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
B1TOEICMorearch
US /ɑ:rtʃ/
UK /ɑ:tʃ/
- Noun
- Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- Adjective
- Chief; the most important or typical (of a type)
B1Moreat 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.
C2Morebet
US /bet/
UK /bet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- Used to express certainty or confidence
- Countable Noun
- Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
A2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morecall in
US /kɔl ɪn/
UK /kɔ:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ask others for help when in need
- To make a phone call to your office; to contact
A1Morecemetery
US /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/
UK /'semətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where people are buried after they die
B1Morecharge
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
A2Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Morechief
US /tʃif/
UK /tʃi:f/
- Noun
- Leader of a race or group of people
- The one highest in authority or importance
- Adjective
- The one highest in authority or importance
A2Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Moredemolish
US /dɪˈmɑlɪʃ/
UK /dɪ'mɒlɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
C2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreexciting
US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a reaction; make active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
- Adjective
- Creating interest, happiness or pleasurable fear
- Full of action, thrills, or creating suspense.
A2Moreface up to
US /fes ʌp tu/
UK /feis ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather your courage to deal with (a problem)
- Take responsibility for something
A1Morefederal
US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/
UK /'fedərəl/
- Adjective
- Consisting of several united states
- Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
- Proper Noun
- The central banking system of the United States.
B1Morefor that matter
US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
A2Moregot 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 on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorein charge
US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Adverb
- To be responsible for
A1Morein 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 the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morekill 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.
A2Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremake it worse
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
A1Morememorial
US /məˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-/
UK /mə'mɔ:rɪəl/
- Noun
- Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
B1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon air
US /ɑn er/
UK /ɔn eə(r)/
- Adverb
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Adjective
- Available or accessible to the public.
A2Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprint out
US /prɪnt aʊt/
UK /print aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
A1Moreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreput a sock in it
US /pʊt ə sɑk ɪn ɪt/
UK /pʊt ə sɒk ɪn ɪt/
- other
- Telling someone to be quiet or stop talking.
B2Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMoreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moresocial workers
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Professionals who work to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing support, resources, and advocacy.
B1Moresock in
US /sɑk ɪn/
UK /sɒk ɪn/
- other
- To cover or surround completely, especially with fog or clouds.
C2Moresoldier
US /ˈsoldʒɚ/
UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person working in an army to fight
B1Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Morestatement
US / ˈstetmənt/
UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Record of activity in a bank account over time
- Act or process of saying something formally
A2TOEICMorestick around
US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/
UK /stik əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain in place; not leave or go
A2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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
A1Moretomb
US /tum/
UK /tu:m/
- Noun
- Small building or stone box where dead body is put
B1Moreunknown
US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/
UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/
- Adjective
- Not being known or famous
- Being unfamiliar or not known
- Countable Noun
- Person who is not famous or known by many
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevictor
US /ˈvɪktər/
UK /'vɪktə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who wins a game or other competition
B2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- at least: As a minimum
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in charge: To be responsible for
- got to: To arrive at some place
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- make it worse: To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- social workers: Professionals who work to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing support, resources, and advocacy.
- sock in: To cover or surround completely, especially with fog or clouds.
- put a sock in it: Telling someone to be quiet or stop talking.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- have to: Must do
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- face up to: To gather your courage to deal with (a problem)
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- host: Mass; a great number
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- cemetery: Place where people are buried after they die
- demolish: To destroy completely (e.g. an idea, a building)
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- arch: Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- tomb: Small building or stone box where dead body is put
- history: Established pattern or record
- soldier: Person working in an army to fight
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- victor: Person who wins a game or other competition
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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 Brags About Himself on Veterans Day & Hegseth Embarrasses Himself at Arlington Cemetery
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/11/12Join Jimmy in this satirical breakdown as he contrasts Veterans Day commemorations with recent political controversies surrounding Arlington National Cemetery. You'll get a masterclass in sharp, sarcastic English while picking up real-world political vocabulary like 'decorum,' 'subpoena,' and 'whistleblower' in a fast-paced, conversational style.
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