alternative
US /ɔlˈtɚnətɪv, æl-/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nətɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Something different you can choose
- Adjective
- A different choice
A2TOEICMoreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMorearterial
US /ɑrˈtɪriəl/
UK /ɑ:'tɪərɪəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving or contained in the arteries
B2Moreat 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.
C2Moreavoid
US /əˈvɔɪd/
UK /ə'vɔɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from happening
- To stay away from
A2TOEICMorebarely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
A2TOEICMoreboxer
US /ˈbɑ:ksə(r)/
UK /ˈbɒksə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who fights with his fists for sport
- A short-haired dog with a flat nose and face
B1Morebucket
US /ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /'bʌkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount held by a bucket.
B1Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Morecounterfeit
US /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪt/
UK /'kaʊntəfɪt/
- Adjective
- Made to look like the real thing, but false; fake
- Noun
- An illegal copy of something
C1TOEICMorecutter
US /ˈkʌtɚ/
UK /'kʌtə(r)/
- Noun
- A special tool used for cutting things
B2Moredistribution
US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/
UK /ˌdɪstrɪˈbju:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dividing or spreading out to others
- Act of sending products to stores to sell
- Adjective
- Sending products to stores to sell
B1Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefence
US /fɛns/
UK /fens/
- Countable Noun
- Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres.
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose an area (with a wall or boundary)
B1TOEICMorego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregoodwill
US /ˈɡʊdˈwɪl/
UK /ˌgʊdˈwɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
- The established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset.
- Countable Noun
- An organization that helps people in need.
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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.
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
A1Moremartial
US /ˈmɑ:rʃl/
UK /ˈmɑ:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moreoff the radar
US /ɔf ðə ˈreɪdɚ/
UK /ɒf ðə ˈreɪdə/
- other
- Not noticed or not being observed.
B2Moreout 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.
A1Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Morepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreradar
US /ˈredɑr/
UK /ˈreɪdɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- Radio device used to find the location of objects
B2Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreroute
US /rut, raʊt/
UK /ru:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to get from one place to another place; path
- Path or way that people often use
- Transitive Verb
- To send along a particular path or way
A2TOEICMoreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshipping
US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
- Uncountable Noun
- Business of transporting goods or orders to places
- The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
B1TOEICMoreshowdown
US /ˈʃoˌdaʊn/
UK /'ʃəʊdaʊn/
- Noun
- Game or contest where final result will be decided
C1Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMorestubborn
US /ˈstʌbən/
UK /'stʌbən/
- Adjective
- Unwilling to give way or obey
B2Moretanner
US /ˈtænɚ/
UK /ˈtænə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Craftsman who tans skins and hides
B2Moretechnique
US /tɛkˈnik/
UK /tekˈni:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- The skill or ability to do something well.
A2TOEICMoretrunk
US /trʌŋk/
UK /trʌŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long nose of an elephant
- Strong box/chest/container, as for traveling
B2Moreuncomfortable
US /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbəl, -ˈkʌmftə-/
UK /ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
- Adjective
- Not being relaxed; worried about something
- Causing or feeling slight pain or physical unease.
B1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Moreused 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
A1Moreused up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morezip
US /zɪp/
UK /zɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To compress digital documents into one file
- To close using a zipper
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy; vigor; determination
- Way to say 'nothing' or 'zero'
B1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- off the radar: Not noticed or not being observed.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- used up: To use all of; consume
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- barely: Only just; just possible
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- dude: Form of address for a man
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- military: Army or armed forces
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
- stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- counterfeit: Made to look like the real thing, but false; fake
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- martial: Concerning fighting, war, or soldiers
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- business: A company formed for making profit
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
- zip: To compress digital documents into one file
- radar: Radio device used to find the location of objects
- goodwill: An attitude of kindness or helpfulness
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- showdown: Game or contest where final result will be decided
- arterial: Concerning, involving or contained in the arteries
- boxer: Someone who fights with his fists for sport
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
- tanner: Craftsman who tans skins and hides
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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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8 Minutes of Reacher Doing the Most | REACHER Seasons 1 & 2 | Prime Video
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/03Get ready for some high-octane action with this compilation of Jack Reacher's most intense moments from seasons 1 and 2! You'll hear some fantastic examples of direct and assertive language, perfect for understanding how characters handle high-stakes situations. Dive in to pick up some powerful phrases and see Reacher in action!
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