alcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Morearomatic
US /ˌærəˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌærəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of herbs, etc.) with a strong, but pleasant smell
C1Morebay
US /be/
UK /beɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- A compartment or recess in a building.
- Adjective
- Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
- Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
B1Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMorechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecinnamon
US /ˈsɪnəmən/
UK /ˈsɪnəmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
B2Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Moredissolve
US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/
UK /dɪˈzɒlv/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to end
- To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
B2Moreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Morefestive
US /ˈfɛstɪv/
UK /'festɪv/
- Adjective
- Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
B2Morefirst up
US /fɚst ʌp/
UK /fə:st ʌp/
- Phrase
- Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
A1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefloral
US /ˈflɔrəl, ˈflor-/
UK /'flɔ:rəl/
- Adjective
- Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
B2Morefragrant
US /ˈfreɡrənt/
UK /ˈfreɪgrənt/
- Adjective
- Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
B2TOEICMoregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinfuse
US /ɪnˈfjooz/
UK /ɪnˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- To cause to fill up with a feeling or quality
B2TOEICMorelime
US /laɪm/
UK /laɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- White containing calcium used in farming
- Small, round and sour fruit with hard green skin
- Adjective
- Bright green color
B2Moremedium
US /ˈmidiəm/
UK /'mi:dɪəm/
- Noun
- Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- Something available in a middle size or condition
A2TOEICMoremiserable
US /ˈmɪzərəbəl, ˈmɪzrə-/
UK /ˈmɪzrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very unhappy
- Causing someone to be unhappy or uncomfortable
- Noun
- A person who is always unhappy or complaining
A2Moremixture
US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something made by combining two or more things
B1Moremull
US /mʌl/
UK /mʌl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think about something slowly and carefully
C1TOEICMorenutmeg
US /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/
UK /ˈnʌtmeg/
- Noun
- Spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreover medium
US /ˈoʊvɚ ˈmidiəm/
UK /ˈəuvə ˈmi:djəm/
- other
- Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
A2Morepeel
US /pil/
UK /pi:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
- To remove the cover or outer layer from something
B1Morepod
US /pɑ:d/
UK /pɒd/
- Countable Noun
- Seed container that grows on plants
B2Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morepot on
US /pɑt ɑn/
UK /pɒt ɒn/
- other
- Transfer plants into pots for growth.
C2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreremainder
US /rɪˈmendɚ/
UK /rɪ'meɪndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is left over after the larger part is gone
- Number left over after subtracting
B1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMorescent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Noun
- Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
B1TOEICMoreserve
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.
A2TOEICMoreserve up
US /sɚv ʌp/
UK /sə:v ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To present food to someone, typically in a restaurant or at home.
- To provide or present something, such as an opportunity or idea.
A2Morespice
US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- Transitive Verb
- To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
B1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestir
US /stɚ/
UK /stɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse (attention or interest)
- To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention or interest aroused by an event
B1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMorethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Moretube
US /tub,tjub/
UK /tju:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- Long hollow pipe used to hold or liquids or gases
B1Morevanilla
US /vəˈnɪlə/
UK /vəˈnɪlə/
- Adjective
- Having the taste of vanilla
- Having no special or extra features; ordinary or standard.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taste from seed of vanilla plant, as in ice cream
- Any orchid of the genus Vanilla, characterized by fragrant flowers and long pod-like fruit.
B2Morezest
US /zɛst/
UK /zest/
- Uncountable Noun
- Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
- Noun
- Outer peel of lemon, orange etc. added to food
C1More
Vocabulary
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- serve up: To present food to someone, typically in a restaurant or at home.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- over medium: Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- pot on: Transfer plants into pots for growth.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- miserable: Very unhappy
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- dissolve: To cause something to end
- click: To work well with someone or something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
- cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
- important: Having power or authority
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- aromatic: (Of herbs, etc.) with a strong, but pleasant smell
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- remainder: What is left over after the larger part is gone
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- business: A company formed for making profit
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- great: Very good; better than before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- zest: Excitement and eagerness (for life); liveliness
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- pod: Seed container that grows on plants
- nutmeg: Spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- mull: To think about something slowly and carefully
- lime: White containing calcium used in farming
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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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How to make Mulled Wine | Donal Skehan
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Fibby posted on 2019/12/23Dreaming of the perfect holiday party drink? This video breaks down how to make delicious mulled wine, perfect for entertaining a crowd! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary for holiday recipes and learn a practical skill that's sure to impress your guests.
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