advantage
US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing making the chance of success higher
- A positive point about something
- Transitive Verb
- To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreattic
US /ˈætɪk/
UK /ˈætɪk/
- Noun
- Room at the top of a house just below the roof
B1Morebenevolent
US /bəˈnɛvələnt/
UK /bəˈnevələnt/
- Adjective
- Aiming to do good or benefit someone
B2Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoreblock
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.
A2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morechubby
US /ˈtʃʌbi/
UK /ˈtʃʌbi/
- Adjective
- Somewhat fat
C1Morecrime
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.
A2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Morecruel
US /ˈkruəl/
UK /'kru:əl/
- Adjective
- Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- Extremely harsh or severe.
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredepress
US /dɪˈprɛs/
UK /dɪ'pres/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel sad or miserable
- To push something down
B2Moredesolate
US /ˈdɛsəlɪt/
UK /'desələt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy a place
- Adjective
- Empty of life, usually of a place
B2Moredoe
US /do/
UK /dəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Female deer, reindeer, rabbit or hare
- A female deer, especially a female roe, fallow deer, or reindeer.
B2Moredrink to
US /drɪŋk tə/
UK /drɪŋk tə/
- other
- To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
B1Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefall in line
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To conform; to agree with or support a particular set of ideas or people.
- Intransitive Verb
- To take one's place in a line or queue.
C2Morefate
US /fet/
UK /feɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- Power that determines what happens; destiny
B1Morefell ill
US /fɛl ɪl/
UK /fel il/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become sick; to start suffering from a disease.
A2Moregovern
US /ˈgʌvərn/
UK /ˈgʌvn/
- Transitive Verb
- To officially control land and make policies
- To control the actions or behaviour of someone
B1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moreguilt
US /ɡɪlt/
UK /gɪlt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shame at doing something bad or wrong
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Moremaid
US /med/
UK /meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Female servant in a house or hotel
B1Moremanipulation
US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/
UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of controlling to gain an advantage
- Act of moving something using your hands
B1Moremessy
US /ˈmɛsi/
UK /'mesɪ/
- Adjective
- Being complex or difficult to fix
- Being untidy or dirty
A2Morenag
US /næɡ/
UK /næg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To annoy someone by constantly complaining
B1Morenaive
US /nɑˈiv/
UK /naɪˈi:v/
- Adjective
- Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- (Of art) produced in a simple, unaffected style, typically by someone who has not had formal training.
B2Morenoble
US /'noʊbl/
UK /'nəʊbl/
- Adjective
- Being admirable and honorable in character
- Concerning or being a member a high social class
- Countable Noun
- Titled peer of the realm e.g. a lord, duke
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoptimistic
US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/
UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Tending to believe the future will be good
- Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
B2Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMorerealistic
US /ˌriəˈlɪstɪk/
UK /ˌri:əˈlɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Looks or appears real; like things really are
- Having or showing a practical awareness of things as they are
A2Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Morerun a mile
US /rʌn ə ˈmaɪl/
UK /rʌn ə ˈmaɪl/
- other
- To avoid someone or something completely.
B2Moresacrifice
US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/
UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/
- Noun
- Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- Person/animal killed to please a god
- Transitive Verb
- To kill an animal or human to please a god
- To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
B1Moreseal
US /sil/
UK /si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- To close an envelop or package
- Noun
- Large fish-eating animal that lives on sea or land
- Official mark made in hot wax to close a document
B1Moreshrivel up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become smaller and wrinkled, often due to dryness or heat.
- To become weak or ineffective, often due to fear or pressure.
A1Moresight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
A2TOEICMoresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Moresit by
US /sit baɪ/
UK /sit bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- To be positioned next to something or someone.
A1Moresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMorespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morespoil
US /spɔɪl/
UK /spɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- To overindulge and harm the character of a child
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of food) to go bad
A2Morestature
US /ˈstætʃɚ/
UK /ˈstætʃə(r)/
- Noun
- How tall someone is; height
- Degree to which something is respected
B2Morestrive
US /straɪv/
UK /straɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To work hard/make effort to achieve something
B2TOEICMorestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoretender
US /ˈtɛndɚ/
UK /'tendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Gentle; with great care or consideration
- Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
- Noun
- A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
B2TOEICMorethrow away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- To put things in the trash
A1Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreto the bone
US /tu ði bon/
UK /tu: ðə bəun/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
tough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Morevile
US /vaɪl/
UK /vaɪl/
- Adjective
- Being very bad or unpleasant; disgusting
C1Morevow
US /vaʊ/
UK /vaʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Very serious promise
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a serious, often a religious, promise
B2Morewicked
US /ˈwɪkɪd/
UK /'wɪkɪd/
- Adjective
- Morally bad; evil
- Excellent
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
- have to: Must do
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- fell ill: To become sick; to start suffering from a disease.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shrivel up: To become smaller and wrinkled, often due to dryness or heat.
- fall in line: To conform; to agree with or support a particular set of ideas or people.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- run a mile: To avoid someone or something completely.
- drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- chill: State of being a little cold
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- naive: Unsophisticated; innocent and unknowing
- chubby: Somewhat fat
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
- wicked: Morally bad; evil
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- guilt: Shame at doing something bad or wrong
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- vow: Very serious promise
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- attic: Room at the top of a house just below the roof
- benevolent: Aiming to do good or benefit someone
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- govern: To officially control land and make policies
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- desolate: To destroy a place
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- stature: How tall someone is; height
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
- vile: Being very bad or unpleasant; disgusting
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- til: Until
- doe: Female deer, reindeer, rabbit or hare
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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 VILLAINS LAIR (Ep.2) - Tough Love (A Disney Villains Musical) (Maleficent:Mistress of Evil)
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lala posted on 2023/10/25Get ready for some deliciously dark fun with Maleficent in this "Tough Love" villain song! You'll dive into fairy tale tropes and pick up simple sentence structures perfect for understanding narrative storytelling. It's a fantastic way to explore cultural depth through the lens of a classic Disney villain!
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