accommodate
US /əˈkɑ:mədeɪt/
UK /əˈkɒmədeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To adapt or handle a situation, task
- To fit in with others' needs, opinions
B1TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreafter hours
US
UK
- Adverb
- After the usual closing time.
- Adjective
- Occurring or done after the usual closing time.
A1Moreagainst nature
US /əˈɡenst ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /əˈgenst ˈneɪtʃə/
- other
- Contrary to the natural order or laws of nature.
B2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Morearrogance
US /ˈærəɡəns/
UK /ˈærəgəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rude manner from belief you are better than others
B2TOEICMorearrogant
US /ˈærəɡənt/
UK /ˈærəgənt/
- Adjective
- Rude, from belief you are better than others
B2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebeg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Moreby means of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using; with the help of.
A1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Moreconceal
US /kənˈsil/
UK /kən'si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide; prevent from being discovered
- To keep the truth or true feelings a secret
B1TOEICMoreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Morecouncil
US /ˈkaʊnsəl/
UK /'kaʊnsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group chosen to make decisions about something
- A body of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other administrative district.
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or recommend.
A2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Moredeliberate
US /dɪˈlɪbərɪt/
UK /dɪ'lɪbərət/
- Adjective
- Carefully thought out in advance
- Done purposely
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider a problem or decision carefully
B2Morefilthy
US /ˈfɪlθi/
UK /'fɪlθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- (E.g. of a joke) being extremely rude or impolite
B2Moreflask
US /flæsk/
UK /flɑ:sk/
- Countable Noun
- Narrow-necked drink container
C1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Moregenuine
US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/
UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/
- Adjective
- Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- Being sincere in your actions or character
A2TOEICMoreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehollow
US /ˈhɑ:loʊ/
UK /ˈhɒləʊ/
- Adjective
- (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
- Lacking value, sincerity, or meaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make a solid object have a large hole inside it
B1TOEICMorehypothetical
US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
- Adjective
- Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- Of the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
- Noun
- A hypothetical example or case.
- A hypothetical situation or scenario.
B2Moreilluminate
US /ɪˈluməˌnet/
UK /ɪˈlu:mɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply light to something
- To make something easier to understand
B1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
B2Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Moreintend
US /ɪnˈtɛnd/
UK /ɪnˈtend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To plan or want to do something
A2TOEICMoreintuition
US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/
UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural ability to guess or feel things
B2Morejealous
US /ˈdʒɛləs/
UK /ˈdʒeləs/
- Adjective
- Wishing you were like someone or had their things
A2Morekill 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.
A2Morelily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreobject
US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/
UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
- To state one's reason for disagreement
A2TOEICMoreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepathetic
US /pəˈθɛtɪk/
UK /pəˈθetɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
B1Morepertain
US /pɚˈten/
UK /pə'teɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To apply to a certain time or place
C1TOEICMorepineapple
US /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/
UK /ˈpaɪnæpl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- The tropical plant that produces the pineapple fruit.
- Adjective
- Having the flavor of pineapple.
C1Morepitiful
US /ˈpɪtɪfəl/
UK /ˈpɪtɪfl/
- Adjective
- Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
B2Moreposse
US /ˈpɑsi/
UK /'pɒsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people that share something in common
C1Morepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Moreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorerare
US /rɛr/
UK /reə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common
A2Morerefer
US /rɪˈfɚ/
UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk about or write about something
- To give information about something
A2TOEICMorerelish
US /ˈrɛlɪʃ/
UK /'relɪʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
- Transitive Verb
- To get great pleasure from something; enjoy
B2Morerisk your life
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To put yourself in danger of dying.
B2Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresession
US /ˈsɛʃən/
UK /ˈseʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time used for a specific activity
- Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
A2TOEICMoresilence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
A2Moresin
US /sɪn/
UK /sɪn/
- Noun
- Act that breaks a religious law
- Intransitive Verb
- To do something that breaks a religious law
B1Moreslaughter
US /ˈslɔtɚ/
UK /'slɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of killing an animal to get its meat
- Beating someone easily and totally in a sport
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal, usually to get its meat
- To beat someone easily and totally in a sport
B2Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Moresplit
US /splɪt/
UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Moresummon
US /ˈsʌmən/
UK /'sʌmən/
- Transitive Verb
- To order someone to come, e.g. to a court of law
B1Moresurvive
US /sɚˈvaɪv/
UK /sə'vaɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue to live despite illness or trouble
A2TOEICMoreswine
US /swaɪn/
UK /swaɪn/
- Countable Noun
- A pig
C1Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moretolerate
US /ˈtɑ:ləreɪt/
UK /ˈtɒləreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- To be able to survive under specific conditions
B1Moretorture
US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/
UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
B2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreviolation
US /ˌvaɪəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌvaɪə'leɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abuse, damage or total disregard
- Act of failing to obey a rule or law
B1TOEICMorewardrobe
US /ˈwɔ:rdroʊb/
UK /ˈwɔ:drəʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stock of clothes belonging to a person
B1Morewhatsoever
US /ˌhwɑtsoˈɛvɚ,ˌhwʌt-,ˌwɑt,ˌwʌt-/
UK /ˌwɒtsəʊ'evə/
- Determiner
- Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
B2Morewhen the time comes
US /wɛn ðə taɪm kʌmz/
UK /wen ðə taɪm kʌmz/
- other
- At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
B1Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2Morewitness
US /ˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /'wɪtnəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To see the signing of an official document
- To see an event take place (usually a crime)
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who was present to see an event take place
- Evidence or proof of something
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- go on: To continue doing something
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- by means of: Using; with the help of.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- after hours: After the usual closing time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- against nature: Contrary to the natural order or laws of nature.
- for instance: As an example.
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- risk your life: To put yourself in danger of dying.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- tolerate: To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- section: A part of a whole
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- master: To gain control over something
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- piece: A counter in a board game
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- pertain: To apply to a certain time or place
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- illuminate: To supply light to something
- person: Man, woman or child
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
- relish: (Usually spicy) food that adds zest to a dish
- convict: Person in prison
- part: Division of a book
- pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
- hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- arrogance: Rude manner from belief you are better than others
- summon: To order someone to come, e.g. to a court of law
- violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
- swine: A pig
- posse: Group of people that share something in common
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- pitiful: Inspiring mixed contempt and pity
- flask: Narrow-necked drink container
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
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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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Every Pensieve Scene | Compilation | Harry Potter
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Hannahaxixi posted on 2026/08/29Ever wondered about the secrets hidden within a Pensieve? This compilation dives deep into those pivotal memory scenes from Harry Potter, revealing crucial plot points and character motivations. You'll get a fantastic chance to pick up key vocabulary related to memory, secrets, and magical investigations!
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