apartment
US /əˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /əˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
A2TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMoreaudio
US /ˈɔ:dioʊ/
UK /ˈɔ:diəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning sound
- Uncountable Noun
- Sound, especially when recorded or transmitted.
B2TOEICMorebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebelow the surface
US /bəˈloʊ ðə ˈsɝfɪs/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə ˈsɜ:fɪs/
- other
- Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
B2Morebeneath the surface
US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/
UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/
- other
- In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
B2Morecancer
US /ˈkænsɚ/
UK /'kænsə(r)/
- Noun
- Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
B1Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
C2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecome from behind
US /kʌm frəm bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /kʌm frəm bɪˈhaɪnd/
- other
- To win after being in a losing position initially.
B2Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecommittee
US /kəˈmɪti/
UK /kəˈmɪti/
- Countable Noun
- Group of people who do or decide something
- A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.
A2Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moreconcern about
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To worry about something.
B2Morecontroversial
US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1Moredam
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wall built to stop the flow of water
- Transitive Verb
- To build a wall to prevent a river from flowing
B1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreexpose
US /ɪkˈspoʊz/
UK /ɪk'spəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make visible, without covering or protection
- To allow light through a cameras lens onto film
A2TOEICMorefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreflood
US /flʌd/
UK /flʌd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- (Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A quick unexpectedly volume of something
- Large number of people or things arriving at once
B1Morefurious about
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely angry about something.
B2Moreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehaze
US /hez/
UK /heɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dust, smoke, or gas that darkens or clouds the air
- State of confusion about thoughts, or meanings
- Transitive Verb
- To initiate members who perform dangerous acts
B2TOEICMorein flames
US
UK
- Phrase
- Burning fiercely
B2Morein good health
US /ɪn ɡʊd hɛlθ/
UK /in ɡud helθ/
- Adjective
- Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
- Phrase
- In a healthy condition; showing no signs of illness.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Morelawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
B1TOEICMorelight on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Morelive 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
A1Morematch
US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To equal or be as good as something else
- To work well or look good with something else
- Noun
- Something that is equal to or the same as another
- Small stick you strike to light a fire candle etc.
A2TOEICMoremidwest
US
UK
- Adjective
- North central region of the United States
B1Moremurder rate
US
UK
- Noun
- The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenortheast
US /nɔrθˈist, nɔrˈist/
UK /'nɔ:θ'i:st/
- Noun
- Location in the northeastern part of an area
C2Moreoff guard
US /ɔf ɡɑrd/
UK /ɔf ɡɑ:d/
- Adjective
- In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- Unprepared for something; surprised.
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMorepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreroll
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
A2TOEICMoreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Moresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoreslip of the tongue
US /slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/
UK /slɪp əv ðə tʌŋ/
- other
- An accidental mistake in speech.
B1Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Moretestosterone
US /tɛsˈtɑstəˌron/
UK /tesˈtɔstərəun/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, and is produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
C1Moreto the death
US /tu ðə dɛθ/
UK /tu ðə deθ/
- other
- With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
B2Moretornado
US /tɔrˈnedo/
UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/
- Noun
- Violent storm with strong winds
B2Moretough questions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
trap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- concern about: To worry about something.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- slip of the tongue: An accidental mistake in speech.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- furious about: Extremely angry about something.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- come from behind: To win after being in a losing position initially.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- set up
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- in good health: Being in a state of physical and mental well-being; not sick or injured.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- leave: To go away from; depart
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- defense: Argument in support of something
- investigation: Search for information about something
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- committee: Group of people who do or decide something
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- audio: Concerning sound
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- haze: Dust, smoke, or gas that darkens or clouds the air
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- battle: Military fight between armies
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- part: Division of a book
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- apartment: Set of rooms to live in on one floor of a building
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- dam: Wall built to stop the flow of water
- lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area
- midwest: North central region of the United States
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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 2026/07/16Wow, this episode of NBC Nightly News covers some intense events, from a tornado tearing through San Antonio to dangerous wildfire smoke blanketing major cities. You'll hear firsthand accounts and see dramatic footage, plus pick up vocabulary related to natural disasters and emergency situations. It's a powerful look at how people cope when nature unleashes its fury.
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