aggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreat the tail
US /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
UK /ət ðə ˈteɪl/
- other
- At the end or last position in a line or group.
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
B2Morecomp
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
B2Morecontinental
US /ˌkɑ:ntɪˈnentl/
UK /ˌkɒntɪˈnentl/
- Adjective
- Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
- Concerning or found on a continent
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person living on mainland Europe
- A light breakfast, typically including pastries, cereal, and fruit.
B1Morecouple
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
A2Moredetermine
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
B1TOEICMoreexcellent
US /ˈɛksələnt/
UK /ˈeksələnt/
- Adjective
- Extremely good
- Very skilled; having great ability.
A2TOEICMorefight 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
A1Moreheartless
US /ˈhɑrtlɪs/
UK /'hɑ:tləs/
- Adjective
- Lacking in feeling of pity or warmth
B1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morehometown
US /ˈhomˈtaʊn/
UK /'həʊmtaʊn/
- Noun
- Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
B2Morein 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.
C1Moreinvolve
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.
A2TOEICMorejab
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.
A1Moreout 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
B1TOEICMorereferee
US /ˌrɛfəˈri/
UK /ˌrefəˈri:/
- Noun
- Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
- A person to whom something is referred for decision or arbitration.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make sure that the rules of a game are followed
B2Morerenowned
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
A2TOEICMorerope
US /rop/
UK /rəʊp/
- Countable Noun
- A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- Transitive Verb
- To tie/attach animals, etc. together using a rope
- To enclose or cordon off an area with a rope.
B1Morescheduled for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be planned or arranged for a specific time.
A1Moresolid
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
B1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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.
A2Moretiger
US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
B1Moretip
US /tɪp/
UK /tɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pour or move something from a place, container
- To give extra money for good service
- Noun
- End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
- Extra money given for good service
A2Moreundefeated
US /ˌʌndɪ'fi:tɪd/
UK /ˌʌndɪ'fi:tɪd/
- Adjective
- Not yet lost or having been beaten
B1Moreunify
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.
A1Morewarrior
US /ˈwɔriɚ,ˈwɑr-/
UK /'wɒrɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
B1More
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.
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- 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
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- unleash: To release or let an animal go
- leave: To go away from; depart
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- excellent: Extremely good
- chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- 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
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- 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
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- contender: Athlete or team competing (and likely) to win
- warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
- unify: To bring or join together into one
- referee: Sports official who makes sure rules are followed
- knockout: Excellent, or wonderful; amazing
- jab: To hit with a short straight blow
- hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
- comp: Intensive examination of specialized information
- heartless: Lacking in feeling of pity or warmth
- pike: A type of fish
- tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
- undefeated: Not yet lost or having been beaten
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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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