alarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebiologist
US /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
UK /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/
- Countable Noun
- A scientist who studies living things
A2Morebreed
US /brid/
UK /bri:d/
- Noun
- Kind of / sort of
- Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
- To produce baby animals of specific kinds
A2Morebucket
US /ˈbʌkɪt/
UK /'bʌkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- A scoop-like container attached to machinery, used for digging or lifting materials.
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount held by a bucket.
B1Morebutterfly
US /ˈbʌtɚˌflaɪ/
UK /'bʌtəflaɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with large and colorful wings
- A swimming stroke performed face down with both arms moving symmetrically and a dolphin kick.
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (something, especially meat or fish) open and spread it out so that it resembles a butterfly.
B1Morebuzzer
US /ˈbʌzɚ/
UK /ˈbʌzə(r)/
- Noun
- Button that rings when pushed
B1Morecatalogue
US /ˈkætlˌɔɡ, -ˌɑɡ/
UK /ˈkætəlɒg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book of items that are available for purchase
- A list of all the books or other resources in a library.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a systematic list of items.
B1Morechainsaw
US /ˈtʃeɪnsɔː/
UK /ˈtʃeɪnsɔ:/
- Noun
- Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
C2Morechamp
US /tʃæmp/
UK /tʃæmp/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
A2Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Moreclank
US /klæŋk/
UK /klæŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a short loud sound by a metal object
C1Moreclatter
US /ˈklætɚ/
UK /'klætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a rattling noise, as when something falls
B2Moreclone
US /kloʊn/
UK /kləʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an exact copy of a living thing
B2Morecocoon
US /kəˈkun/
UK /kəˈku:n/
- Countable Noun
- Case spun by many insects for protection
- Something that envelops or surrounds in a protective or comforting way.
- Transitive Verb
- To wrap or envelop in something, especially for protection or comfort; to isolate.
B2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredeluxe
US /dɪ'lʌks/
UK /də'lʌks/
- Adjective
- Of a higher quality and price than usual
- Providing superior service or amenities.
- Noun
- A product that is the most expensive and of the highest quality of its kind.
- A special, high-quality edition of a book, game, etc.
C2Moreding
US /dɪŋ/
UK /dɪŋ/
- Countable Noun
- Dent in a car, etc. caused by being hit
C1Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreedition
US /ɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
B1Morefaint
US /fent/
UK /feɪnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- Adjective
- Lacking strength; weak; lacking clarity
- Very small, as in a chance or hope
A2Morefor free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefreakin
US /friːkɪn/
UK /friːkɪn/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Moregrunt
US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /grʌnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
B2Moreimitate
US /ˈɪmɪˌtet/
UK /ˈɪmɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To act, speak like someone or something else
B2Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
A1Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Moremaniacally
US
UK
- Adverb
- In a violent or mentally ill manner
B1Moremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Morememe
US /mi:m/
UK /mi:m/
- Noun
- Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
C1Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Moremontage
US /ˌmɑ:nˈtɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˌmɒnˈtɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- Assembly of items, e.g. visual images
C1Moremuffle
US /ˈmʌfəl/
UK /'mʌfl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a sound less loud or clear, as by covering
B2Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Moreoctopus
US /ˈɑ:ktəpəs/
UK /ˈɒktəpəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
B2Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreout of a job
US /aʊt əv ə dʒɑb/
UK /aʊt əv ə dʒɒb/
- other
- Without employment; having lost one's job.
A2Moreoutdated
US /aʊtˈdetɪd/
UK /ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/
- Adjective
- No longer in fashion or use because too old
- No longer accurate or useful because of new information or developments.
- Transitive Verb
- To be older than
B2Morepant
US /pænt/
UK /pænt/
- Noun
- Short, loud breath, taken with the mouth open
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe loudly and rapidly, with an open mouth
C1Morepeace and quiet
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- Absence of noise or activity; serenity.
B1Moreplumbing
US /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
UK /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To measure the depth of something
- To connect pipes, baths, toilets to a water source
- Uncountable Noun
- System of pipes, baths and toilets in buildings
B2Morereference
US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/
UK /'refrəns/
- Noun
- A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
- Transitive Verb
- To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
- Mention or refer to.
A2TOEICMorerenowned
US /rɪˈnaʊnd/
UK /rɪˈnaʊnd/
- Adjective
- Widely known and esteemed
B2TOEICMoresatisfy
US /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone happy because they got their wish
- To do what is required in order to finish
A2TOEICMorescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moresexually
US /ˈsɛkʃʊəlɪ/
UK /'sekʃəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a way or manner that involves sex
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresprinkle
US /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
UK /'sprɪŋkl/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw a little water on something
- To scatter (e.g. salt) in drops using the fingers
B2Moresquid
US /skwɪd/
UK /skwɪd/
- Noun
- Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
B1Morestupid
US /ˈstu:pɪd/
UK /ˈstju:pɪd/
- Adjective
- Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- Noun
- A stupid person.
A2Moresuspenseful
US /sə'spensfəl/
UK /səs'pensfəl/
- Adjective
- Marked by anxious feelings caused by uncertainty
C2Moreswapped
US /s'wɒpt/
UK /s'wɒpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange goods without spending money; trade
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretopper
US /'tɑ:pər/
UK /'tɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A worker who cuts tops off (e.g. of trees)
C2Moreturd
US /tɜ:rd/
UK /tɜ:d/
- Noun
- Obscene terms for feces
C1Moreunder arrest
US /ˈʌndɚ əˈrɛst/
UK /ˈʌndə əˈrest/
- Adjective
- Being held by the police; formally detained.
- Phrase
- In the state of being apprehended and detained by law enforcement.
A1Moreunemployed
US /ˌʌnɛmˈplɔɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
- Adjective
- Not currently being used
- Being without a job; jobless
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People without a job; the jobless
A2Morevegan
US /ˈviɡən, ˈvɛdʒən/
UK /ˈvi:gən/
- Noun
- Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
C1Morewail
US /wel/
UK /weɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or complain about in a loud high voice
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewhir
US /hwə:, wə:/
UK /hwɜ:, wɜ:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a fast repeated quiet sound
C2Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2Morework at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
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Vocabulary
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- under arrest: Being held by the police; formally detained.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- imitate: To act, speak like someone or something else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- battle: Military fight between armies
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- squid: Sea creature with ten arms, and a long thin body
- pant: Short, loud breath, taken with the mouth open
- outdated: No longer in fashion or use because too old
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- live: To be alive
- montage: Assembly of items, e.g. visual images
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- champ: Shortened form of 'champion' (player)
- satisfy: To make someone happy because they got their wish
- forget: To not remember something
- grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- sexually: In a way or manner that involves sex
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- swapped: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- deluxe: Of a higher quality and price than usual
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- unemployed: Not currently being used
- plumbing: To measure the depth of something
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- catalogue: Book of items that are available for purchase
- sport: Something that is done for fun, e.g. football
- turd: Obscene terms for feces
- muffle: To make a sound less loud or clear, as by covering
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- wail: To cry or complain about in a loud high voice
- clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- biologist: A scientist who studies living things
- freakin: Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
- buzzer: Button that rings when pushed
- suspenseful: Marked by anxious feelings caused by uncertainty
- ding: Dent in a car, etc. caused by being hit
- clatter: To make a rattling noise, as when something falls
- maniacally: In a violent or mentally ill manner
- chainsaw: Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
- whir: To make a fast repeated quiet sound
- topper: A worker who cuts tops off (e.g. of trees)
- clank: To make a short loud sound by a metal object
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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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FOOD BATTLE 2016
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Steven posted on 2016/12/31Get ready for some absurd comedy with "Food Battle 2016"! You'll hear tons of situational dialogue and pick up on some hilarious meme parodies, making it a fun way to boost your understanding of everyday conversations and cultural references.
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