adult
US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
UK /ˈædʌlt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or animal that is fully grown
- A fully grown animal.
- Adjective
- Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
- Containing sexually explicit material.
A2TOEICMoreattack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebedtime
US /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈbedtaɪm/
- Noun
- Time you go to bed
C1Morebitch
US /bɪtʃ/
UK /bɪtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To aggressively complain about something
- Countable Noun
- Female dog
- Offensive term for a female
B2Moredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMoreendanger
US /ɛnˈdendʒɚ/
UK /ɪn'deɪndʒə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
B1Moreinsist
US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪn'sɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To strongly state your opinion without changing it
A2TOEICMorekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelame
US /lem/
UK /leɪm/
- Adjective
- Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to become incapable of walking
B2Morelegit
US /ləˈdʒɪt/
UK /lɪˈdʒɪt/
- Adjective
- As recognized by the law
B2Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moreoff duty
US /ɔf ˈduti/
UK /ɔf ˈdju:ti/
- Adjective
- Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- Adverb
- Not currently required to perform one's job or responsibilities.
A2Morepoliceman
US /pəˈlismən/
UK /pəˈli:smən/
- Countable Noun
- Male police officer
C2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMorerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMorerespectful
US /rɪˈspɛktfəl/
UK /rɪˈspektfl/
- Adjective
- Showing respect, consideration or politeness
- Marked by or showing respect; deferential.
A2Moreridiculous
US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
A2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2More
Vocabulary
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- off duty: Not working; not engaged in one's regular work or task.
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tiny: Very, very small
- lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
- legit: As recognized by the law
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- respect: To follow the established rules
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- heck: Expressing surprise, or frustration
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
- fill: To make something full
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- respectful: Showing respect, consideration or politeness
- repeat: Action that is done again
- kid: Child or young person
- bitch: To aggressively complain about something
- endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
- bedtime: Time you go to bed
- policeman: Male police officer
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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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Young Taiwanese are an Endangered Species | The Jennie Show
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/11/22Ever wondered what happens when neighbors clash in Taiwan? This hilarious sketch dives into a relatable generational conflict with plenty of Taiwanese slang and sarcastic humor, perfect for A2 learners! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights while laughing along with this 'Noise Complaint' scenario.
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