action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreanimate
US /ˈænəˌmet/
UK /'ænɪmeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give life, energy, or motion to something
B2Moreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Moredevil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
B1Moredirect to
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- To send something to a particular person or place.
B1Moreevolution
US /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/
UK /ˌi:və'lu:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Theory that living things change over time
- Process by which something develops over time
B1Morefor best
US /fɚ best/
UK /fə best/
- other
- An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
B2Morego straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
A1Moreheath
US /hiθ/
UK /hi:θ/
- Noun
- Area of land that is poor for growing plants
B1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein character
US /ɪn ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /in ˈkæriktə/
- Adjective
- Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- Phrase
- Consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
B1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the same vein
US /ɪn ðə ˈseɪm veɪn/
UK /in ðə ˈseim vein/
- other
- In a similar style, manner, or approach.
B2Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreknight
US /naɪt/
UK /naɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
- Transitive Verb
- To grant someone the title of knight
B2TOEICMoreledger
US /ˈlɛdʒɚ/
UK /'ledʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Book containing accounting records
B2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
maniacal
US /məˈnaɪəkəl/
UK /məˈnaɪəkl/
- Adjective
- Wildly disordered mentally
B1Morematter of opinion
US
UK
- Noun
- Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
- Phrase
- Something that is subjective and open to individual interpretation.
A2Moremoustache
US /ˈmʌsˌtæʃ, məˈstæʃ/
UK /məˈstɑ:ʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Hair that grows above the upper lip
- The style or shape of a moustache.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morerelease
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
A2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerun through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
A1Moreruthless
US /ˈruθlɪs/
UK /ˈru:θləs/
- Adjective
- Not considering the feelings or health of others
B2Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMorescreen in
US /skrin ɪn/
UK /skri:n ɪn/
- other
- To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
B2Moresquad
US /skwɑ:d/
UK /skwɒd/
- Noun
- A sports team
B1Morestark contrast
US
UK
- Noun
- A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
suicide
US /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
UK /'su:ɪsaɪd/
- Noun
- Act of purposely killing yourself
- Act that ruins a person's career, status etc.
B2Moretake on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
A1Moreteamed up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To form as a group to work together on something
A2Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moretrilogy
US /ˈtrɪlədʒi/
UK /ˈtrɪlədʒi/
- Countable Noun
- Series of three connected works
C1Moreundoubtedly
US /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/
UK /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- With certainty; without question; for sure
B1Moreuniversal
US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/
UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/
- Adjective
- Existing in all places at all times for all people
- Done or experienced by everyone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things which apply equally to everyone
- A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
A2Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMorevideo
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.
A2Moreviolent
US /ˈvaɪələnt/
UK /ˈvaɪələnt/
- Adjective
- Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
A2More
Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- in terms of
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- live: To be alive
- role: Character played by an actor
- performance: Act of doing something
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- history: Established pattern or record
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
- big: Popular
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- squad: A sports team
- movie: Motion picture; film
- purple: Being a color that is a mixture of red and blue
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
- undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
- trilogy: Series of three connected works
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- west: Person's name
- ledger: Book containing accounting records
- moustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- maniacal: Wildly disordered mentally
- heath: Area of land that is poor for growing plants
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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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The Amazing Evolution Of The Joker Throughout History
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Kit Yung posted on 2016/08/12Ever wonder how the Joker went from a goofy prankster to a terrifying force of chaos? This video dives deep into his amazing evolution through history, from Caesar Romero to Heath Ledger, perfect for any DC fan looking to boost their vocabulary and cultural knowledge!
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