adrenaline
US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
UK /ə'drenəlɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
C1Morealter
US /ˈɔltɚ/
UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To change so (clothing) fits better
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change or modify something.
- To become different; to change.
A2TOEICMoreawful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
A2Morecarpet
US /ˈkɑ:rpɪt/
UK /ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with, e.g. many flowers
B1Morecautious
US /ˈkɔʃəs/
UK /ˈkɔ:ʃəs/
- Adjective
- Careful about avoiding danger, problems
B2Morecrook
US /krʊk/
UK /krʊk/
- Noun
- A criminal or thief; dishonest person
B2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMorediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moreego
US /ˈiɡo, ˈɛɡo/
UK /'i:ɡəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- Part of the human mind that deals with real world
B1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefashion
US /ˈfæʃən/
UK /'fæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- Industry that creates new styles of clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To make things into a particular shape
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moregambler
US /ˈɡæmbəl/
UK /'ɡæmblə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who bets money on the outcome of events
B1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheart of gold
US
UK
- Phrase
- A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
A1Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreinaudible
US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
B2Moreinfest
US /ɪnˈfɛst/
UK /ɪn'fest/
- Transitive Verb
- (Of bad things) to be present in in large numbers
- To live off as a parasite
C2TOEICMorejunkie
US /ˈdʒʌŋki/
UK /ˈdʒʌŋki/
- Noun
- Person that is addicted to taking drugs
B2Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Morelabel
US /ˈlebəl/
UK /'leɪbl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- A word or term used to describe a person, thing
- Transitive Verb
- To use a term to describe, often negatively
- To attach material to identify something
A2Moremasculine
US /ˈmæskjəlɪn/
UK /ˈmæskjəlɪn/
- Adjective
- Having the characteristics associated with males
B2Morenipple
US /ˈnɪpəl/
UK /ˈnɪpl/
- Noun
- Part of a breast; (on a woman) part baby sucks
B2Moreofficially
US /əˈfɪʃəlɪ/
UK /əˈfɪʃəli/
- Adverb
- According to what is stated by an authority figure
- In a public or open manner.
A2Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Moreout 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.
A1Morepremiere
US /prɪˈmɪr/
UK /ˈpremieə(r)/
- Noun
- First performance of a show, film, play in public
- Transitive Verb
- To give a first public performance.
B2Morepresidential
US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the president
B1Morepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMorepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morepurpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
UK /'pɜ:pəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- A person's sense of resolve or determination.
- Adverb
- With clear intention or determination.
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A2TOEICMorerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorerepeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
A2TOEICMorerum
US /rʌm/
UK /rʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
B2Moresack
US /sæk/
UK /sæk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To put something in a large bag
- To dismiss a person from their job; fire
- Countable Noun
- Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
B1Moreshark
US /ʃɑ:rk/
UK /ʃɑ:k/
- Noun
- Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
B2Moresober
US /ˈsobɚ/
UK /'səʊbə(r)/
- Adjective
- Not drunk
B1TOEICMoresober up
US /ˈsobɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈsəubə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become sober after being drunk.
- Intransitive Verb
- To become serious or more thoughtful.
A1Morespy
US /spaɪ/
UK /spaɪ/
- Noun
- Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to get secrets about an enemy country
- To secretly watch someone or something
B1TOEICMoresupportive
US /səˈpɔ:rtɪv/
UK /səˈpɔ:tɪv/
- Adjective
- Providing help and support to someone or something
B1TOEICMoreswallow
US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/
UK /'swɒləʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To believe (something that is not true)
- To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
- Countable Noun
- Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
A2Moretequila
US /təˈkilə/
UK /təˈki:lə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
B2Moretortoise
US /ˈtɔ:rtəs/
UK /ˈtɔ:təs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
C1Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoretray
US /tre/
UK /treɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A wide flat thing to carry food on
- Flat storage area of a truck
B1TOEICMoreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevodka
US /ˈvɑdkə/
UK /'vɒdkə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
B2Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2Morezoom
US /zum/
UK /zu:m/
- Noun
- Camera lens used to magnify images
- Intransitive Verb
- To move along or go somewhere very quickly
B1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- go on: To continue doing something
- turn into: To change to become something else
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- deal with
- heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- sober up: To become sober after being drunk.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- have to: Must do
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- sober: Not drunk
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
- tray: A wide flat thing to carry food on
- defense: Argument in support of something
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- masculine: Having the characteristics associated with males
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sack: To put something in a large bag
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- officially: According to what is stated by an authority figure
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- presidential: Concerning the president
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- repeat: Action that is done again
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
- zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
- tortoise: Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- infest: (Of bad things) to be present in in large numbers
- junkie: Person that is addicted to taking drugs
- tequila: Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
- nipple: Part of a breast; (on a woman) part baby sucks
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- vodka: Alcoholic spirit distilled from potatoes, etc.
- gambler: Person who bets money on the outcome of events
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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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yingtan posted on 2018/03/09Ever wondered about Jennifer Lawrence's wild alter ego, 'Gail'? This hilarious clip from her late-night interview with Stephen Colbert spills all the tea on her press tour antics, including a wild rum story and a memorable shark encounter! You'll pick up on natural, candid dialogue and simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversation.
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