acid
US /ˈæsɪd/
UK /ˈæsɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
A2Moreacne
US /ˈækni/
UK /ˈækni/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red spots or pimples on your face
B2Moreartificially
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəlɪ/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Not naturally; made by people
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
balm
US /bɑm/
UK /bɑ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fragrant herb
- Soft oily substance, e.g. to soften the skin
C1Morebazaar
US /bəˈzɑr/
UK /bəˈzɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Market of small shops that sell various items
B2Morebreak out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
A1Morebrush
US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quick and gentle movement
- Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
A2Morecell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecleanse
US /klɛnz/
UK /klenz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove impurities or pollutants from something
B1Morecorrelation
US /ˌkɔrəˈleʃən, ˌkɑr-/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The relationship between two variables
- A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables are linearly related (meaning they change together at a constant rate).
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moredentist
US /ˈdɛntɪst/
UK /ˈdentɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
B1Moredry skin
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
A2Moreexcess
US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/
UK /ɪkˈses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- An extra amount.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be more than or go beyond.
B1Moreexfoliate
US /ɛksˈfoliˌet/
UK /eks'fəʊlɪeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove layers of skin, etc.
C2Moreexfoliation
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Removal of layers of skin, etc.
C2Moreeyeliner
US /ˈaɪˌlaɪnɚ/
UK /ˈaɪlaɪnə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- A cosmetic applied as a line around the eyes to make them appear larger or more defined.
C2Moreeyeshadow
US /ˈaɪʃædoʊ/
UK /ˈaɪʃædəʊ/
- Noun
- Colored makeup worn around the eyes
C2Moreface out
US /fes aʊt/
UK /feis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have the front or main side directed towards something.
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange merchandise on a shelf or display so that the front of the item is visible.
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefor the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Moreforehead
US /ˈfɔ:rhed/
UK /ˈfɔ:hed/
- Noun
- Area of the face above the eyes
B1Morefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMoregentle
US /ˈdʒɛntl/
UK /'dʒentl/
- Adjective
- Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
A2Moregoodnight
US /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/
UK /ˌɡʊd'naɪt/
- Interjection
- (Said as you go to bed, leave someone at night)
B2Moregrind
US /ɡraɪnd/
UK /ɡraɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- To make loud jarring noise by pressing hard
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard work or effort
B2Moreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehydration
US /haɪ'dreɪʃn/
UK /haɪ'dreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of supplying or adding water to
C2Moreinflammatory
US /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /ɪnˈflæmətri/
- Adjective
- Making or intended to make someone angry
B2TOEICMorekeel
US /kil/
UK /ki:l/
- Noun
- Long central strip along the bottom of a boat
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremascara
US /mæˈskærə/
UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/
- Noun
- Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
C1Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremoisturizer
US /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzer/
UK /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪzə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A cream applies to skin to make it soft/less dry
B1Morenighttime
US /'naɪtˌtaɪm/
UK /'naɪttaɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Time after sunset and before sunrise
C2Morenourish
US /ˈnɚrɪʃ, ˈnʌr-/
UK /'nʌrɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- To provide food and the necessary things to live
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreofficially
US /əˈfɪʃəlɪ/
UK /əˈfɪʃəli/
- Adverb
- According to what is stated by an authority figure
- In a public or open manner.
A2Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreon 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 back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
B2Moreoral
US /ˈɔrəl/
UK /ˈɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mouth
- Spoken text
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepat
US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or touch lightly
B1Morepeel
US /pil/
UK /pi:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
- To remove the cover or outer layer from something
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepimple
US /ˈpɪmpəl/
UK /'pɪmpl/
- Countable Noun
- Small inflamed bump on the skin, e.g. from acne
C1Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moreprevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreprone
US /proʊn/
UK /prəʊn/
- Adjective
- Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
B2TOEICMorerecovery
US /rɪˈkʌvəri/
UK /rɪˈkʌvəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of returning to a former (good) state
- Act of getting back something that was lost
A2TOEICMorerinse
US /rɪns/
UK /rɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- To wash lightly
- Uncountable Noun
- Washing off small amount of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- A form of shampoo or conditioner
B2Moreroutine
US /ruˈtin/
UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEICMorescoop
US /skup/
UK /sku:p/
- Transitive Verb
- To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of e.g. ice cream taken from a whole
- An important news story broken for the first time
B2Moresensitive
US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
UK /'sensətɪv/
- Adjective
- Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- (Private information) needing careful treatment
A2TOEICMoreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moreskincare
US /'skɪnker/
UK /'skɪnkeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Products designed to nourish the skin
C2Moresnatch
US /snætʃ/
UK /snætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something quickly or eagerly
B2Morestem
US /stɛm/
UK /stem/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- Long thin part supporting something e.g. a light
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the stem of a flower or fruit
- To stop something bad from spreading or developing
B1TOEICMoretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretingle
US /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
UK /'tɪŋɡl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling as if small needles are in your skin
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a feeling like small needles in your skin
C1Moretoothbrush
US /ˈtuθˌbrʌʃ/
UK /ˈtu:θbrʌʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
C2Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoretrigger
US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
B1Morewrinkle
US /ˈrɪŋkəl/
UK /'rɪŋkl/
- Noun
- Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
B2Morezinc
US /zɪŋk/
UK /zɪŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bluish white metal used in making brass
B2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- break out
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- dry skin: A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- check out
- mental: Concerning the mind
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- correlation: The relationship between two variables
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- inflammatory: Making or intended to make someone angry
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- leave: To go away from; depart
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- acne: Red spots or pimples on your face
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- pat: Person's name
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- nourish: To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- pimple: Small inflamed bump on the skin, e.g. from acne
- gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
- officially: According to what is stated by an authority figure
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- forehead: Area of the face above the eyes
- cleanse: To remove impurities or pollutants from something
- recovery: Process of returning to a former (good) state
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- moisturizer: A cream applies to skin to make it soft/less dry
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- artificially: Not naturally; made by people
- hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
- tingle: Feeling as if small needles are in your skin
- balm: Fragrant herb
- bazaar: Market of small shops that sell various items
- zinc: Bluish white metal used in making brass
- nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
- toothbrush: Small brush with long handle used to clean teeth
- eyeliner: Makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
- exfoliate: To remove layers of skin, etc.
- skincare: Products designed to nourish the skin
- keel: Long central strip along the bottom of a boat
- eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
- exfoliation: Removal of layers of skin, etc.
- goodnight: (Said as you go to bed, leave someone at night)
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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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Lili Reinhart on the Impact of Acne on Mental Health | Go To Bed With Me | Harper's BAZAAR
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/23Ever wonder about Lili Reinhart's bedtime routine and how she tackles acne? You'll get an inside look at her cozy night and celeb skincare secrets, plus pick up some advanced vocabulary related to acne treatment and glowing skin!
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