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
A2TOEICMoreabusive
US /əˈbjusɪv, -zɪv/
UK /əˈbju:sɪv/
- Adjective
- Saying or doing bad or cruel things to others
- Engaging in behavior that is cruel, violent, or harmful to another person.
A2Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
bail on
US /bel ɑn/
UK /beil ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To abandon or desert someone or something, especially when they are needed.
A1Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblack eye
US /blæk aɪ/
UK /blæk ai/
- Noun
- A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
A1Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Morechew
US /tʃu:/
UK /tʃu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bite something many times without swallowing it
- Noun
- Act of biting something many times
B1Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Morecorrectional
US /kəˈrekʃənl/
UK /kəˈrekʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerned with or providing correction
B2Morecourse
US /kɔː(r)s/
UK /kɔː(r)s/
- Noun
- The route or direction e.g. a river moves along
- A series of lessons given over time
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To flow somewhere rapidly and in great quantity
- To chase after something, especially game.
A2Moreculture
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.
A2Moredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredepress
US /dɪˈprɛs/
UK /dɪ'pres/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel sad or miserable
- To push something down
B2Moreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Morefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefist
US /fɪst/
UK /fɪst/
- Noun
- Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
B2Morefun and games
US /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
UK /fʌn ənd geɪmz/
- other
- Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
B2Moregang
US /ɡæŋ/
UK /ɡæŋ/
- Noun
- Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- Intransitive Verb
- To gather together to do something (often illegal)
B1Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorego around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Morego up against
US /goʊ ʌp əˈgɛnst/
UK /gəu ʌp əˈgenst/
- other
- To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregunman
US /ˈɡʌnmən/
UK /ˈgʌnmən/
- Countable Noun
- Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein 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 the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreindistinct
US /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
- Adjective
- Not clearly defined; not easy to see or hear
B2TOEICMoreinitiation
US /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeʃən/
UK /ɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun
- Ritual ceremony to welcome newcomers
B1Moreinmate
US /ˈɪnˌmet/
UK /ˈɪnmeɪt/
- Noun
- Person who lives somewhere, especially in jail
B2Morejail
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
B1Morelook after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremove 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.
A1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morename for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon camera
US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/
UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/
- Adverb
- While being filmed or recorded.
- Adjective
- Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreport
US /pɔrt, port/
UK /pɔ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- City where ships can shelter during a storm
- Left side of a ship when facing forward
- Transitive Verb
- To move data from one computer system to another
B1Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreproperty
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMorepsychoactive
US /ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/
UK /ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv/
- Adjective
- Affecting the mind or mood
C2Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morerape
US /rep/
UK /reɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to have sex against their will
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of forcing someone to have sex
- Plant used as a source of an edible oil
B1Morerestrain
US /rɪˈstren/
UK /rɪ'streɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- To keep someone or something under control; to prevent from freedom of movement or action.
B1Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresuspect
US /səˈspɛkt/
UK /sə'spekt/
- Noun
- Person thought to have committed a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
- To doubt or lack trust
A2TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Morethink 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
A1Moretorture
US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/
UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
B2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
violence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Moreviolent
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.
A2Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fun and games: Enjoyable activities; sometimes used ironically for trouble.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- set up
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- bail on: To abandon or desert someone or something, especially when they are needed.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- course: The route or direction e.g. a river moves along
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- abusive: Saying or doing bad or cruel things to others
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- piece: A counter in a board game
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- inmate: Person who lives somewhere, especially in jail
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- convict: Person in prison
- rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- restrain: To limit, restrict, or keep under control
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- indistinct: Not clearly defined; not easy to see or hear
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- correctional: Concerned with or providing correction
- initiation: Ritual ceremony to welcome newcomers
- gunman: Person who shoots a gun (as specified)
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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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Ken Sun posted on 2019/04/03Dive into the complex realities of Port Moresby with this BBC investigative story, exploring serious issues like domestic and sexual violence. You'll gain insights into survivor stories and the challenges faced, while also picking up advanced vocabulary and understanding situational dialogue in a real-world context.
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