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.
A2TOEICMoreapt
US /æpt/
UK /æpt/
- Adjective
- Likely or having a tendency to act a certain way
- Being relevant or accurate
B1TOEICMorecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecouple
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
A2Morecrouch
US /kraʊtʃ/
UK /kraʊtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend your back forward from the waist on down
B2Morecruel
US /ˈkruəl/
UK /'kru:əl/
- Adjective
- Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- Extremely harsh or severe.
B1Morecut it out
US /kʌt ɪt aʊt/
UK /kʌt it aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- Interjection
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
A1Moredeli
US /ˈdɛli/
UK /ˈdeli/
- Noun
- A shop selling unusual or special food products
C1Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Moreextend
US /ɪkˈstɛnd/
UK /ɪkˈstend/
- Transitive Verb
- To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- To reach from one point to another
A2TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefarewell
US /fɛrˈwɛl/
UK /ˈfɛəˈwel/
- Noun
- Act of saying goodbye and leaving
- A gathering or event to mark someone's departure.
- Interjection
- Used to express good wishes on parting.
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moregenerally
US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/
UK /ˈdʒenrəli/
- Adverb
- Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
A2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehose
US /hoʊz/
UK /həʊz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tube that carries a liquid
- Socks, stockings, pantyhose etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To wet or clean something with a hose
B1Morein one piece
US /ɪn wʌn pis/
UK /in wʌn pi:s/
- Phrase
- Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- Safe and unharmed, especially after a dangerous situation.
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
mama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremamma
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mɑ:mə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremarvelous
US /ˈmɑrvələs/
UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/
- Adjective
- Extraordinarily good or great
- Remarkably skilled or talented.
B2Moremature
US /məˈtʃʊr/
UK /məˈtʃʊə(r)/
- Adjective
- Behaving like an adult
- Being fully developed physically
- Intransitive Verb
- (Wine, cheese) To age to improve its taste
A2Morepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
A2TOEICMorepornography
US /pɔ:rˈnɑ:grəfi/
UK /pɔ:ˈnɒgrəfi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
C1Morerehearse
US /rɪˈhɜ:rs/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- To say or write again; repeat.
B1TOEICMoreright 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.
A1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moresentimental
US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/
- Adjective
- Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
B1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Morespicy
US /ˈspaɪsi/
UK /ˈspaɪsi/
- Adjective
- Hot and strongly flavored in taste
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubtitle
US /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtl:/
UK /'sʌbtaɪtl/
- Countable Noun
- Additional title, often one that explains
- Written version on the screen of words of a movie
B2Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moresuitcase
US /ˈsutˌkes/
UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Container for carrying clothes when traveling
B2TOEICMoretap
US /tæp/
UK /tæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- To spy one someone electronically
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
- Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
A2Moretilt
US /tɪlt/
UK /tɪlt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- To move something away from the upright
- Noun
- Position in which one side is above the other
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrailer
US /ˈtrelɚ/
UK /'treɪlə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
C2Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMoreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in one piece: Undamaged; whole; not broken or harmed.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- mature: Behaving like an adult
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- role: Character played by an actor
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- subtitle: Additional title, often one that explains
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
- piece: A counter in a board game
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pornography: Pictures or stories that stimulate sexual desire
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- great: Very good; better than before
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- trust: To expect confidently
- farewell: Act of saying goodbye and leaving
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- apt: Likely or having a tendency to act a certain way
- hose: Tube that carries a liquid
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- deli: A shop selling unusual or special food products
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- crouch: To bend your back forward from the waist on down
- mama: A mother
- mamma: A mother
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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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"Have You Seen Me Sing And Dance?" - Stellan Skarsgård Thinks Colbert Could Handle "Mamma Mia 3"
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/17Ever wondered if Stellan Skarsgård could belt out a tune in "Mamma Mia 3"? This fun interview dives into acting with family, hilarious personal stories like a 'pickle story,' and why this celeb thinks Colbert could handle the stage! You'll pick up natural conversational phrases and cultural insights perfect for B1 learners.
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