allege
US /əˈlɛdʒ/
UK /əˈledʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To state without proof
B1TOEICMoreallegedly
US /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
UK /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- According to what has been alleged
B2Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreamber
US /ˈæmbɚ/
UK /ˈæmbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreamounted to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- To have been the same as, or have had the same effect as.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreassociate
US /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
UK /ə'səʊʃɪeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To spend time with other people; mix with
- To form a connection in your mind between things
B1TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreauthor
US /ˈɔθɚ/
UK /'ɔ:θə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To write book or articles
B1Morebased 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.
A1Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecause
US /kɔz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun
- Belief, goal or organization that people support
- Reason for
- Transitive Verb
- To make something happen; create effect or result
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclaim
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).
A2Morecomplaint
US /kəmˈplent/
UK /kəmˈpleɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Saying something is wrong and should be changed
- Official charge against a person by the police
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecourtroom
US /ˈkɔrtˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈkort-/
UK /ˈkɔ:tru:m/
- Countable Noun
- Room in which a law court sits
C2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredefamation
US /ˌdɛfəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
C1Moredismiss
US /dɪsˈmɪs/
UK /dɪsˈmɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To consider that something is at an end
- To end someone's employment; fire someone
A2TOEICMoredispute
US /dɪˈspjut/
UK /dɪ'spju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue with someone about something
- To disagree about who owns or controls something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument with someone about something
- A question or doubt about something
B1TOEICMoredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehostile
US /ˈhɑstəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈhɔstail/
- Adjective
- Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- Very difficult to live due to harsh conditions
B1Morehypnosis
US /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/
UK /hɪpˈnəʊsɪs/
- Noun
- Sleep-like state where you respond to suggestions
C1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the spotlight
US
UK
- Phrase
- Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- Subject to intense public scrutiny or examination.
A1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMorejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorejury
US /ˈdʒʊri/
UK /ˈdʒʊəri/
- Noun
- 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
B1Moreknight
US /naɪt/
UK /naɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
- Transitive Verb
- To grant someone the title of knight
B2TOEICMorelawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMorelook away
US /lʊk əˈwe/
UK /luk əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
A2Moremarketing
US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of selling services or goods
B1Morematrix
US /ˈmetrɪks/
UK /ˈmeɪtrɪks/
- Noun
- Rock that surrounds rare stones
- Pattern of lines, spaces, or numbers
B1Moremayor
US /ˈmeɪər/
UK /meə(r)/
- Noun
- Head of a town or city government
B1TOEICMoremega
US /'meɡə/
UK /ˈmegə/
- Noun
- Big; great; large; impressive
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreon record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
A1Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Moreraised eyebrows
US
UK
- Phrase
- A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
- To lift one's eyebrows, often to express surprise, disbelief, or disapproval.
rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreray
US /re/
UK /reɪ/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Lines of light coming from an object
- Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
B1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMoreseek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
A2TOEICMoresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Morespike
US /spaɪk/
UK /spaɪk/
- Noun
- The top point in a graph
- Long, thin metal rod that ends in a point
- Intransitive Verb
- To go up to a point on a graph
B2Morespotlight
US /ˈspɑ:tlaɪt/
UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/
- Noun
- Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or put attention on something
C1Moresue
US /su/
UK /su:/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To take legal action against someone
B2Moreterminator
US /'tɜ:məˌneɪtə/
UK /'tɜ:mɪneɪtə/
- Countable Noun
- Another name for exterminator
B1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorethink on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully before making a decision.
A1Moretrailer
US /ˈtrelɚ/
UK /'treɪlə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
C2Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
weekend off
US
UK
- Noun
- A weekend when one does not have to work; free time on a weekend.
- Adjective
- Having a weekend free from work or other obligations; scheduled to not work on a weekend.
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- check out
- deal with
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- raised eyebrows: A reaction of surprise, disapproval, or skepticism.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- weekend off: A weekend when one does not have to work; free time on a weekend.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- at least: As a minimum
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- going on: To continue doing something
- amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- spike: The top point in a graph
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- seek: To ask someone for help
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- allegedly: According to what has been alleged
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- sue: Person's name
- allege: To state without proof
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- complaint: Saying something is wrong and should be changed
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- amber: Hard, clear yellow dried resin from trees
- matrix: Rock that surrounds rare stones
- ray: Person's name
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- hypnosis: Sleep-like state where you respond to suggestions
- defamation: Law abusive attack on someone's reputation
- courtroom: Room in which a law court sits
- terminator: Another name for exterminator
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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 2026/05/29Ever wondered about the wildest legal battles Hollywood has seen? This video dives into some truly bizarre lawsuits, from claims of stolen ideas for the iPod to paternity suits involving celebrities. You'll hear fascinating stories and pick up some great vocabulary for discussing unusual events!
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