accumulate
US /əˈkjumjəˌlet/
UK /əˈkju:mjəleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
C2Moreat large
US /æt lɑrdʒ/
UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/
- Adjective
- (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
A2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecling
US /klɪŋ/
UK /klɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be dependent on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stick or be attached to
B1TOEICMorecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecountryside
US /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/
UK /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural open land away from towns
B1Moredeer
US /dɪr/
UK /dɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
B1Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Moreextraordinarily
US /ɪkˈstrɔrdn:ˌɛrɪlɪ/
UK /ɪk'strɔ:dnrəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Extremely
- In a remarkable or exceptional manner.
B1Morefur
US /fɚ/
UK /fɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hairy coat of an animal
- Clothing item made with animal fur
- Transitive Verb
- To apply strips of wood or metal to a wall or ceiling to create a level surface.
B1Moreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Moreoblige
US /əˈblaɪdʒ/
UK /ə'blaɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something that has been requested of you
A2Moreobserve
US /əbˈzɜ:rv/
UK /əbˈzɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
A2TOEICMorepaw
US /pɔ/
UK /pɔ:/
- Countable Noun
- Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- Transitive Verb
- To touch inappropriately, in a sexual way
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.
A2TOEICMoreprove
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.
A2TOEICMorepuma
US /ˈpu:mə/
UK /ˈpju:mə/
- Countable Noun
- Large American feline resembling a lion
B2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoretrail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMoretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreup a tree
US /ʌp ə ˈtri/
UK /ʌp ə ˈtri:/
- other
- In a difficult or troublesome situation.
B2Morevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
A2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morezoo
US /zu/
UK /zu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a town where wild animals are shown
B1More
Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- up a tree: In a difficult or troublesome situation.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- spot: A certain place or area
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- accumulate: To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- fully: Completely or entirely
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- cling: To be dependent on
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- extraordinarily: Extremely
- village: Small town in the country
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- paw: Foot of an animal that has claws like a dog or cat
- oblige: To do something that has been requested of you
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
- zoo: Place in a town where wild animals are shown
- puma: Large American feline resembling a lion
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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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yiyi l posted on 2026/04/08Ever wondered what happens when a puma escapes London Zoo? This video dives into a suspenseful news report about a mystery predator on the loose, complete with clues like paw prints and a trail of deer! You'll pick up useful vocabulary for understanding news and learn about this wild animal encounter.
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