above ground
US /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/
UK /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/
- Preposition
- Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
B2Morealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMoreall along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat 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 the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Moreballroom
US /ˈbɔlˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
UK /ˈbɔ:lru:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large room used mainly for dancing
C1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morecall for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
A1Morechange up
US /tʃendʒ ʌp/
UK /tʃeindʒ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce variety or do something differently.
- Noun
- A pitch thrown with the same arm action as a fastball but with less velocity.
A1Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morechopper
US /ˈtʃɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
B1Moreclose behind
US
UK
- Adverb
- Following very closely; in close pursuit.
- Adjective
- Near to overtaking or surpassing in a competition or ranking.
close call
US /kloz kɔl/
UK /kləuz kɔ:l/
- Noun
- A situation in which something bad almost happens; a narrow escape.
- A decision in a game or competition that is very difficult to make.
A1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommunity
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
A2Moreconfront
US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kən'frʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- (Of problem) to face someone who must deal with it
B1Moreconstruction
US /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /kən'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of building something; thing that is built
- Something that is made using different parts
A2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecrisis
US /ˈkraɪsɪs/
UK /'kraɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- A turning point in a disease.
B1Moredrought
US /draʊt/
UK /draʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long period of dry weather
- A prolonged absence or shortage of something specified.
B1Moreemployee
US /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪi:/
- Countable Noun
- Person who works for someone else for payment
- A person working for a government agency.
A2TOEICMoreend in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
except for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
experience 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.
B1Morefast food chain
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirst words
US
UK
- Noun
- The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
- The opening words of a written text or document.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMoreget a grip
US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/
- Idiom
- To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
A1Moreget at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
A1Moregood samaritan
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy to someone in trouble.
- A law that provides legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or who they believe to be, injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated.
- Adjective
- Characterized by selfless and compassionate assistance to others, especially strangers in need.
gunman
US /ˈɡʌnmən/
UK /ˈgʌnmən/
- Countable Noun
- Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
C2Moreharmful
US /ˈhɑ:rmfl/
UK /ˈhɑ:mfl/
- Adjective
- Likely to cause damage or injury
A2TOEICMorehippo
US /ˈhɪpo/
UK /'hɪpəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Short for 'hippopotamus'
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein question
US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
UK /in ˈkwestʃən/
- Adjective
- Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMorelive off
US /liv ɔf/
UK /liv ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To receive money from someone on which to live
- To eat only a particular type of food
A2Morelive on
US /lɪv ɒn/
UK /lɪv ɒn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoremoment of truth
US
UK
- Noun
- A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreoff duty
US /ɔf ˈduti/
UK /ɔf ˈdju:ti/
- Adjective
- Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- Adverb
- Not currently required to perform one's job or responsibilities.
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon 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 condition
US
UK
- Phrase
- Depending on something happening or being done.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the house
US /ɑn ði haʊs/
UK /ɔn ðə haus/
- Idiom
- Free; paid for by the establishment.
- Phrase
- Provided free by the establishment.
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreonce a month
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening or appearing one time in each month.
A1Moreover the counter
US /ˈovɚ ði ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈkauntə/
- Adverb
- Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- Across a counter in a shop or business.
A1Morepanic
US /ˈpænɪk/
UK /'pænɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
B1Morepay up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay money that you owe
A1Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMorerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMoresame 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.
A1Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreshark
US /ʃɑ:rk/
UK /ʃɑ:k/
- Noun
- Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
B2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut off
US /ʃʌt ɔf/
UK /ʃʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop the movement of something, such as water
- To isolate oneself from others.
A2Morestate trooper
US
UK
- Noun
- A state police officer; a highway patrol officer.
B2Moresupreme
US /sʊˈprim/
UK /su:ˈpri:m/
- Adjective
- Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- Holding the highest power, status or authority
B1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethe moment of truth
US /ðə ˈmoʊmənt əv truθ/
UK /ðə ˈməumənt əv tru:θ/
- other
- The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretrooper
US /ˈtrupɚ/
UK /'tru:pə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A US state police officer
B2Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- off duty: Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- state trooper: A state police officer; a highway patrol officer.
- good samaritan: A person who voluntarily offers help or sympathy to someone in trouble.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- at least: As a minimum
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
- close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on the condition: Depending on something happening or being done.
- above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
- change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
- pay up: To pay money that you owe
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- close call: A situation in which something bad almost happens; a narrow escape.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- chill: State of being a little cold
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- blow: To move something using air
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- drought: Long period of dry weather
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- harmful: Likely to cause damage or injury
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- fill: To make something full
- shut: To stop being open for business
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- employee: Person who works for someone else for payment
- great: Very good; better than before
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- trooper: A US state police officer
- hippo: Short for 'hippopotamus'
- chopper: Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
- gunman: Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
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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 2026/08/09Dive into the dramatic events of the NBC Nightly News from August 7th, featuring chilling surveillance footage from a deadly shooting and heroic acts of bravery. You'll also get updates on the water crisis in Puerto Rico and other compelling stories from around the globe, offering a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of current events vocabulary.
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