accusation
US /ˌækjuˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌækjuˈzeɪʃn/
- Noun
- When you claim that someone has committed a crime
- A formal charge brought against someone.
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of accusing someone.
A2Moreankle
US /ˈæŋkəl/
UK /ˈæŋkl/
- Noun
- Region or joint between the foot and the leg
B1Moreapocalypse
US /əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/
UK /əˈpɒkəlɪps/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Great disaster; complete destruction
- A disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind.
B2Morearcade
US /ɑ:rˈkeɪd/
UK /ɑ:ˈkeɪd/
- Noun
- Covered passageway with shops on either side
B2Moreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Moreblaze
US /blez/
UK /bleɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn brightly
- (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bright light, as from a burning fire
- a sudden show of very strong feeling
B1Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Moredefend
US /dɪˈfɛnd/
UK /dɪ'fend/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect and explain your position in court
- To protect against an attack
B1TOEICMorediscussion
US /dɪˈskʌʃən/
UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any long communication about a particular topic
- A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreface down
US /fes daʊn/
UK /feis daun/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- Phrasal Verb
- To confront and defeat someone in a contest or confrontation.
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.
A2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morefellow
US /ˈfɛlo/
UK /'feləʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man or a boy
- Student paid to study and teach after college
- Adjective
- Being of the same kind
- Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
A2TOEICMorego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregoddamn
US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/
UK /'gɒd'dæm/
- Adjective
- Very bad; terrible
C2Moregot 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
A1Morehead south
US /hɛd saʊθ/
UK /hed saʊθ/
- other
- To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
B2Morehelicopter
US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/
UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- Transitive Verb
- To transport by helicopter
B1TOEICMoreimpose
US /ɪmˈpoʊz/
UK /ɪmˈpəʊz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone to do or endure something
A2TOEICMoreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinsertion
US /ɪnˈsə:ʃən/
UK /ɪn'sɜ:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of putting something into something else
B1Moreinsult
US /ɪnˈsʌlt/
UK /ɪn'sʌlt/
- Transitive Verb
- To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
B1TOEICMorelimo
US /ˈlɪmoʊ/
UK /ˈlɪməʊ/
- Noun
- Luxurious long automobile
B2Morelive 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.
B2Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremic
US /maɪk/
UK /maɪk/
- Noun
- Short for 'microphone'
B1Morenegotiation
US /nɪˌɡoʃiˈeʃən/
UK /nɪˌgəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal discussion to reach an agreement
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreon the loose
US /ɑn ði lus/
UK /ɔn ðə lu:s/
- Adjective
- Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
- Uncontrolled; behaving wildly or without restraint.
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.
A1Morephysically
US /ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ/
UK /'fɪzɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner related to the body
- Concerning reality or the laws of nature
A2Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoreplummet
US /ˈplʌmɪt/
UK /ˈplʌmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall quickly, as from the sky
- To decrease rapidly in value or amount.
- Countable Noun
- A plumb bob.
- A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.
C1TOEICMorepodcast
US /'pɑ:dkæst/
UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreradar
US /ˈredɑr/
UK /ˈreɪdɑ:(r)/
- Noun
- Radio device used to find the location of objects
B2Morereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMoreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Moretalk over
US /tɔk ˈovɚ/
UK /tɔ:k ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretee
US /ti/
UK /ti:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- The letter T.
B2Moretee up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place a golf ball on a tee.
- To prepare or arrange something.
- Transitive Verb
- To place a golf ball on a tee.
terrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moreunder the radar
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- Secret; unnoticed; not attracting attention.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the loose: Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
- tee up: To place a golf ball on a tee.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- under the radar: Without being noticed; avoiding attention.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- head south: To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- fellow: Man or a boy
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- accusation: When you claim that someone has committed a crime
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- great: Very good; better than before
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- blaze: (Of a fire) to burn brightly
- person: Man, woman or child
- deep: Complex and important
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
- arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
- radar: Radio device used to find the location of objects
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- insertion: Process of putting something into something else
- tee: Small object used to hit a golf ball from
- limo: Luxurious long automobile
- 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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Conan Announces Team Coco's New Show "Bley's Arcade" | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/16Join Conan O'Brien as he playfully interrogates his team about their secret radio show, "Bley's Arcade," in this hilarious conversation. You'll get to hear some natural banter and pick up expressive idioms like "under the radar" and "rolls off the tongue" while watching the group debate everything from their favorite apocalypse movies to the perils of working with a very large producer named Gruss.
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