant: Person who helps another, usually as a job
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- paramount: More important/significant than all other things
- exclamation: Abrupt excited utterance
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
- pageant: Rich and spectacular ceremony
- pastor: Minister in charge of a Christian church or group
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- preacher: One speaking in church, etc. about religious ideas
- congregation: Group of people, animals, etc. collected together
- barbershop: Shop where men can get their hair cut, get shaved
- standup: (Of comedian) standing to deliver jokes
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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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Arsenio Hall: Paramount Originally Turned Down "Coming To America" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/31Ever wonder how iconic movies get made? In this hilarious clip, Arsenio Hall shares the wild story of how "Coming to America" was almost a no-go at Paramount, giving you a peek into Hollywood's behind-the-scenes magic! You'll pick up some fun observational humor and learn about the pressures of pleasing your parents, all while enjoying a great conversation.
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