administration
US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/
UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- The work of running something, e.g. a business
B1TOEICMoreallege
US /əˈlɛdʒ/
UK /əˈledʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To state without proof
B1TOEICMoreally
US /'ælaɪ/
UK /'ælaɪ/
- Noun
- Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group to offer or receive support
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebackfire
US /ˈbækˌfaɪr/
UK /ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Vehicle) to explode fuel in the muffler
- (Plans) to go wrong and have unexpected results
C1Moreburden
US /ˈbɚdn/
UK /'bɜ:dn/
- Transitive Verb
- To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something difficult to do, manage, or accept
- Something that is carried with difficulty; an oppressive load.
B1Morecampaign
US /kæmˈpen/
UK /kæm'peɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
- A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A2TOEICMorecommitment
US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
A2Morecontact
US /ˈkɑnˌtækt/
UK /'kɒntækt/
- Adjective
- Touching or feeling something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Touching or feeling something
- Object that allows electricity to run through it
A2Morecontext
US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/
UK /ˈkɒntekst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
A2Morecorruption
US /kəˈrʌpʃən/
UK /kəˈrʌpʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being damaged or spoiled
- Illegal, immoral dishonesty
B1Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredeny
US /dɪˈnaɪ/
UK /dɪ'naɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to allow or accept something
A2TOEICMoredeposition
US /ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/
UK /ˌdepəˈzɪʃn/
- Noun
- Removal of a person from his or her position
- Testimony to be used in court
B2TOEICMoredishonest
US /dɪsˈɑnɪst/
UK /dɪsˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
B2Moredismiss
US /dɪsˈmɪs/
UK /dɪsˈmɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To consider that something is at an end
- To end someone's employment; fire someone
A2TOEICMoreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMoreengage
US /ɪn'gedʒ/
UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
A2TOEICMoreentitle
US /ɛnˈtaɪtl/
UK /ɪnˈtaɪtl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make you eligible to hold a title
- To give a right (of getting benefits) to someone
B1TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moregild
US /ɡɪld/
UK /gɪld/
- Transitive Verb
- To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
C1Moregot 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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMoreilluminate
US /ɪˈluməˌnet/
UK /ɪˈlu:mɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply light to something
- To make something easier to understand
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
B2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Moreinspector
US /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/
UK /ɪnˈspektə(r)/
- Noun
- Person whose job is to inspect places
- Policeman or policewoman with a high rank
B1TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Moreinvestigation
US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Search for information about something
B1Morejudge
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
A2TOEICMorelawsuit
US /ˈlɔˌsut/
UK /ˈlɔ:su:t/
- Countable Noun
- A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
C2TOEICMorelawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
B1TOEICMorelongtime
US /'lɒŋtaɪm/
UK /'lɒŋtaɪm/
- Adjective
- Concerning for a long duration
C2Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremuch 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.
A1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Morenews outlet
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoutlet
US /ˈaʊtˌlɛt, -lɪt/
UK /'aʊtlet/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- A pipe, hole or wire through which something flows
B1TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreread into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
- To assume that something has a particular meaning or significance.
A1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMorereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMoreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshaking down
US /ˈʃekɪŋ daʊn/
UK /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a thorough search of something
A2Morespecifically
US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
A2Morespring for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreunder oath
US /ˈʌndɚ oθ/
UK /ˈʌndə əuθ/
- other
- Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
B2Morewith regard to
US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/
UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/
- Phrase
- Concerning; in relation to.
A1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- news outlet: A media organization that disseminates news, such as a newspaper, magazine, television network, or website.
- under oath: Having promised legally to tell the truth in court.
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- read into: To interpret or find a meaning in something beyond what is openly expressed.
- spring for: To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- shaking down: To make a thorough search of something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- have to: Must do
- at the moment: At this time; now
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- investigation: Search for information about something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- outlet: Place in a wall to supply electricity to a device
- great: Very good; better than before
- illuminate: To supply light to something
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- backfire: (Vehicle) to explode fuel in the muffler
- entitle: To make you eligible to hold a title
- allege: To state without proof
- lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
- dishonest: Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
- inspector: Person whose job is to inspect places
- deposition: Removal of a person from his or her position
- gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
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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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Trump ordered to be deposed & DOJ probes Trump ally: Ex-Trump lawyer reacts
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/23Curious about the legal challenges facing high-profile political figures? This video dives into the tense courtroom battle between former President Trump and the BBC, offering a great chance to pick up legal vocabulary like 'deposition,' 'subpoena,' and 'discovery.' You'll also get an insider's perspective on how former White House attorneys analyze complex corruption allegations and political scrutiny.
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