addictive
US /əˈdɪktɪv/
UK /əˈdɪktɪv/
- Adjective
- Being powerless to stop doing or using something
B1Morealcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Moreallude
US /əˈlud/
UK /əˈlu:d/
- Intransitive Verb
- To refer to without mentioning it directly
C1Morealmost all of
US
UK
- Determiner
- Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- Pronoun
- Nearly every person in a group.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreartillery
US /ɑ:rˈtɪləri/
UK /ɑ:ˈtɪləri/
- Noun
- Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
B2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebarber
US /ˈbɑ:rbə(r)/
UK /ˈbɑ:bə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
B2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorecaution
US /ˈkɔʃən/
UK /'kɔ:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
- Warning given by police for breaking traffic rules
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a warning about a possible danger
B1Morecigarette
US /ˈsɪgəret/
UK /ˌsɪgəˈret/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- White paper tube filled with tobacco
- The act of smoking a cigarette.
B1Morecircumference
US /sərˈkʌmfərəns/
UK /səˈkʌmfərəns/
- Noun
- Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
C1Morecollaborate
US /kəˈlæbəˌret/
UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cooperate with or help an enemy
- To work together to complete a task
B1Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMoreconcerned
US /kənˈsə:nd/
UK /kənˈsɜ:nd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Adjective
- Worried or anxious
- Involved; interested.
A2Moreconfederate
US /kənˈfɛdərət/
UK /kənˈfedərət/
- Countable Noun
- One who helps someone do something, often illegal
C1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredice
US /daɪs/
UK /daɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut food or other things into small pieces
- Noun (plural)
- Cubes with dots numbering 1-6 on used in games
B2Moredisastrous
US /dɪˈzæstrəs/
UK /dɪˈzɑ:strəs/
- Adjective
- Having very unfortunate or terrible consequences
- Having extremely negative or terrible consequences.
B1Morediscreet
US /dɪˈskrit/
UK /dɪˈskri:t/
- Adjective
- Careful not to reveal secret/confidential matters
B2TOEICMoredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moredot
US /dɑt/
UK /dɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To place small amounts/things in various places
- To mark something by placing a small, round spot
- Noun
- Small round mark
B1TOEICMoreenzyme
US /ˈɛnzaɪm/
UK /ˈenzaɪm/
- Noun
- A protein made by cells
B2TOEICMoreerror
US /ˈɛrɚ/
UK /ˈerə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is not correct; a mistake
- A malfunction or mistake in a computer program.
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake.
A2TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMoreexercise
US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
UK /'eksəsaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out to become stronger and healthier
- To retain your ability or practice your skills
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical activity to increase health and strength
- Set of questions in a text book
A2Morefor 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.
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehail
US /hel/
UK /heɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- To call out to (taxi) to get it to pick you up
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly, fall together through the air
- Used to say that hail is falling
B2Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Moreinequality
US /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Situation where things are not equal, fair
B1Moreinsist
US /ɪnˈsɪst/
UK /ɪn'sɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To demand that someone do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To strongly state your opinion without changing it
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintimate
US /ˈɪntəmɪt/
UK /'ɪntɪmət/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- Private and personal things shared with another
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone understand without saying directly
B1TOEICMorekaraoke
US /ˌkærɪ'oʊkɪ/
UK /ˌkærɪ'əʊkɪ/
- Noun
- Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
C1Morelike a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
- other
- To act bravely or responsibly.
A2Morelivelihood
US /ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd/
UK /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Way someone earns money to live
B2TOEICMoremassage
US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/
UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- Transitive Verb
- To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
- To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
B2Moreno dice
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression indicating refusal or that something is not possible.
- An expression indicating that an attempt was unsuccessful.
C2Moreoccurrence
US /əˈkɚrəns/
UK /əˈkʌrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific instance of something happening
- The fact or frequency of something happening.
B1TOEICMoreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreparlor
US /'pɑ:lə/
UK /'pɑ:lə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
- Reception room, often private, in an inn or club
B2Morepat
US /pæt/
UK /pæt/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or touch lightly
B1Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Moreprostitution
US /ˌprɑstɪˈtuʃən,-ˈt:ʃənju-/
UK /ˌprɔstɪˈtu:ʃən, -ˈtju:-/
- Uncountable Noun
- Practice of offering sex for money
- The use of something in a way that degrades or corrupts it, especially for personal gain.
B2Morepunish
US /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
UK /'pʌnɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone suffer for doing something wrong
- To treat something or someone roughly
A2Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morequote
US /kwot/
UK /kwəʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written statement of the cost of something
- The (often wise or famous) words of another person
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone how much a task will cost
- To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
A2TOEICMorerampant
US /ˈræmpənt/
UK /ˈræmpənt/
- Adjective
- Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
B2Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMorerestore
US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/
UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To return a thing to its original condition
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreshady
US /ˈʃedi/
UK /ˈʃeɪdi/
- Adjective
- Dark because something blocks the light
- Dishonest; unscrupulous; criminal
A2Moreskincare
US /'skɪnker/
UK /'skɪnkeə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Products designed to nourish the skin
C2Moreslap
US /slæp/
UK /slæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
B1Morespa
US /spɑ/
UK /spɑ:/
- Noun
- Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
C2Morespike
US /spaɪk/
UK /spaɪk/
- Noun
- The top point in a graph
- Long, thin metal rod that ends in a point
- Intransitive Verb
- To go up to a point on a graph
B2Morestray
US /stre/
UK /streɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To deviate or go away from the established norm
- Noun
- Someone or something that is lost, e.g. a dog
B2TOEICMorestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretextile
US /ˈtɛksˌtaɪl, -təl/
UK /ˈtekstaɪl/
- Adjective
- Referring to something made of cloth
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any kind of cloth goods, like cotton, for example
B1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreunify
US /ˈjunəˌfaɪ/
UK /'ju:nɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring or join together into one
B2TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- at least: As a minimum
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- no dice: An expression indicating refusal or that something is not possible.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- going on: To continue doing something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- quote: Written statement of the cost of something
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- spike: The top point in a graph
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- rampant: Growing rapidly and uncontrollably
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- enzyme: A protein made by cells
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- textile: Referring to something made of cloth
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- rumor: To gossip; to tell a story about other people
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
- hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- pat: Person's name
- occurrence: Specific instance of something happening
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
- upfront: Frank and honest
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- disastrous: Having very unfortunate or terrible consequences
- shady: Dark because something blocks the light
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- parlor: Room in a home, that is used for receiving guests
- discreet: Careful not to reveal secret/confidential matters
- prostitution: Practice of offering sex for money
- punish: To make someone suffer for doing something wrong
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- dice: To cut food or other things into small pieces
- unify: To bring or join together into one
- barber: Person whose job is to cut men's hair, shave them
- circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
- artillery: Guns used by the military larger than machine guns
- livelihood: Way someone earns money to live
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- karaoke: Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
- confederate: One who helps someone do something, often illegal
- allude: To refer to without mentioning it directly
- skincare: Products designed to nourish the skin
- spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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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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Red Light Districts Legal in Taiwan
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Danny Wang posted on 2013/07/02Ever wondered about the complex reality of sex work legalization? This video dives into Taiwan's unique approach, exploring the social impacts and unintended consequences for local communities and sex worker rights. You'll pick up useful vocabulary for discussing policy and cultural issues while getting a fascinating look at real-world situations!
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