abandon
US /əˈbændən/
UK /ə'bændən/
- Transitive Verb
- To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- To withdraw your support, or leave someone
- Uncountable Noun
- Wild, carefree behavior
B1Morealmost all of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Moreanalysis
US /əˈnælɪsɪs/
UK /əˈnæləsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Careful study to better understand something
B1TOEICMoreappraisal
US /əˈprezəl/
UK /əˈpreɪzl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Evaluation of how good something/someone is
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
atrial
US
UK
- Adjective
- Concerning the open area in a building
- Of a cavity or chamber, especially of the heart
B2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreburden
US /ˈbɚdn/
UK /'bɜ:dn/
- Transitive Verb
- To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
- Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
B1Morecardiac
US /ˈkɑ:rdiæk/
UK /ˈkɑ:diæk/
- Adjective
- Concerning the heart
B2Morecardiologist
US /ˌkɑ:rdiˈɑ:lədʒɪst/
UK /ˌkɑ:diˈɒlədʒɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Doctor specializing in disorders of the heart
C1Morecardiology
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Branch of medicine dealing with heart disease
C1Morecholesterol
US /kəˈlestərɔ:l/
UK /kəˈlestərɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- Noun
- A test to measure the amount of cholesterol in your blood.
B2Moreconsensus
US /kənˈsɛnsəs/
UK /kənˈsensəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A decision that is shared by most of a group
B1Morecoral
US /ˈkɑrəl/
UK /'kɒrəl/
- Adjective
- Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- Noun
- Marine substance made from bones of sea creatures
B2Moredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredisagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
A1Moredisease
US /dɪˈziz/
UK /dɪˈzi:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
- Transitive Verb
- To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
A2TOEICMoredocument
US /ˈdɑkjəmənt/
UK /'dɒkjʊmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official (printed) record that gives information
- Transitive Verb
- To support an opinion with recorded evidence
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreempirical
US /ɛmˈpɪrɪkəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Based on observation or experiment
B1TOEICMoreenhance
US /ɛnˈhæns/
UK /ɪn'hɑ:ns/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve; make bigger or better
B1TOEICMoreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Moreexpert
US /ˈɛkˌspɚt/
UK /'ekspɜ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Skillful person with special knowledge
- Adjective
- Having special knowledge or skill
A2TOEICMoreexposure
US /ɪkˈspoʒɚ/
UK /ɪk'spəʊʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- Being talked about in the media
A2TOEICMorefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor 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.
A2Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefusion
US /ˈfjuʒən/
UK /ˈfju:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Combining various things to make something new
- The process in which light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy.
B2Morein agreement
US
UK
- Adjective
- Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- Having reached a mutual understanding or contract.
- Phrase
- Existing in harmony or correspondence.
B2Morein battery
US /ɪn ˈbætəri/
UK /ɪn ˈbætəri/
- other
- Refers to artillery arranged and ready for use.
C2Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
inhibitor
US /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/
UK /ɪnˈhɪbɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Substance that retards or stops an activity
B1Morejournal
US /ˈdʒɚnəl/
UK /ˈdʒə:nl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A diary; record of what you do every day
- Magazine of academic papers
B1TOEICMoreknock on
US /nɑk ɑn/
UK /nɔk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- Intransitive Verb
- (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
A1Morelab
US /læb/
UK /læb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short for 'laboratory'
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremedian
US /ˈmidiən/
UK /ˈmi:diən/
- Adjective
- Being in the middle or average
- Noun
- Middle of an ordered set of numbers
B2Moremove to
US /muv tu/
UK /mu:v tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change the place where you live or work.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To proceed to the next stage or action.
A2Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenews article
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
- A piece of writing that reports on a recent event or situation, often including analysis or commentary.
B1Moreof a lifetime
US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- other
- Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
B2Moreoff target
US /ɔf ˈtɑrgɪt/
UK /ɒf ˈtɑ:gɪt/
- other
- Not accurate or not hitting the intended point.
B1Moreon record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
A1Moreop
US
UK
- Noun
- Shortened form of of 'medical operation'
B2Moreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morepersistent
US /pərˈsɪstənt/
UK /pəˈsɪstənt/
- Adjective
- Continuing to do something despite challenges
- Continuing to exist or occur for a long time.
C1TOEICMoreplacebo
US /pləˈsibo/
UK /plə'si:bəʊ/
- Noun
- Harmless pill for comparison in trial of new drug
B2Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Morepractitioner
US /prækˈtɪʃənɚ/
UK /prækˈtɪʃənə(r)/
- Noun
- A person working in a profession, such as medicine
B1TOEICMorepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreprocedure
US /prəˈsidʒɚ/
UK /prəˈsi:dʒə(r)/
- Noun
- A medical operation
- Usual or standard steps taken to do something
B1TOEICMorequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoreradiation
US /ˌrediˈeʃən/
UK /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- Harmful waves of energy from nuclear activity
B1Morereduce
US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
A2TOEICMorereduction
US /rɪˈdʌkʃən/
UK /rɪ'dʌkʃn/
- Noun
- Act of making something smaller
B1Morereef
US /rif/
UK /ri:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line of rocks or sand at the surface of the ocean
- Rolling up sail to make it smaller in strong winds
- Transitive Verb
- To roll up sail to make it smaller in strong winds
B2Morereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMorerhythm
US /ˈrɪðəm/
UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
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.
A1Morescan
US /skæn/
UK /skæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To look inside of the body with a special machine
- To look at something very quickly for information
- Noun
- A look inside the body with a special machine
B1TOEICMoresurvey
US /ˈsɜː(r)veɪ/
UK /'sɜ:veɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Broad view or general description of something
- Act of measuring land or property to make a map
- Transitive Verb
- To offer a broad view or general description
- To measure an area of land to make a map of it
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMorewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- off target: Not accurate or not hitting the intended point.
- in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- in battery: Refers to artillery arranged and ready for use.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- news article: A written report in a newspaper or magazine, or on a website, presenting news or information.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
- placebo: Harmless pill for comparison in trial of new drug
- document: Official (printed) record that gives information
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- important: Having power or authority
- cardiac: Concerning the heart
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- procedure: A medical operation
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- great: Very good; better than before
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- empirical: Based on observation or experiment
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- practitioner: A person working in a profession, such as medicine
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- reef: Line of rocks or sand at the surface of the ocean
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- median: Being in the middle or average
- inhibitor: Substance that retards or stops an activity
- appraisal: Evaluation of how good something/someone is
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- cardiologist: Doctor specializing in disorders of the heart
- cardiology: Branch of medicine dealing with heart disease
- op: Shortened form of of 'medical operation'
- atrial: Concerning the open area in a building
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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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July 24 2026 This Week in Cardiology
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Miya posted on 2026/08/02Curious about the latest in cardiology? This episode dives into the FDA approval of the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor and discusses the safety of MRI scans for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. You'll hear expert opinions and pick up key terms like 'hypercholesterolemia' and 'non-conditional devices'!
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