accuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Moreanniversary
US /ˌænəˈvɚsəri/
UK /ˌænɪ'vɜ:sərɪ/
- Noun
- Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
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.
C2Morebail
US /bel/
UK /beɪl/
- Noun
- Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
- To throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
B2Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMorecabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
B1Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorechamp
US /tʃæmp/
UK /tʃæmp/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
A2Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Moredivisive
US /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
UK /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing division or disagreement
C1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefrontman
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
C2Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moreheadline
US /ˈhedlaɪn/
UK /ˈhedlaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the main performer at a show
- Noun
- Title summarizing a news story
B2Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorekick
US /kɪk/
UK /kɪk/
- Noun
- Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or move something with the foot
A2Morelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreopt
US /ɑ:pt/
UK /ɒpt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To choose one thing rather than other choices
B1Moreoverprice
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To price something excessively high
C2Morepledge
US /plɛdʒ/
UK /pledʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a promise; make an oath
- Noun
- A formal promise
B2Morepoison
US /ˈpɔɪzən/
UK /ˈpɔɪzn/
- Transitive Verb
- To affect something in a very negative way
- To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
- Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
A2Morepolitic
US /ˈpɑlɪtɪk/
UK /ˈpɒlətɪk/
- Adjective
- Careful what you say; diplomatic
B2Morepolitical
US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Being active or interested in government matters
- Diplomatic
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMorerally
US /ˈræli/
UK /'rælɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public meeting to support or oppose something
- A race for motor vehicles over public roads
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet publicly to support or oppose something
- To race cars in the countryside
B1Morerapper
US /ˈræpɚ/
UK /ˈræpə(r)/
- Noun
- Singer who performs rap music
B1Moresegment
US /ˈsɛɡmənt/
UK /ˈsegmənt/
- Noun
- Part divided from the other parts of something
- Transitive Verb
- To separate something into different parts
B1TOEICMoresnag
US /snæɡ/
UK /snæɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To catch something on something sharp
- To break or hinder progress
- Noun
- Unforeseen difficulty, an obstacle
B2Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morethorn
US /θɔ:rn/
UK /θɔ:n/
- Countable Noun
- Sharp point on the stem/branches of some plants
B2Morethorny
US /ˈθɔ:rni/
UK /ˈθɔ:ni/
- Adjective
- Being very complex and hard to solve
- Being very complex and hard to solve
B2Moreup in the air
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- Idiom
- In an uncertain state; unresolved.
vanilla
US /vəˈnɪlə/
UK /vəˈnɪlə/
- Adjective
- Having the taste of vanilla
- Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taste from seed of vanilla plant, as in ice cream
- Any orchid of the genus Vanilla, characterized by fragrant flowers and long pod-like fruit.
B2Morezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
Vocabulary
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- great: Very good; better than before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- part: Division of a book
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- snag: To catch something on something sharp
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- thorn: Sharp point on the stem/branches of some plants
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
- mark: Person's name
- champ: Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
- thorny: Being very complex and hard to solve
- online: Connected to the internet
- rapper: Singer who performs rap music
- overprice: To price something excessively high
- frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
Trump lashes out at artists dropping out of 250th birthday concerts
0
VT Jeff posted on 2026/06/01Get ready for some political drama mixed with music news! This video dives into why several artists backed out of concerts celebrating America's 250th anniversary, and how Donald Trump reacted to the situation. You'll hear some interesting phrases like 'snag' and 'bail' used in a real-world context, so check it out to boost your vocabulary!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!