Vocabulary
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- mask up: To put on a face mask for protection.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- err on the side of: To make a cautious choice to avoid problems.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- check out
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- respiratory: (Medical) concerning breathing
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- trend: Current style or fashion
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- countless: Being too many to be numbered or imagined
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- intend: To plan or want to do something
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- public: Owned by the government
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- remainder: What is left over after the larger part is gone
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- refund: To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
- constitutional: Regarding laws that govern a nation and its people
- boycott: To not buy a product for moral reasons
- terminate: To bring something to and end or finish
- universally: Applying to all people, times, places
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- asymptomatic: Having no symptoms of illness or disease
- err: To make a mistake
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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Shoppers Are Boycotting Costco Right Now And Here's Why
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eunice4u4u posted on 2020/05/06Ever wondered why shoppers were boycotting Costco? This video dives into the customer backlash over their face mask policy and what it means for shoppers and employees alike. You'll pick up practical vocabulary related to consumer behavior and company policies, perfect for understanding real-world news!
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