annoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMorebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebeast
US /bist/
UK /bi:st/
- Noun
- Ugly or terrifying animal
B1Morebeauty
US /ˈbjuti/
UK /'bju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- Physically or visually attractive person
A2Morebehave
US /bɪˈhev/
UK /bɪˈheɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To act correctly
- To act in a particular way
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause (oneself) to act in a specific way
A2Moreblade
US /bled/
UK /bleɪd/
- Noun
- One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- Sharp edge used for cutting
B1Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morebush
US /bʊʃ/
UK /bʊʃ/
- Noun
- A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
A2Morecompliment
US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/
UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- A formal expression of respect or admiration.
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
B2Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
A1Moregreedy
US /ˈɡridi/
UK /'ɡri:dɪ/
- Adjective
- Wanting to have more of something than you need
B1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMoremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremaid
US /med/
UK /meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Female servant in a house or hotel
B1Moremerry
US /ˈmɛri/
UK /'merɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- Causing happiness or joy
B1Moremonsieur
US /məˈsjɚ/
UK /məˈsjə:/
- Proper Noun
- (French) Mr; sir
B2Moremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Morenasty
US /ˈnæsti/
UK /'nɑ:stɪ/
- Adjective
- Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
- Unkind; unpleasant.
A2Moreneedy
US /ˈnidi/
UK /ˈni:di/
- Adjective
- Poor; without much money
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreogre
US /ˈoʊgə(r)/
UK /ˈəʊgə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Cruel and frightening giant who eats people
- A cruel or terrifying person.
C1Morepal
US /pæl/
UK /pæl/
- Countable Noun
- Friend
B1Morepercentage
US /pərˈsentɪdʒ/
UK /pəˈsentɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a whole divided into hundredths
- An advantage or allowance.
B1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMoreprincess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Moreram
US /ræm/
UK /ræm/
- Noun
- Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- Male sheep
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something hard with another object
- To push something forcefully into place
B1Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerude
US /rud/
UK /ru:d/
- Adjective
- Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- Offensive; ill-mannered
A2Moresaucy
US /ˈsɔsi/
UK /'sɔ:sɪ/
- Adjective
- Disrespectful in a light and playful way
C2Moresavior
US /'seɪvjə/
UK /'seɪvjə/
- Noun
- Person who saves someone or something from danger
B2Morewee
US /wi/
UK /wi:/
- Adjective
- Scottish and Northern English small; short
- Intransitive Verb
- (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
C1More
Vocabulary
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- nasty: Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- annoying: To make someone angry
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- mad: Very angry
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- pal: Friend
- behave: To act correctly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- needy: Poor; without much money
- greedy: Wanting to have more of something than you need
- percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
- ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
- saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- wee: Scottish and Northern English small; short
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- savior: Person who saves someone or something from danger
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- ogre: Cruel and frightening giant who eats people
- monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
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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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Shrek (2001) - Princess vs Merry Men Scene (6/10) | Movieclips
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Ingrid posted on 2020/03/04Ever wondered how to handle a sassy princess or a band of merry men? This hilarious clip from Shrek is packed with witty banter and simple sentence structures that are perfect for practicing everyday dialogue. You'll pick up some fun phrases while enjoying a classic fairy tale parody!
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