adapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morebarley
US /ˈbɑ:rli/
UK /ˈbɑ:li/
- Countable Noun
- Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
B2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebrew
US /bru/
UK /bru:/
- Countable Noun
- A beer; a drink of beer
- A mixture or concoction
- Transitive Verb
- To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
- To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
B1Morecaffeine
US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/
UK /ˈkæfi:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- The amount of caffeine in a substance.
B2Morecalculate
US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/
UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To find an answer using mathematics
- To make an educated guess about something
B2Morecalmness
US /'kɑ:mnəs/
UK /'kɑ:mnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being relaxed, and not worried or angry
B1Morechai
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A type of (indian) tea, made with spices
C2Morechaotic
US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
B1Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
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.
A2Morecustomize
US /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kʌstəmaɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To make, change according to the user's needs
C1Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredirt
US /dɚt/
UK /dɜ:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loose earth or soil
- A substance, such as mud or dust, that makes something dirty.
- Countable Noun
- A track made of compacted earth or soil.
A2Moreearthy
US /ˈɚθi/
UK /'ɜ:θɪ/
- Adjective
- Living a life close to nature
- Resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.
B1Moreexporter
US /ɪkˈsportɚ/
UK /ekˈspɔ:tə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Country, business selling goods to other countries
B1Morefelony
US /ˈfɛləni/
UK /ˈfeləni/
- Noun
- A serious crime, such as murder
C2Morefilter
US /ˈfɪltɚ/
UK /'fɪltə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
- Transitive Verb
- To remove certain types of light, sound
- To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
B1Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Moregain
US /ɡen/
UK /ɡeɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in something, such as weight
- To get something wanted, needed or valued
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An increase in something, such as weight
A2TOEICMoregenerational
US /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənl/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning people born at about the same time
B1Moreginger
US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/
UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being reddish-brown in color
- Uncountable Noun
- Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
B2Moreherbal
US /ˈɜ:rbl/
UK /ˈhɜ:bl/
- Adjective
- Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
B1Morehospitality
US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/
UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
B1Morehumble
US /ˈhʌmbəl/
UK /'hʌmbl/
- Adjective
- Being lower in quality or status
- Not proud/arrogant; of low status
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel less proud or confident
B2TOEICMorein places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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.
A1Moreinfuse
US /ɪnˈfjooz/
UK /ɪnˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
B2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremate
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
B1Moremeditation
US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of deep and quiet thinking
- The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
B2Moremint
US /mɪnt/
UK /mɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Candies with the taste of mint
- Place where a government prints its money
- Transitive Verb
- To print money or make coins
C2Moreneighbor
US /ˈnebɚ/
UK /'neɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Moreon end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreoolong
US /'u:lɒŋ/
UK /'u:lɒŋ/
- Noun
- A type of Chinese tea
C2Moreoriginally
US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
- Adverb
- At first; in the beginning
- In a new and unique manner
A2TOEICMorepeaceful
US /ˈpisfəl/
UK /ˈpi:sfl/
- Adjective
- In a calm and quiet state
- Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
B1Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morepreparation
US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
A2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerefuse
US /ˈrefjus/
UK /rɪ'fju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To not accept, allow, or give something
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage, waste
A2TOEICMoreregion
US /ˈridʒən/
UK /'ri:dʒən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- A part of the body
A2TOEICMorerun on
US /rʌn ɑn/
UK /rʌn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
A1Moreshow 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)
A1Moreside note
US
UK
- Noun
- A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
A1Moresocialize
US /ˈsoʃəˌlaɪz/
UK /'səʊʃəlaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- Transitive Verb
- To teach people acceptable cultural behaviors
- To organize or control (something) according to socialist principles.
B2Morestaple
US /ˈstepəl/
UK /ˈsteɪpl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main food of a particular community
- A basic food that is eaten all the time
- Transitive Verb
- To pin together using a machine and bent wire
B2TOEICMorestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moresymbol
US /ˈsɪmbəl/
UK /'sɪmbl/
- Noun
- Image that means or represents something
- An image that represents a message of some kind
A2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretechnically
US /ˈtɛknɪkl:ɪ/
UK /ˈteknɪkli/
- Adverb
- In an exact and particular manner
- With technical skill or expertise.
A2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Noun
- An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
C1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in places: In some locations but not others
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- brew: A beer; a drink of beer
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- daily: Happening every day
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- originally: At first; in the beginning
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- felony: A serious crime, such as murder
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- customize: To make, change according to the user's needs
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
- barley: Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
- earthy: Living a life close to nature
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- chai: A type of (indian) tea, made with spices
- calmness: Feeling of being relaxed, and not worried or angry
- exporter: Country, business selling goods to other countries
- oolong: A type of Chinese tea
- generational: Concerning people born at about the same time
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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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Minjane posted on 2025/12/05Ever wondered why tea is so important around the world? This video spills the tea on how different cultures brew, serve, and enjoy it, from Japanese Matcha to Indian Masala Chai! You'll pick up tons of fascinating vocabulary and learn about daily rituals that make tea a global phenomenon.
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