accuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
A2Moreadministration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreagainst time
US /əˈɡenst taɪm/
UK /əˈɡenst taim/
- Phrase
- Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
agency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMorealive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreat gunpoint
US /ˌæt ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˌæt ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/
- other
- Forced or threatened with a gun.
B2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at 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.
C2Moreautism
US /ˈɔˌtɪzəm/
UK /ˈɔ:tɪzəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disorder that prevents normal communication
B2Morebehind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
A1Morecall up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To require someone to join the army
- To bring to your memory
A1Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Morecongress
US /ˈkɑŋɡrɪs/
UK /'kɒŋɡres/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- Proper Noun
- American governing body of elected representatives
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
A2TOEICMorecoverage
US /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
- The extent to which something is insured.
A2Morecut back
US /kʌt bæk/
UK /kʌt bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use less of something
- To reduce your use of something; reduce amount
A1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredesperate
US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
A2Moredesperately
US /ˈdɛspərɪtlɪ/
UK /'despərətlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- In a way that shows despair.
A2Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregreen light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
A1Moreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimmigration
US /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃn/
UK /ˌɪmɪˈgreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving your home to a new country
- The number of people immigrating to a country during a specific period.
B1Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in ruins
US
UK
- Phrase
- Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- Having suffered a catastrophic setback or failure.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the works
US
UK
- Adjective
- Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- Phrase
- Under development or being actively planned.
A1Moreinsurance
US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
A2TOEICMorekidnap
US /ˈkɪdˌnæp/
UK /'kɪdnæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone and demand money to return them
B1Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreof sorts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
A1Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon edge
US /ɑn ɛdʒ/
UK /ɔn edʒ/
- Adjective
- Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- Tense and easily upset.
B1Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
on the bench
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- Serving as a judge; presiding over a court.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on 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.
A1Morepentagon
US /ˈpɛntəˌɡɑn/
UK /'pentəɡən/
- Noun
- A five-sided shape
C1Moreplea
US /pli/
UK /pli:/
- Noun
- Response given by a person charged with a crime
- Urgent request
B1TOEICMoreplea deal
US
UK
- Noun
- An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
- The process of negotiating such an agreement.
B1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerequest for
US
UK
- Noun
- A formal application or appeal for something.
- A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
A1Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerubble
US /ˈrʌbəl/
UK /ˈrʌbl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
B2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Morestatus
US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/
UK /'steɪtəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Position or rank relative to others in a society
- Legal position of a person or thing
A2TOEICMoretemporary
US /'tempəreri/
UK /ˈtemprəri/
- Adjective
- Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- Noun
- A temporary worker.
A2TOEICMoretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreturn away
US /tɚn əˈwe/
UK /tə:n əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go in a different direction; not face something
- To stop people going into a place, club etc.
A1Moreurgent
US /ˈɜ:rdʒənt/
UK /ˈɜ:dʒənt/
- Adjective
- Very important and needing immediate attention
A2TOEICMorework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
- have to: Must do
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- against time: Working under pressure to meet a deadline; in a race to finish something quickly.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- green light
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
- at least: As a minimum
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- cut back: To use less of something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- military: Army or armed forces
- desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- autism: Disorder that prevents normal communication
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- defense: Argument in support of something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- mad: Very angry
- urgent: Very important and needing immediate attention
- coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- alive: Living; not dead
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- plea: Response given by a person charged with a crime
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- rubble: Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
- pentagon: A five-sided shape
- kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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 2026/06/26Get the latest on the urgent rescue efforts in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, and hear about the surprising legal developments in the Luigi Mangione case. You'll also catch up on other top headlines, including a major Supreme Court ruling affecting asylum seekers and a startling incident involving WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
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