ad
US /æd/
UK /æd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public notice or advertisement
C2TOEICMoreaffair
US /əˈfɛr/
UK /ə'feə(r)/
- Noun
- Secret sexual relationship between two people
- Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
A2Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebring out
US /brɪŋ aʊt/
UK /briŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- To nurture and develop or bring out a quality
A1Morebust
US /bʌst/
UK /bʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrest people involved in crime
- To break something with force
- Noun
- A woman's chest or breasts
B2Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Moreceo
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- CEO for Chief Operating Officer
C2Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Moreconfederate
US /kənˈfɛdərət/
UK /kənˈfedərət/
- Countable Noun
- One who helps someone do something, often illegal
C1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoreelection
US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/
UK /ɪ'lekʃn/
- Noun
- Process of choosing someone by voting
B1TOEICMorefall from grace
US /fɔl frʌm greɪs/
UK /fɔ:l frɒm greɪs/
- other
- To lose respect, status, or favor from others.
C1Morefederal
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.
B1Morehonor
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
B2TOEICMorehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein another way
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using a different method or approach.
- Stated differently; put in other words.
judge
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
A2TOEICMorelettuce
US /ˈlɛtəs/
UK /ˈletɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
A2Morelive 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 back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremistress
US /ˈmɪstrɪs/
UK /ˈmɪstrəs/
- Noun
- Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
B1Moremove 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
A2Moreofficially
US /əˈfɪʃəlɪ/
UK /əˈfɪʃəli/
- Adverb
- According to what is stated by an authority figure
- In a public or open manner.
A2Moreoust
US /aʊst/
UK /aʊst/
- Transitive Verb
- To eject from a position or place; force out
B2Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreprotein
US /ˈprəʊˌtiːn/
UK /ˈprəʊti:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of molecules made from amino acids
B1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Moreracism
US /ˈreˌsɪzəm/
UK /ˈreɪsɪzəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
B2Moreracist
US /'reɪsɪst/
UK /'reɪsɪst/
- Adjective
- Believing that people of other races are inferior
- Noun
- Person who judges others negatively based on race
B2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMorerepublican
US /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
UK /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
- Countable Noun
- Supporter of the conservative US political party
- Adjective
- Of a republic; not favoring a monarchy
B1Morereputation
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.
B1TOEICMorerun against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To compete against someone in an election or contest.
- To be in opposition or conflict with something.
A1Moresenate
US /ˈsɛnɪt/
UK /'senət/
- Noun
- A board of governors at a college or university
B2Moresenator
US /ˈsɛnətɚ/
UK /ˈsenətə(r)/
- Noun
- An elected politician belonging to the senate
B2Moresevere
US /səˈvɪr/
UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
A2TOEICMorespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Morespy
US /spaɪ/
UK /spaɪ/
- Noun
- Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to get secrets about an enemy country
- To secretly watch someone or something
B1TOEICMorestep down
US /stɛp daʊn/
UK /step daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the amount of something
- To resign
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the voltage of an electrical current.
A1Morestunning
US /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
- To incapacitate using a special gun
B2Moretalk shit
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretofu
US /'toʊfu:/
UK /'təʊfu:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Compressed bean curd used in cooking
C1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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
A1Morevictory
US /ˈvɪktəri/
UK /'vɪktərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defeating or beating someone or something
- An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
B1Morevision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
A2Morewhoo
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are surprised
C2Morewildest dreams
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
A2Morewise
US /waɪz/
UK /waɪz/
- Adjective
- Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
A2More
Vocabulary
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- fall from grace: To lose respect, status, or favor from others.
- step down: To reduce the amount of something
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talk shit: To say negative or untrue things about someone or something, often behind their back; to gossip maliciously.
- run against: To compete against someone in an election or contest.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- look back: To think about past events
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- huge: Very very large
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- lettuce: Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
- land: Region or country
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- part: Division of a book
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- officially: According to what is stated by an authority figure
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- pee: To urinate
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- mistress: Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- confederate: One who helps someone do something, often illegal
- oust: To eject from a position or place; force out
- tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/11/13Catch up on the latest headlines with this fast-paced segment from The Daily Show, where you'll hear sharp commentary on the tech world's biggest scandals and some historic political upsets in Mississippi. It's a fantastic way to sharpen your listening skills while picking up some modern, idiomatic American English expressions used in political and pop culture discourse.
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