boost
US /bust/
UK /bu:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase something; to make something better
- To push someone or something up from beneath them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something
B1TOEICMorebroad
US /brɔd/
UK /brɔ:d/
- Adjective
- General; not detailed
- Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
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).
A2Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moredarn
US /dɑrn/
UK /dɑ:n/
- Noun
- Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- Transitive Verb
- To repair a hole in a piece of cloth or clothing
C1Moredecay
US /dɪˈke/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- To lose health or strength
- Uncountable Noun
- Slow loss of physical or mental health
B1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoreeternity
US /ɪˈtə:nɪti/
UK /ɪ'tɜ:nətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A very long time; forever
- The state or time that comes after death.
B2Moreexchange
US /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- Short discussion or talk
- Transitive Verb
- To share (a look, a few words etc.)
- To sell one currency to get another
A2TOEICMoreexistence
US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/
UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being present, alive or real
- A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
A2TOEICMoreforfeit
US /ˈfɔrfɪt/
UK /'fɔ:fɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To lose something as a punishment
B2TOEICMoregenerous
US /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
UK /ˈdʒenərəs/
- Adjective
- Giving or ready to give freely
- (Of an amount) larger than usual; lavish
A2TOEICMorein confidence
US /ɪn ˈkɑnfədəns/
UK /in ˈkɒnfidəns/
- other
- Communicating privately and confidentially.
B2Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morelemon
US /ˈlɛmən/
UK /'lemən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Badly made or poorly functioning product
- Small yellow fruit with sour juice
B2Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morepitiful
US /ˈpɪtɪfəl/
UK /ˈpɪtɪfl/
- Adjective
- Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
B2Moreprize
US /praɪz/
UK /praɪz/
- Countable Noun
- Something won in a contest or given as an award
- Something valuable that many people would like
- Adjective
- Being an excellent or valuable example of a thing
A2TOEICMoreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
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
A2Moreslight
US /slaɪt/
UK /slaɪt/
- Adjective
- Small (amount, quality)
- Appearing thin, delicate and physically weak
- Transitive Verb
- To ignore or treat rudely and with no respect
B1Moreslug
US /slʌɡ/
UK /slʌg/
- Transitive Verb
- To punch or hit with a closed fist
B2Moresneeze
US /sniz/
UK /sni:z/
- Noun
- Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth
B1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespontaneously
US /spɔnˈtenɪəslɪ/
UK /spɒn'teɪnɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a sudden, unplanned way
B1Moresquirt
US /skwɜ:rt/
UK /skwɜ:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
B1Morestatistically
US /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/
UK /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- With respect to statistics
B1Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorethose in need
US
UK
- Phrase
- People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- Individuals or groups requiring assistance, support, or resources to meet basic necessities or overcome challenges.
A1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moreunable
US /ʌnˈebəl/
UK /ʌnˈeɪbl/
- Adjective
- Not being able to do something
B1TOEICMorewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Morewither
US /ˈwɪðɚ/
UK /'wɪðə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- To lose vitality, energy or force
B2More
Vocabulary
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- strike: To hit something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- spontaneously: In a sudden, unplanned way
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- eternity: A very long time; forever
- broad: General; not detailed
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- fortunate: Having good luck
- darn: Hole in a piece of cloth that has been repaired
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- part: Division of a book
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- wither: To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- statistically: With respect to statistics
- squirt: To fire liquid out of a small hole under pressure
- unable: Not being able to do something
- slug: To punch or hit with a closed fist
- forfeit: To lose something as a punishment
- pitiful: Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
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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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I HAVE NO LUCK, AND I MUST SCREAM
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Jasmine Chen posted on 2026/06/11Ever wondered what happens when a leprechaun challenges you to a series of bizarre games of chance? This wild video dives into a hilarious and absurd negotiation, packed with quirky phrases like 'gobshite' and 'leprechaun luck.' You'll get a kick out of the escalating absurdity and maybe even pick up some colorful new expressions along the way!
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