Vocabulary
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- love: Person's name
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- white: Person's name
- riot: Person, thing, or event that is extremely funny
- physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
- pill: Person who is difficult to deal with
- fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
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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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Why Do We Love Chocolate? - Instant Egghead #61
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Furong Lai posted on 2014/03/18Ever wondered why you can't resist that chocolate bar? This video dives into the fascinating science behind our cravings, exploring everything from brain chemistry to cultural habits. You'll pick up some awesome new vocabulary related to food science and even learn about the surprising compound anandamide!
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