affinity
US /əˈfɪnɪti/
UK /ə'fɪnətɪ/
- Noun
- A feeling of attraction or relationship
B2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMoreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morebutcher
US /ˈbʊtʃɚ/
UK /ˈbʊtʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Store selling meat; person who sells meats
- Transitive Verb
- To cut up dead animals to sell their meat
- To kill people violently and without compassion
B1TOEICMorecave
US /kev/
UK /keɪv/
- Noun
- Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- Intransitive Verb
- To give in to pressure
A2Morecave in
US /kev ɪn/
UK /keiv in/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give in to pressure
- To collapse inwards.
- Phrasal Verb
- To collapse or fall inward.
- To yield or give way under pressure.
B1Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheek
US /tʃik/
UK /tʃi:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- Rude and disrespectful behavior; impudence.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to be rude to someone
A2Morechef
US /ʃɛf/
UK /ʃef/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
B1Morecider
US /ˈsaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈsaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
B2Morecome on in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- An invitation to enter a place.
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
A1Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
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
A2Morecrunch
US /krʌntʃ/
UK /krʌntʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To crush something into pieces
- To crush something noisily.
- Intransitive Verb
- To chew noisily with a crackling sound
- To make a crushing sound when walked on.
B2Moreeat in
US /it ɪn/
UK /i:t ɪn/
- other
- To have a meal at home instead of going out.
A2Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreespresso
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
C1Moreflavor
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
B1Moreflour
US /flaʊr/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with flour in cooking
B1Moregiven time
US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/
UK /ˈɡivən taim/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
A1Moregoat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
B2Moregooey
US /ˈɡui/
UK /ˈgu:i/
- Adjective
- Soft and sticky
C1Moregot 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
A1Moregrain
US /ɡren/
UK /greɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Seeds of plants used for food
- Natural pattern in something, e.g. wood
B1TOEICMoregrill
US /ɡrɪl/
UK /ɡrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plate of food that has been grilled
- Metal bars on which food is cooked over fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cook directly over fire on a flat metal bars
- To ask many (difficult) questions for a long time
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Moreindividual
US /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
- Countable Noun
- Single person, looked at separately from others
- A single thing or item, especially when part of a set or group.
- Adjective
- Made for use by one single person
- Having a distinct manner different from others
A2Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorejust 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.
A2Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pastry
US /ˈpestri/
UK /ˈpeɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- A food item made of flour, fat, and water, often filled with sweet or savory ingredients and baked.
B2Morepick me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To collect someone or something from a place.
- To improve someone's mood or energy.
A2Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morepro
US /proʊ/
UK /prəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason given in support of something
- Someone experienced and very good at something
A2Morerack
US /ræk/
UK /ræk/
- Noun
- A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone pain or suffering
B1Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMoresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Morestart out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretiramisu
US
UK
- Noun
- Dessert of layers of sponge cake sand coffee cream
C1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moreupstairs
US /ˌʌpˈsterz/
UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/
- Adverb
- On a floor above
- Noun
- The floor above you in a building
C1Morevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMorevery top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
walk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
A2Morewolf
US /wʊlf/
UK /wʊlf/
- Countable Noun
- A dog-like wild animal
- Man who tries to seduce women
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To eat food very quickly
B1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- cave in: To give in to pressure
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- check out
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- pastry: Dough making top/bottom of pie; cake made of dough
- crunch: To crush something into pieces
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- leave: To go away from; depart
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- gooey: Soft and sticky
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- rack: A frame, stand, hook on which things are hung
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- cheek: The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
- butcher: Store selling meat; person who sells meats
- pro: Reason given in support of something
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
- smell: To have a particular odor
- espresso: Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
- wine: Dark red color
- upstairs: On a floor above
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- tiramisu: Dessert of layers of sponge cake sand coffee cream
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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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Boston Food Guide From an Off-Duty Pastry Chef
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/06Ever wondered what an off-duty pastry chef eats? Chef Tiago Silva takes you on a delicious tour of Boston's food scene, from incredible butcher and fish markets to unique bakeries and shops that inspire creativity. You'll pick up some great vocabulary for talking about food and maybe even get inspired to try some new recipes yourself!
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