allow for
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take into consideration
A1Moreany sort of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
A2Morearab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreattrition
US /əˈtrɪʃən/
UK /əˈtrɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reduction in size, numbers, or strength over time
C1Moreback to normal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- Phrase
- In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
A2Morebarrel
US /ˈbærəl/
UK /'bærəl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel at high speed
- Countable Noun
- A round container with curved sides and flat ends
- Straight tube from which a bullet exits a gun
B1Morebring about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
A1Morecalling the shots
US
UK
- Verb Phrase
- To be in charge; to make the decisions.
- Idiom
- To be in charge; to make the decisions (present continuous).
A1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecommander
US /kəˈmændə(r)/
UK /kəˈmɑ:ndə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person with authority who commands or controls
B1Morecompromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1Morecorps
US /kɔ:rz/
UK /kɔ:z/
- Noun (plural)
- A tactical unit of ground combat forces
C1Morecrude
US /krud/
UK /kru:d/
- Adjective
- Lacking manners or finesse; rude
B1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredeparture
US /dɪˈpɑrtʃɚ/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
- Starting something new or doing it in a new way
B1TOEICMorediplomatic
US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning formal relationships between countries
- Not being offensive
B1Moredisplace
US /dɪsˈples/
UK /dɪs'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to move from their usual place
- To substitute something with something else
B1Moreemergency
US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden event needing an immediate action
- A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
- Adjective
- Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
- Designed for use in an emergency.
A2TOEICMorefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Moreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehostile
US /ˈhɑstəl, -ˌtaɪl/
UK /ˈhɔstail/
- Adjective
- Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- Very difficult to live due to harsh conditions
B1Moreimpact
US /ˈɪmˌpækt/
UK /'ɪmpækt/
- Noun
- A striking effect or result to hit with force
- Act or force of one thing hitting something else
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit or strike someone or something with force
- To have a strong effect on someone or something.
A2TOEICMorein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein 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 terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreincline
US /ɪnˈklaɪn/
UK /ɪn'klaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bend the head or body forward
- To influence toward a particular opinion, action
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A slope or surface that rises uphill
- A tendency or disposition; a leaning toward something.
B1TOEICMoreinsist
US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪn'sɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To strongly state your opinion without changing it
A2TOEICMorelive for
US /liv fɔr/
UK /liv fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Moremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMoremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moremove back
US /muv bæk/
UK /mu:v bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- To reposition or shift something to a previous location.
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morepersonnel
US /ˌpɜ:rsəˈnel/
UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who work for a company or group
- A group of people employed in an organization or for a specific task.
- Adjective
- Relating to the staff or employees of an organization.
B1TOEICMorepotentially
US /pəˈtɛnʃəlɪ/
UK /pə'tenʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- That could happen or become reality
B1Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morepressure
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
A2TOEICMoreprolong
US /prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɑŋ/
UK /prə'lɒŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make continue for a longer amount of time
B2TOEICMorepursue
US /pɚˈsu/
UK /pə'sju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- To try to achieve or get something over time
B1TOEICMorereduce
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
A2TOEICMoreregime
US /reˈʒim, rɪ-/
UK /reɪˈʒi:m/
- Noun
- A system of management; a form of government
B1Moreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorerequire
US /rɪˈkwaɪr/
UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone does something
- To need to do something, to make it necessary
A2TOEICMoreresolution
US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- End part of a story resolving the conflict
- Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
C2Morerevolutionary
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃənərɪ/
- Adjective
- Marking a significant change in something
- Relating to a violent replacement of a government
- Countable Noun
- Person fighting to replace a government
B2Morerhetoric
US /ˈrɛtərɪk/
UK /ˈretərɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- The study of public speaking or writing techniques
B2TOEICMoreroute
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
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
A2TOEICMoreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Morespouse
US /spaʊs, spaʊz/
UK /spaʊs/
- Noun
- Someone's husband or wife
B2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
strait
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Noun
- Channel joining large bodies of water
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- calling the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- bring about: To cause to happen
- in terms of
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- have to: Must do
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- require: To demand that someone does something
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- departure: Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
- crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
- barrel: To travel at high speed
- prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- mount: To attach something to something else
- personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
- incline: To bend the head or body forward
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- datum: Item of factual information
- displace: To cause someone to move from their usual place
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- attrition: Reduction in size, numbers, or strength over time
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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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Iran’s new strategy: “Prolong war” until Trump leaves office
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Jerry Jerry posted on 2026/08/15Wondering how Iran's strategy might be impacting global politics and oil prices? This video breaks down the complex situation, including Iran's potential plan to "prolong the war" until the US presidential election and what that means for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. You'll get a clearer picture of the geopolitical dynamics and pick up some key vocabulary related to international relations and conflict.
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