alcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morebartender
US
UK
- Noun
- Employee who makes and serves alcohol at a bar
C2Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Moreblackmail
US /ˈblækˌmel/
UK /ˈblækmeɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
B1Morebud
US /bʌd/
UK /bʌd/
- Noun
- Small part of a plant that will be a flower
B2Morechatter
US /ˈtʃætɚ/
UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk a lot in a casual manner
- (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
- Uncountable Noun
- Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
- A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
C2Moredope
US /doʊp/
UK /dəʊp/
- Noun
- Someone you think it stupid or a fool
B2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moregin
US /dʒɪn/
UK /dʒɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong colorless alcohol made from grain
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the seeds from cotton using a cotton gin.
B2Moreoverlap
US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lie over or cover a part of something else
- To happen at the same time as another event
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
B1TOEICMoresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moresour
US /saʊr/
UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- Adjective
- Being mean and not friendly
- Spoiled or made more acidic
B2Moretaco
US /ˈtɑ:koʊ/
UK /ˈtækəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
B2Moretonic
US /ˈtɑnɪk/
UK /'tɒnɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An invigorating fresh energy boost
- Fizzy mixer drink, often drunk with gin
- Adjective
- Associated with the main note in a musical scale
B2TOEICMoreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Morewhiskey
US /ˈhwɪski/
UK /'wɪskɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
B1More
Vocabulary
- dude: Form of address for a man
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- act: To behave in a certain way
- overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- dope: Someone you think it stupid or a fool
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
- bartender: Employee who makes and serves alcohol at a bar
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- tonic: An invigorating fresh energy boost
- blackmail: To threaten to tell a secret unless you are paid
- taco: Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
- safe: Highly likely
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- gin: Strong colorless alcohol made from grain
- whiskey: US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
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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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