adjust
US /əˈdʒʌst/
UK /əˈdʒʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change; to attain a desired state or function
- To change so as to fit in with new conditions
A2TOEICMoreadopt
US /əˈdɑ:pt/
UK /əˈdɒpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To legally take a child into your family
- To take on responsibility for something
A2TOEICMoreadore
US /əˈdɔr, əˈdor/
UK /ə'dɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To love very much; to give honor to
B2Moreall the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
A1Moreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreauthentic
US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/
- Adjective
- From a reliable source; accurate; true
B1Morebrat
US /bræt/
UK /bræt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Moreconvinced
US /kənˈvɪnst/
UK /kənˈvɪnst/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- Adjective
- Persuaded to feel sure of something
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecrystal clear
US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/
UK /ˈkristəl kliə/
- Adjective
- Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
A2Moredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefeedback
US /ˈfidˌbæk/
UK /ˈfi:dbæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give information or opinions about something to someone, especially in order to improve it.
B1TOEICMoregoodness
US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/
UK /ˈgʊdnəs/
- Interjection
- (Used to express slight surprise)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nourishment; good food value
A2Morehanger
US /ˈhæŋɚ/
UK /ˈhæŋə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of wire to hang clothes on
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehorror
US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
B1Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreintact
US /ɪn'tækt/
UK /ɪn'tækt/
- Adjective
- Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
B1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morementally
US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/
UK /ˈmentəli/
- Adverb
- With or in the mind and thoughts
A2Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Morenaughty
US /ˈnɔti/
UK /'nɔ:tɪ/
- Adjective
- Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepermission
US /pɚˈmɪʃən/
UK /pəˈmɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Right to do something as allowed by another
- Formal authorization from an authority.
A2Morepolite
US /pəˈlaɪt/
UK /pəˈlaɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing good manners or respect for other people
A2TOEICMorepossess
US /pəˈzɛs/
UK /pəˈzes/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- To have or own something
A2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMorepunk
US /pʌŋk/
UK /pʌŋk/
- Noun
- Violent or criminal young man
B2Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1Moreseatbelt
US /si:tbelt/
UK /si:tbelt/
- Countable Noun
- Strong belt in a car to hold you in your seat
C2Moresnatch
US /snætʃ/
UK /snætʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something quickly or eagerly
B2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespill
US /spɪl/
UK /spɪl/
- Noun
- Accident when someone falls
- Act of allowing a fluid to escape
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come out of and spread beyond limits
- To tell secrets or let information escape
B1Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moresweetheart
US /ˈswi:thɑ:rt/
UK /ˈswi:thɑ:t/
- Noun
- Person loved by another person
B2Moretattoo
US /tæˈtu/
UK /tə'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretolerance
US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/
UK /ˈtɒlərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
B1Moretrash
US /træʃ/
UK /træʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage or anything that is worthless
- Transitive Verb
- To throw away in the garbage
- To criticize; claim person/thing is inferior
B2TOEICMoreunicorn
US /ˈjunɪˌkɔrn/
UK /ˈju:nɪkɔ:n/
- Countable Noun
- Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
B2Morevagina
US /vəˈdʒaɪnə/
UK /və'dʒaɪnə/
- Noun
- Lower part of the female reproductive tract
C2Morevalid
US /ˈvælɪd/
UK /'vælɪd/
- Adjective
- Being in effect or in force, often legally
- Reasonable; based on sound assumptions
A2TOEICMorevodka
US /ˈvɑdkə/
UK /'vɒdkə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
B2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewash up
US /wɑʃ ʌp/
UK /wɔʃ ʌp/
- Phrase
- To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
- Phrasal Verb
- To wash one's hands and face; to clean dishes after a meal.
A1Morewhimpering
US /'wɪmpərɪŋ/
UK /'wɪmpərɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a quiet crying sound
C1Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- wash up: To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- have to: Must do
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- check out
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- annoying: To make someone angry
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- convinced: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- possess: To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- mentally: With or in the mind and thoughts
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- act: To behave in a certain way
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- vagina: Lower part of the female reproductive tract
- naughty: Behaving badly, e.g. so as to annoy adults
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
- brat: Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- daughter: A female child of someone
- love: Person's name
- bad: Not good; wrong
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
- seatbelt: Strong belt in a car to hold you in your seat
- hanger: Piece of wire to hang clothes on
- sweetheart: Person loved by another person
- whimpering: To make a quiet crying sound
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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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Charo Wen posted on 2017/07/23Ever wondered what goes on in a hilarious, no-holds-barred rant about not wanting kids? You'll get to hear Superwoman's take in this darkly comedic vlog, packed with sarcastic humor and relatable everyday situations! It's a fantastic chance to pick up practical, conversational phrases you can use daily.
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