abuse
US /əˈbjuz/
UK /ə'bju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
- Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
A2TOEICMoreanger
US /ˈæŋɡɚ/
UK /ˈæŋgə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
- Uncountable Noun
- Feelings of being upset, mad or annoyed
- A strong feeling we can get if we think we're being treated badly
A2TOEICMorebabe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Morebig gulp
US
UK
- Noun
- A large swallow or mouthful of a drink.
- A large-sized drink sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores.
A1Morebrand
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.
A2TOEICMoreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Morecanister
US /ˈkænɪstɚ/
UK /ˈkænɪstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Container, usually cylindrical and made of metal
C1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
galaxy
US /ˈɡæləksi/
UK /'ɡæləksɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of stars and planets in space
B2Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moregross
US /ɡros/
UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
B1TOEICMoregulp
US /ɡʌlp/
UK /ɡʌlp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To swallow or drink quickly
- Noun
- Swallowing liquid very quickly
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreicon
US /ˈaɪˌkɑn/
UK /'aɪkɒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small image on a computer screen
- Person widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Morejumbo
US /ˈdʒʌmbo/
UK /'dʒʌmbəʊ/
- Noun
- Something that is very large
B2Morelaid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
A2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelazy
US /ˈlezi/
UK /ˈleɪzi/
- Adjective
- Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
A2Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Morenap
US /næp/
UK /næp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Brief period of sleep or rest during the day
B2Morenightmare
US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/
UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
A2Moreobnoxious
US /ɑbˈnɑkʃəs, əb-/
UK /əbˈnɒkʃəs/
- Adjective
- Annoying or rude; offensive
C1Moreoffense
US /əˈfɛns/
UK /əˈfens/
- Noun
- Attempt to score in a game or match
- Breaking of a rule or law
B1TOEICMorepopulation
US /ˌpɑpjəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- A group of individuals of one species living in a particular area.
A2TOEICMorerelate
US /rɪˈlet/
UK /rɪ'leɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- To understand or sympathize with, e.g. a problem
A2TOEICMorerid
US /rɪd/
UK /rɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- Adjective
- Freed or delivered from something.
A2Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moreweed
US /wid/
UK /wi:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
- Uncountable Noun
- Marijuana
C1Morewine
US /waɪn/
UK /waɪn/
- Adjective
- Dark red color
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
A2More
Vocabulary
- laid back
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- big gulp: A large swallow or mouthful of a drink.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- obnoxious: Annoying or rude; offensive
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
- gulp: To swallow or drink quickly
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- wine: Dark red color
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- anger: To make someone mad, upset, or annoyed
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- scare: To become frightened
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
- barf: To vomit
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- talk: Style of speaking
- noise: Loud sounds that cause discomfort or annoyance
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- jumbo: Something that is very large
- canister: Container, usually cylindrical and made of metal
- babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
- mama: 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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American Dad: Like Mother, Like Daughter (Clip) | TBS
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Hanna posted on 2026/09/16Ever feel like you're turning into your parents? This hilarious clip from American Dad explores that exact idea, with Hailey realizing she might be more like her mom Francine than she wants to admit! You'll pick up some fun, informal phrases like 'Barf City' and 'give Mama some sugar' while laughing along.
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