acquire
US /əˈkwaɪr/
UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To get or earn something by thinking or working
- To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
A2TOEICMoreadopt
US /əˈdɑ:pt/
UK /əˈdɒpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To legally take a child into your family
- To take on responsibility for something
A2TOEICMoreadore
US /əˈdɔr, əˈdor/
UK /ə'dɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To love very much; to give honor to
B2Moreattend
US /əˈtɛnd/
UK /əˈtend/
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of someone in need
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
- To be present at an event
B1TOEICMorebasement
US /ˈbesmənt/
UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/
- Noun
- Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
B1Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorebox in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
B2Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheetah
US /ˈtʃitə/
UK /ˈtʃi:tə/
- Countable Noun
- Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
B2Morechez
US /ʃe/
UK /ʃeɪ/
- Phrase
- (French) at the home of; with
C1Morechimpanzee
US /ˌtʃɪmpænˈzi,-pən-,tʃɪmˈpænzi/
UK /ˌtʃɪmpæn'zi:/
- Countable Noun
- Animal similar to a monkey but without a tail
B2Morecinema
US /ˈsɪnəmə/
UK /ˈsɪnəmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place for showing movies
- Film industry or movie business
A2Morecollar
US /ˈkɑlɚ/
UK /'kɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Band put around the neck of an animal
- Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
- To seize or arrest (someone).
B1Morecommunism
US /ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/
UK /'kɒmjʊnɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Political system with state-controlled industry
B1Morecourageous
US /kəˈredʒəs/
UK /kəˈreɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Able to face danger without fear
A2Moreembark
US /ɪmˈbɑ:rk/
UK /ɪmˈbɑ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
B2TOEICMorefamously
US /ˈfeməsli/
UK /ˈfeɪməsli/
- Adverb
- In a manner or to an extent that is well known
B1Morefrenzy
US /ˈfrɛnzi/
UK /ˈfrenzi/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
B2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moreheroine
US /ˈhɛroɪn/
UK /ˈherəʊɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Woman of great courage/strength who saves others
- Main female character in a book, play or film
B1Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein recognition
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- During the process of identifying someone or something.
C2Morein 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.
A1Moreinvade
US /ɪnˈved/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter something causing a harmful result
- To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
B1Moreinvisible
US /ɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈvɪzəbl/
- Adjective
- Being unable to be seen
- Of money earned from services, instead of products
B1TOEICMorejournalist
US /ˈdʒɚnəlɪst/
UK /ˈdʒɜ:nəlɪst/
- Noun
- Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
A2TOEICMorelatin
US /ˈlætn/
UK /ˈlætɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- Adjective
- Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
C2Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremarch on
US /mɑrtʃ ɑn/
UK /mɑ:tʃ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
- Intransitive Verb
- To proceed or advance in a determined way, especially in a military context.
A1Moremarriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
A2Moremove over
US /muv ˈovɚ/
UK /mu:v ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- To change one's job or position within an organization.
of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepantheon
US /ˈpænθiˌɑn, -ən/
UK /'pænθɪən/
- Noun
- Temple dedicated to all the gods
C1Morepig
US /pɪɡ/
UK /pɪg/
- Countable Noun
- Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
- Greedy person
B1Morepossession
US /pəˈzɛʃən/
UK /pə'zeʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being under the control of evil spirits
- Crime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
- Countable Noun
- Something that is owned by a person
- A territory controlled by a country.
A2TOEICMoreprovocative
US /prəˈvɑ:kətɪv/
UK /prəˈvɒkətɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
B2Morepursue
US /pɚˈsu/
UK /pə'sju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- To try to achieve or get something over time
B1TOEICMorerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreracism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
B2Morerags to riches
US
UK
- Noun
- Used to describe a person who started with nothing and made themselves wealthy.
rave
US /rev/
UK /reɪv/
- Countable Noun
- A dance party with loud music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To shower praise upon; speak very highly of
- To speak or shout loudly, angrily or as if crazy
B2TOEICMoreresistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force that stops or slows movement of something
- Refusal to accept something new or different
A2TOEICMorerestrict
US /rɪˈstrɪkt/
UK /rɪ'strɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent a person from doing something
- To keep someone or something within certain physical boundaries.
A2Moreretrospective
US /ˌrɛtrəˈspɛktɪv/
UK /ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
- Adjective
- Relating to or thinking about the past
- Taking effect from a date in the past.
- Noun
- An exhibition or compilation showing the development of the work of a particular artist over a period of time.
C1TOEICMorescout
US /skaʊt/
UK /skaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To watch or search for something or someone
B2Moresegregate
US /ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡet/
UK /'seɡrɪɡeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To separate people by skin color, sex or religion
- To separate one part of a thing from another part
B2Moresensation
US /sɛnˈseʃən/
UK /sen'seɪʃn/
- Noun
- (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- Mental feeling caused by a previous experience
B1Moreserious money
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or significant sum of money.
- A substantial investment or financial commitment.
B1Moresnake
US /snek/
UK /sneɪk/
- Noun
- An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- Intransitive Verb
- To move like a snake
- To wind in a long path like the shape of a snake
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresuccessful
US /səkˈsɛsfəl/
UK /səkˈsesfl/
- Adjective
- Having the desired effect or result
- Having achieved wealth, respect, or social status
A2Moresuite
US /swit/
UK /swi:t/
- Noun
- Group of several shorter pieces of music
- Set of rooms used for a particular purpose
B2TOEICMoresurname
US /ˈsɜ:rneɪm/
UK /ˈsɜ:neɪm/
- Noun
- Your family name
B2Moretalent
US /ˈtælənt/
UK /'tælənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability of a person to do something well
- Person with a strong natural ability in something
B1Moretortoise
US /ˈtɔ:rtəs/
UK /ˈtɔ:təs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
C1Moretribe
US /traɪb/
UK /traɪb/
- Noun
- Racial group united by language, religion, customs
B1Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1More
Vocabulary
- rags to riches: Used to describe a person who started with nothing and made themselves wealthy.
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- serious money: A large or significant sum of money.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- march on: To continue with a journey or task despite difficulties.
- check out
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- spot: A certain place or area
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- rave: A dance party with loud music
- talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- journalist: Writer of news reports for newspapers etc.
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
- provocative: Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
- courageous: Able to face danger without fear
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- restrict: To prevent a person from doing something
- tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- cinema: A place for showing movies
- frenzy: State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
- scout: To watch or search for something or someone
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- suite: Group of several shorter pieces of music
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- live: To be alive
- skyrocket: (Prices or things) to increase suddenly
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- communism: Political system with state-controlled industry
- cheetah: Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
- chimpanzee: Animal similar to a monkey but without a tail
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- tortoise: Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
- wildly: In an uncontrolled manner; very; strongly
- heroine: Woman of great courage/strength who saves others
- pantheon: Temple dedicated to all the gods
- club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
- retrospective: Relating to or thinking about the past
- snake: An animal with a long body, no arms or legs
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- surname: Your family name
- segregate: To separate people by skin color, sex or religion
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- marry: To become the husband or wife of someone
- pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
- chez: (French) at the home of; with
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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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Josephine Baker: The musical icon who became a WWII spy | BBC Ideas
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/05Get ready to be inspired by the incredible life of Josephine Baker, a dazzling performer who secretly became a spy for the French Resistance during WWII! You'll dive into her amazing journey from rags to riches and pick up some advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures along the way.
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