argument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreasap
US
UK
- Adverb
- Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
C2Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebash
US /bæʃ/
UK /bæʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something; to criticize
B2Moreblurt out
US /blɚt aʊt/
UK /blə:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
bro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecam
US /kæm/
UK /kæm/
- Noun
- Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
C1Morecamera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecatch 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.
A1Morecompetitive
US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
UK /kəmˈpetətɪv/
- Adjective
- Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- As good as or better than others.
B1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Morecringe
US /krɪndʒ/
UK /krɪndʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- To behave in a servile or submissive way.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
C1Moredragon
US /ˈdræɡən/
UK /ˈdrægən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
B1Moredress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
A1Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefan out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
fashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Moregenuinely
US /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnlɪ/
UK /'dʒenjʊɪnlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- In a sincere and honest way.
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
A1Moregrudge
US /ɡrʌdʒ/
UK /ɡrʌdʒ/
- Noun
- Ongoing anger toward someone who upset you
B2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMorekebab
US /kɪˈbɑːb/
UK /kɪˈbæb/
- Countable Noun
- Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer
B2Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morelake
US /lek/
UK /leɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of water surrounded by land
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremic
US /maɪk/
UK /maɪk/
- Noun
- Short for 'microphone'
B1Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Morenope
US /noʊp/
UK /nəʊp/
- Noun
- A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- A situation or idea that one strongly rejects or wants to avoid.
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying 'no'
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
A1Morepetty
US /ˈpɛti/
UK /ˈpeti/
- Adjective
- Small and unimportant; small-minded
B2Morepoint at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
A1Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Moresake
US /sek/
UK /seɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese rice wine
- Noun
- Interest or benefit of someone or something
A2Moresensitive
US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /'sensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMoreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moreshy
US /ʃaɪ/
UK /ʃaɪ/
- Adjective
- Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- Being less than the full or expected amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move away due to nervousness
A2Moresilver
US /ˈsɪlvɚ/
UK /'sɪlvə(r)/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Shiny gray color
- Transitive Verb
- To coat something with a layer of silver
- To polish silver objects to make them shine
A2Moreslang
US /slæŋ/
UK /slæŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Words or phrases used in a very informal way
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestick together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To support each other; remain united.
- To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morestutter
US /ˈstʌtɚ/
UK /'stʌtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak hesitatingly with repeated sounds
- Noun
- Speaking hesitatingly with repeated sounds
B2Moresynergy
US /ˈsɪnərdʒi/
UK /ˈsɪnədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Increased effectiveness from working together
C1Morethrift
US /θrɪft/
UK /θrɪft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cautious management of money
B2TOEICMoretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
used 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
A1Morewasteland
US /ˈwestˌlænd/
UK /ˈweɪstlænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
- A situation, place, or way of life that is spiritually or emotionally empty and barren.
C1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1Morewink
US /wɪŋk/
UK /wɪŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
B1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- tv show: A television program.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- fan out: To spread out from a central point, like a fan.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- spot: A certain place or area
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- grudge: Ongoing anger toward someone who upset you
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- cringe: To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- petty: Small and unimportant; small-minded
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- bash: To hit something; to criticize
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- silver: Person's name
- stutter: To speak hesitatingly with repeated sounds
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- wink: To quickly close one eye, as when making a signal
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
- lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
- kebab: Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer
- wasteland: Uninhabited wilderness worthless for cultivation
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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CORTIS Reveal Uncomfortable Truths in the Hot Seat | Vanity Fair
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Amy Ni posted on 2026/08/04Get ready for some hilarious and relatable behind-the-scenes moments with CORTIS! You'll hear all about their most embarrassing stage mishaps, like ripped pants and falling shoes, and discover the surprisingly petty arguments they have over food choices. It's a fun peek into band life with plenty of casual conversation to pick up!
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