alcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreany sort of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
A2Moreballpark
US /ˈbɔlˌpɑrk/
UK /ˈbɔ:lpɑ:k/
- Noun
- Facility in which ball games are played
- Adjective
- Approximate; a rough estimate.
C2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morebeverage
US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
- Countable Noun
- A drink other than water
B2TOEICMoreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebrand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorebull
US /bʊl/
UK /bʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- Uncountable Noun
- Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
B1Morecease
US /sis/
UK /si:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
B1Morecreaminess
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of having the thickness of heavy cream
B1Moredifferentiate
US /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌet/
UK /ˌdɪfə'renʃɪeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see or show how things are not the same
- Become distinct or specialized.
B1Moredistil
US /dɪˈstɪl/
UK /dɪˈstɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To collect the pure form by heating liquid
B2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreexceptionally
US /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪ/
UK /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
- Adverb
- In an extremely and unusually good way
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMorefinesse
US /fəˈnɛs/
UK /fɪ'nes/
- Uncountable Noun
- When something is done in a perfect skillful way
- Subtle manipulation or strategy.
- Transitive Verb
- To avoid or manage (a situation) by cleverness or skill.
- To attempt a finesse in a card game.
B2TOEICMoreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrom a mile away
US /frʌm ə ˈmaɪl əˈweɪ/
UK /frɒm ə ˈmaɪl əˈweɪ/
- other
- Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
B2Moregarbage
US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste material that has been thrown out
B1TOEICMoregenerate
US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/
UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To create or be produced or bring into existence
- To create electricity, heat, energy and power
A2TOEICMoregluten
US /ˈɡlutn/
UK /ˈglu:tn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
C1Moregoose
US /ɡus/
UK /gu:s/
- Countable Noun
- Large water bird related to a duck
- Someone you think is silly or foolish
- Transitive Verb
- To touch someone on their bottom
B2Moregot 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
A1Morehangover
US /ˈhæŋoʊvər/
UK /ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
C1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehungover
US /ˈhʌŋˈovɚ/
UK /ˈhʌŋəʊvə(r)/
- Adjective
- Feeling ill from drinking too much alcohol
C1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekettle
US /ˈkɛtl/
UK /ˈketl/
- Noun
- Metal container with spout used for boiling water
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
lactic
US /ˈlæktɪk/
UK /'læktɪk/
- Adjective
- Of or obtained from milk (e.g. sour milk or whey)
C2Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Moreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremartini
US /mɑ:r'ti:nɪ/
UK /mɑ:'ti:nɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
C1Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morenothingness
US /ˈnʌθɪŋnɪs/
UK /ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of non-existence; insincere talk
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreolive
US /ˈɑ:lɪv/
UK /ˈɒlɪv/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Small, oval-shaped black or green fruit
B1Moreon the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
A1Moreoverpower
US /ˌovɚˈpaʊɚ/
UK /ˌəʊvə'paʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To control or defeat something or someone by force
- (Of smell, taste etc.) to be (too)
B2Morepalate
US /ˈpælɪt/
UK /ˈpælət/
- Noun
- Roof of the mouth
B2TOEICMorerate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
B1Morereel
US /ril/
UK /ri:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
C1Morereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moreslide
US /slaɪd/
UK /slaɪd/
- Noun
- Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- Reduction in amount, price, quality
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
A2Moresmooth
US /smuð/
UK /smu:ð/
- Adjective
- Moving without stops and starts
- Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
- Transitive Verb
- To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
- To spread a substance over a surface
A2Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Moresugary
US /ˈʃʊɡəri/
UK /ˈʃʊgəri/
- Adjective
- Too sweet; insincere
- Containing or having a taste like sugar
B1Moretaste
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
A2TOEICMoretier
US /tɪr/
UK /tɪə(r)/
- Noun
- One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- One in a series of levels in a system
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange in tiers.
B2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Moreunbiased
US /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
UK /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
- Adjective
- Without prejudice; giving a fair assessment
B1TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morevodka
US /ˈvɑdkə/
UK /'vɒdkə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
B2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewhoa
US /woʊ/
UK /wəʊ/
- Interjection
- Tell someone to do something more slowly
- An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
C1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- got to: To arrive at some place
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- next to: Being located along side another
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- from a mile away: Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- sit down: To take a seat
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- beverage: A drink other than water
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- blow: To move something using air
- hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- exceptionally: In an extremely and unusually good way
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- palate: Roof of the mouth
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- gluten: Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- hungover: Feeling ill from drinking too much alcohol
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- olive: Person's name
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- goose: Large water bird related to a duck
- finesse: When something is done in a perfect skillful way
- lactic: Of or obtained from milk (e.g. sour milk or whey)
- overpower: To control or defeat something or someone by force
- unbiased: Without prejudice; giving a fair assessment
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- ballpark: Facility in which ball games are played
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
- martini: Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
- creaminess: Property of having the thickness of heavy cream
- nothingness: State of non-existence; insincere talk
- distil: To collect the pure form by heating liquid
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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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Blind Tasting 10 of the Most Popular Vodkas (From $9 to $100)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/02/12Think you can tell the difference between cheap and luxury vodka? Join this fun blind tasting challenge as they sample everything from $9 bottles to $100 ones! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary for discussing flavors and learn about different brands in a super casual, engaging way.
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