advice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreawkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
- Adjective
- Lacking smooth movement
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
B1Morebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Morebrace
US /bres/
UK /breɪs/
- Noun
- Structure that strengthens a joint
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To prepare yourself for a struggle/difficult time
B2Morebreakup
US /ˈbrekˌʌp/
UK /'breɪk'ʌp/
- Noun
- End of a relationship often due to troubles
- Interruption or disintegration, especially of a radio signal.
C2Morecameo
US /ˈkæmioʊ/
UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/
- Noun
- Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
C1TOEICMorecome about
US /kʌm əˈbaʊt/
UK /kʌm əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- To take place; happen
A1Morecritique
US /krɪˈtik/
UK /krɪˈti:k/
- Noun
- A review of the quality of a work
- Transitive Verb
- To review the quality of a work
B2Morecrowd
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
A2Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredestiny
US /ˈdɛstəni/
UK /'destənɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Someone's future; the power that governs this
B1Moredevastate
US /ˈdɛvəˌstet/
UK /'devəsteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- To cause (someone) to feel extreme emotional pain.
B1Moredisgusting
US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Having a very bad taste
- Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moreembody
US /ɪmˈbɑ:di/
UK /ɪmˈbɒdi/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something into part of a body or system
B2Morefactor
US /ˈfæktɚ/
UK /'fæktə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that influences a result
- Transitive Verb
- To consider or include in an estimate or judgment
- To find the two numbers a number can be divided by
A2TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein the hot seat
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑt ˈsit/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒt ˈsi:t/
- other
- In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
B2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreincorporate
US /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌret/
UK /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To form into a company or business corporation
- To include or involve as part of something else
A2Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorejust exactly
US
UK
- Phrase
- Precisely; exactly right.
- Used for emphasis to express agreement or precision.
A2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreon tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
A2Morepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepractice
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
A2TOEICMorepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepussycat
US /ˈpʊsiˌkæt/
UK /ˈpʊsikæt/
- Noun
- Someone who is easygoing and agreeable
C2Morerelevant
US /ˈrɛləvənt/
UK /ˈreləvənt/
- Adjective
- Having an effect on an issue; related or current
A2TOEICMoreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Morespice
US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- Transitive Verb
- To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moretrivial
US /ˈtrɪviəl/
UK /'trɪvɪəl/
- Adjective
- Small; unimportant; worthless
- Easy and simple
B2TOEICMoreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreword up
US /wɚd ʌp/
UK /wə:d ʌp/
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- A greeting, often used informally.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- word up: An expression of agreement or acknowledgement.
- come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in the hot seat: In a stressful or difficult position requiring accountability.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- trivial: Small; unimportant; worthless
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- factor: Something that influences a result
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- brace: Structure that strengthens a joint
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- devastate: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- person: Man, woman or child
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- embody: To make something into part of a body or system
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- critique: A review of the quality of a work
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- breakup: End of a relationship often due to troubles
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- pussycat: Someone who is easygoing and agreeable
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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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Fifth Harmony Interviews Little Mix | Artist To Artist | Fuse
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mandy posted on 2026/07/18Get ready for a fun chat as Fifth Harmony interviews Little Mix in this "Artist To Artist" special! You'll hear them dish on their X Factor beginnings, first kisses, and even pick their favorite girl groups, offering a peek into their personalities and shared experiences.
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