basil
US /ˈbæzəl,ˈbezəl/
UK /ˈbæzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
B2Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Moreboba
US /ˈbəʊbə/
UK /ˈbəʊbə/
- Noun
- The boba (aka the tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink) is made from tapioca, which is a gluten-free starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant.
B1Morebubble
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
B1TOEICMorechai
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A type of (indian) tea, made with spices
C2Moreclassic
US / ˈklæsɪk/
UK /'klæsɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a simple, basic design or style
- (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
- Noun
- Something popular or famous for a long time
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moredecadent
US /ˈdɛkədənt, dɪˈkedn:t/
UK /ˈdekədənt/
- Adjective
- Showing declining moral values; pleasure-seeking
C1Moredrizzle
US /'drɪzl/
UK /ˈdrɪzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Light rain
B2Moreflavor
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
B1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremango
US /ˈmæŋɡo/
UK /'mæŋɡəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
B1Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Morenostalgic
US /nɒ'stældʒɪk/
UK /nɒ'stældʒɪk/
- Adjective
- Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
B2Morepandemic
US /pænˈdɛmɪk/
UK /pæn'demɪk/
- Adjective
- (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- Noun
- a pandemic disease
C2Morepistachio
US /pɪˈstæʃiˌo, -ˈstɑʃiˌo/
UK /pɪˈstæʃiəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Greenish nuts used in cakes, ice cream etc.
C1Moreramadan
US /ˌræməˈdɑn, ˈræməˌdɑn/
UK /ˈræmədæn/
- Noun
- 9th month of Muslim year, when you fast during day
B2Morerecipe
US /ˈrɛsəˌpi/
UK /'resəpɪ/
- Noun
- Conditions likely to create a particular result
- Directions for making a dish, with the ingredients
B1Morerepeatedly
US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Said, done) many times; over and over
B2Morescoop
US /skup/
UK /sku:p/
- Transitive Verb
- To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of e.g. ice cream taken from a whole
- An important news story broken for the first time
B2Moreserve
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.
A2TOEICMoresit by
US /sit baɪ/
UK /sit bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- To be positioned next to something or someone.
A1Moresugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
A2Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMorevariety
US /vəˈraɪɪti/
UK /və'raɪətɪ/
- Noun
- Particular type of thing or person
- The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- decadent: Showing declining moral values; pleasure-seeking
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- drizzle: Light rain
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- cornerstone: Stone at the outer corner of two joining walls
- famous: Excellent
- add: To include as well
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- long: Person's name
- call: A order or request for action
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- boba: The boba (aka the tiny, chewy black balls at the bottom of the drink) is made from tapioca, which is a gluten-free starch extracted from the root of a cassava plant.
- pistachio: Greenish nuts used in cakes, ice cream etc.
- chai: A type of (indian) tea, made with spices
- ramadan: 9th month of Muslim year, when you fast during day
- mango: Tropical fruit with yellow flesh and a big stone
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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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Café Makes South Asian Inspired Bubble Tea
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林宜悉 posted on 2022/08/20Get ready for a taste of South Asia with this amazing bubble tea café! You'll discover unique flavors like Mango Kulfi and Rooh Afza, perfect for picking up practical vocabulary for ordering drinks and chatting about cultural treats. It's a fun way to dive into everyday conversations and learn about delicious South Asian-inspired drinks!
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