amateur
US /ˈæməˌtɚ/
UK /'æmətə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- Adjective
- Unskilled in an activity; not professional
B1Moreat the tail
US /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
UK /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
- other
- At the end or last position in a line or group.
B2Moreattraction
US /əˈtrækʃən/
UK /ə'trækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- The act of making someone become interested in
A2Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Morechest
US /tʃɛst/
UK /tʃest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong, lidded container for storing things
- Front of the body between neck and stomach
A2Morechin
US /tʃɪn/
UK /tʃɪn/
- Noun
- Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
B2Morecombination
US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/
UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/
- Noun
- Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- Act or result of mixing things together
B1Morecomp
US /kɑ:mp/
UK /kɒmp/
- Noun
- Intensive examination of specialized information
B2Morecontender
US /kənˈtɛndɚ/
UK /kənˈtendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Moredebut
US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/
UK /'deɪbju:/
- Noun
- First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
B1TOEICMoredeploy
US /dɪˈplɔɪ/
UK /dɪˈplɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put into position (often a military operation)
- To put something into use or action.
B1TOEICMoredetermine
US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
A2TOEICMoredominate
US /ˈdɑməˌnet/
UK /'dɒmɪneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- To control; rule; enjoy a commanding position in
B1TOEICMorefight on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
A1Moreflurry
US /ˈflə:ri, ˈflʌri/
UK /'flʌrɪ/
- Noun
- Sudden rush of activity
B2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein 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 the books
US /ɪn ði bʊks/
UK /ɪn ði bʊks/
- other
- Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
B2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the long run
US
UK
- Phrase
- Eventually; over a long period of time.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinch away
US /ɪntʃ əˈweɪ/
UK /ɪntʃ əˈweɪ/
- other
- To move slowly backward or away from something.
C1Morejab
US /dʒæb/
UK /dʒæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with a short straight blow
- Countable Noun
- A short straight blow
- A medical injection, e.g. against a disease
B2Moreknockout
US /ˈnɑkˌaʊt/
UK /'nɒkaʊt/
- Adjective
- Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- Noun
- A punch that makes a boxer unconscious
- A situation in boxing where a fighter is hit so hard that they fall to the ground and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten, thus losing the match.
C2Morelightning
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
B1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMorelook 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.
A1Moremove into
US /muv ˈɪntu/
UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start living in a new house or building
- To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
on blast
US /ɑn blæst/
UK /ɒn blɑ:st/
- other
- Publicly calling out or criticizing someone strongly.
C2Moreon point
US
UK
- Adjective
- Perfectly done; exactly right.
- Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
A1Moreon the ropes
US
UK
- Idiom
- In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- Phrase
- In boxing, leaning against the ropes and in a defensive position, often close to losing.
A1Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
out of the blue
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unexpectedly; without warning
- Idiom
- Unexpectedly; without warning.
A1Moreout of the red
US /aʊt əv ðə rɛd/
UK /aut əv ðə red/
- other
- No longer losing money; financially profitable.
B2Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepike
US /paɪk/
UK /paɪk/
- Noun
- A type of fish
- Road that people must pay to use
B2Moreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreprospect
US /ˈprɑsˌpɛkt/
UK /'prɒspekt/
- Noun
- Opportunity or chance for success
- Person who is considered for a particular position
- Transitive Verb
- To search for minerals such as gold or diamonds
- To consider or explore something; examine.
A2TOEICMorepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMorerenowned
US /rɪˈnaʊnd/
UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/
- Adjective
- Widely known and esteemed
B2TOEICMoreroll
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
A2TOEICMoresanction
US /ˈsæŋkʃən/
UK /'sæŋkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official support or approval
- Action taken to force a country to obey laws
- Transitive Verb
- To allow or approve something
B2TOEICMoreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMorescheduled for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
A1Moresharp
US /ʃɑrp/
UK /ʃɑ:p/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Being very clear and easy to see
- (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
A2TOEICMoresolid
US /ˈsɑlɪd/
UK /'sɒlɪd/
- Adjective
- Being able to be trusted; reliable
- Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
- Noun
- Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
A2Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestiff
US /stɪf/
UK /stɪf/
- Noun
- Slang term for a dead body
- Adjective
- Frozen still due to fear or anger
- Not able to be bent
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
A2Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretrim
US /trɪm/
UK /trɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
B2Moreunify
US /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/
UK /'ju:nɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring or join together into one
B2TOEICMoreunleash
US /ʌnˈliʃ/
UK /ʌnˈli:ʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To release or let an animal go
B1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in charge: To be responsible for
- scheduled for: To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
- out of the blue: Unexpectedly; without warning
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- out of the red: No longer losing money; financially profitable.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- on blast: Publicly calling out or criticizing someone strongly.
- inch away: To move slowly backward or away from something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the tail: At the end or last position in a line or group.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- on the ropes: In a very bad situation; close to defeat or failure.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- blast: To attack someone with words
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- performance: Act of doing something
- stiff: Slang term for a dead body
- couple: To join something to something else
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- unleash: To release or let an animal go
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- leave: To go away from; depart
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- amateur: Someone doing an activity for pleasure, not a job
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- sharp: Person's name
- sanction: Official support or approval
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- flurry: Sudden rush of activity
- rank: To rate or class things
- bout: A boxing match
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- contender: Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
- come: To arrive at a place
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- unify: To bring or join together into one
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- jab: To hit with a short straight blow
- comp: Intensive examination of specialized information
- pike: A type of fish
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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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Tiger Johnson vs Christopher Guerrero - FULL FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS 😱🔥
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/06Get ready for an electrifying boxing match as undefeated welterweight champions Tiger Johnson and Christopher Guerrero go head-to-head! You'll hear expert commentary breaking down key moments, powerful punches like "big right hand" and "stiff jab," and see how Johnson's Olympic-level skills lead him to victory. This is a fantastic chance to boost your sports vocabulary and enjoy some thrilling fight action!
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