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- as well as: Also; in addition to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
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- predominantly: Mainly; in a way that indicates a greater degree
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- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
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- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
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- recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
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- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
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- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
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- portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
- part: Division of a book
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
- area: Amount of measured space
- predominant: Having more power or influence than others
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- exit: A door that you go through to leave a place
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- presidency: Fact or period of time of being a president
- geography: Study of the earth and its natural features
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- latino: Person with a Spanish-speaking background
- latina: Woman with a Spanish-speaking background
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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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Latino or Hispanic? What's the difference? - BBC News
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/01/24Ever wondered about the difference between 'Latino' and 'Hispanic'? This BBC News explainer breaks down these terms, touching on geography, language, and even the US Census definitions! You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding and pick up some great vocabulary for discussing identity.
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