alien
US /ˈeliən,ˈeljən/
UK /'eɪlɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Foreigner; a person not from this place
- Person or creature from a planet other than Earth
- Adjective
- Being foreign, different or unfamiliar
B1Morealuminium
US /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/
UK /ˌæljəˈmɪniəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Morealuminum
US /ə'lju:minəm/
UK /ə'lju:minəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
B2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreathlete
US /ˈæθˌlit/
UK /ˈæθli:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person trained to compete in sports
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of athletes.
B1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebiscuit
US /ˈbɪskɪt/
UK /ˈbɪskɪt/
- Countable Noun
- A cookie
A2Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morebud
US /bʌd/
UK /bʌd/
- Noun
- Small part of a plant that will be a flower
B2Moreburger
US /ˈbɜ:rgə(r)/
UK /ˈbɜ:gə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside
A2Moreclue
US /klu/
UK /klu:/
- Noun
- Information that helps explain something; hint
B1Morecookie
US /ˈkʊki/
UK /'kʊkɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A flat, round sweet baked food
B1Morecrisp
US /krɪsp/
UK /krɪsp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- Adjective
- (Of weather) chilly; a little cold
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredrive in
US /draɪv ɪn/
UK /draiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
- To emphasize or impress something forcefully.
A1Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Moreflaky
US /ˈfleki/
UK /ˈfleɪki/
- Adjective
- Made of or resembling flakes
B2Morefor shits and giggles
US /fɚ ʃɪts ænd ˈɡɪɡəlz/
UK /fə ʃɪts ænd ˈɡɪɡlz/
- other
- Doing something just for fun or to entertain oneself.
C1Moreglobal
US /ˈgloʊbl/
UK /ˈgləʊbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMoreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Moregravy
US /ˈɡrevi/
UK /ˈgreɪvi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
B2Moreguacamole
US /ˌɡwɑkəˈmoli/
UK /ˌgwækəˈməʊleɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dip made of avocado, garlic and other seasoning
C2Morehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorehardline
US /'hɑrdˌlaɪn/
UK /'hɑrdˌlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Extreme and stubborn in your beliefs or opinions
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehilarious
US /hɪˈlɛriəs, -ˈlær-, haɪ-/
UK /hɪˈleəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely amusing; very funny
B2Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehunk
US /hʌŋk/
UK /hʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- An attractive man, e.g. with lots of muscles
C1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein passing
US /ɪn ˈpæsɪŋ/
UK /ɪn ˈpɑ:sɪŋ/
- other
- Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
marinate
US /'mærɪneɪt/
UK /ˈmærɪneɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
C1Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Moreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreoff the charts
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- Adverb
- To an extreme degree; exceptionally.
B2Moreout on a limb
US /aʊt ɑn ə lɪm/
UK /aut ɒn ə lɪm/
- other
- In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
B2Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Moreprohibition
US /ˌproəˈbɪʃən/
UK /ˌprəʊɪ'bɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Law forbidding the sale of alcohol, etc.
- Act of not allowing something
B1Morequarterback
US /ˈkwɔ:rtərbæk/
UK /ˈkwɔ:təbæk/
- Noun
- Payer who directs play in American football
B2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moresexiest
US /'seksɪɪst/
UK /'seksɪɪst/
- Adjective
- Being the most sexy
B1Morestart on
US /stɑrt ɑn/
UK /stɑ:t ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start doing something.
- To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
A1Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moretalk through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss something thoroughly.
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Moretortilla
US /tɔ:rˈti:ə/
UK /tɔ:ˈti:ə/
- Countable Noun
- Thin Mexican flat bread
B2Moretourist
US /ˈtʊrɪst/
UK /ˈtʊərɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
A2Moreunfortunate
US /ʌnˈfɔrtʃənɪt/
UK /ʌnˈfɔ:tʃənət/
- Adjective
- Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- Regrettable or undesirable.
- Noun
- A person who experiences bad luck or misfortune.
- An unfortunate event or situation.
B1Moreventure
US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/
UK /'ventʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To risk something, such as money
- To face the dangers, take the risk of something
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
- think back: To recapture the past
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
- for shits and giggles: Doing something just for fun or to entertain oneself.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
- go on: To continue doing something
- hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- crisp: To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- biscuit: A cookie
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- flaky: Made of or resembling flakes
- great: Very good; better than before
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- gravy: Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- happen: To take place or occur
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- guacamole: Dip made of avocado, garlic and other seasoning
- marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
- history: Established pattern or record
- tortilla: Thin Mexican flat bread
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- prohibition: Law forbidding the sale of alcohol, etc.
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- hunk: An attractive man, e.g. with lots of muscles
- cookie: A flat, round sweet baked food
- aluminium: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- burger: Bread roll with patty of minced beef inside
- hardline: Extreme and stubborn in your beliefs or opinions
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
- sexiest: Being the most sexy
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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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Brad Pitt & Damson Idris Argue Over The Internet’s Biggest Debates | Agree To Disagree | LADbible
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