abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreaforementioned
US
UK
- Adjective
- Previously mentioned
C1Moreaggravate
US /ˈæɡrəˌvet/
UK /'æɡrəveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a negative situation even worse
B2TOEICMorealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morealtercation
US /ˌɔ:ltərˈkeɪʃn/
UK /ˌɔ:ltəˈkeɪʃn/
- Noun
- A noisy quarrel, disagreement or fight
C1Morearcher
US /ˈɑ:rtʃə(r)/
UK /ˈɑ:tʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who shoots arrows from a bow
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
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.
C2Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecharge
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
B1Morecommitted
US /kəˈmɪtɪd/
UK /kə'mɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To do something bad, usually a crime
- To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
- Adjective
- Feeling dedication and loyalty to a cause, activity, or job; dedicated.
A2Morecommotion
US /kəˈmoʊʃn/
UK /kəˈməʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sudden noisy excitement
C1Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Morecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Morecultivate
US /ˈkʌltəˌvet/
UK /'kʌltɪveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To grow plants, crops etc.
- To cause to grow by education; to enlighten
B1Moredrunk driving
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
fast and furious
US /fæst ənd ˈfjʊriəs/
UK /fɑ:st ænd ˈfjuəriəs/
- Phrase
- Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
- Proper Noun
- A media franchise centered on a series of action films that are predominantly concerned with illegal street racing, heists and spies.
B2Morefelony
US /ˈfɛləni/
UK /ˈfeləni/
- Noun
- A serious crime, such as murder
C2Moreferocious
US /fəˈroʊʃəs/
UK /fəˈrəʊʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very fierce or intense
- Marked by extreme and violent energy; wild and frightening.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moreflagship
US /ˈflæɡˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈflægʃɪp/
- Noun
- Chief one of a related group
C2Morefor the better
US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/
UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/
- Phrase
- Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
A1Moreharass
US /ˈhærəs, həˈræs/
UK /'hærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
B1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in question
US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
UK /in ˈkwestʃən/
- Adjective
- Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinfluence
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.
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterstellar
US /ˌɪntərˈstelə(r)/
UK /ˌɪntəˈstelə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being in the space between stars or star systems
C1Moreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
like magic
US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
- other
- In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
A2Morelion
US /ˈlaɪən/
UK /ˈlaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
B1Moreloaded gun
US
UK
- Noun
- A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
marijuana
US /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/
UK /ˌmærəˈwɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- A slang term for cannabis.
- Countable Noun
- The hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained.
B2Moremindless
US /ˈmaɪndlɪs/
UK /ˈmaɪndləs/
- Adjective
- Without thinking things through; stupid; unfeeling
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon impact
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
- Relating to the effect or influence of something.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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.
A1Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morepreviously
US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/
UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- At an earlier time
- In the past; formerly.
B1TOEICMoreprior
US /ˈpraɪɚ/
UK /'praɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Existing or coming earlier in time
- (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one
- Noun
- Monk or priest in charge of a monastery
B1TOEICMoreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreracially
US /ˈreʃəlɪ/
UK /'reɪʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With respect to race
B2Morerelapse
US /rɪˈlæps/
UK /rɪ'læps/
- Noun
- Recurrence of bad symptoms after improvement
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall ill again after recovering; get bad again
B2TOEICMorerelease
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.
A2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morespring to mind
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come quickly or easily into your mind.
stand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Morestatutory
US /ˈstætʃəˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /ˈstætʃətri/
- Adjective
- Being determined or decided by law
B1Morestint
US /stɪnt/
UK /stɪnt/
- Noun
- Short period of time
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try not to spend money, time, effort etc. on
B2TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moretrafficking
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To sell illegal goods, people as slaves, etc.
- To direct and control traffic.
C2Moretrilogy
US /ˈtrɪlədʒi/
UK /ˈtrɪlədʒi/
- Countable Noun
- Series of three connected works
C1Moretrouble in
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
B1Moreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreunder the influence
US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/
- Adjective
- Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- Phrase
- Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
A1Moreundoubtedly
US /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/
UK /ʌn'daʊtɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- With certainty; without question; for sure
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at least: As a minimum
- spring to mind: To come quickly or easily into your mind.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- drunk driving: The act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
- loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on impact: Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- committed: To do something bad, usually a crime
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- role: Character played by an actor
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- previously: At an earlier time
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- convict: Person in prison
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
- ferocious: Very fierce or intense
- undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
- felony: A serious crime, such as murder
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- aggravate: To make a negative situation even worse
- trilogy: Series of three connected works
- interstellar: Being in the space between stars or star systems
- trafficking: To sell illegal goods, people as slaves, etc.
- flagship: Chief one of a related group
- varsity: Main team of college/school in a particular sport
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- commotion: Sudden noisy excitement
- relapse: Recurrence of bad symptoms after improvement
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- end: The point where a process or activity stops
- statutory: Being determined or decided by law
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- mindless: Without thinking things through; stupid; unfeeling
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- late: At a time after the expected time
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- aforementioned: Previously mentioned
- ireland: An island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- archer: Person who shoots arrows from a bow
- altercation: A noisy quarrel, disagreement or fight
- stint: Short period of time
- lion: Large wild cats from Africa and south Asia
- racially: With respect to race
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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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Eva Lai posted on 2017/07/12Ever wondered about the darker side of Hollywood? This video dives into shocking stories of famous actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Wahlberg who faced legal troubles, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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