Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- muscle aches: Pain in the muscles.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- hard by: Very near or close to something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in a manner: In a specific way or style.
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- respiratory: (Medical) concerning breathing
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- initial: First letter of your given name
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- piece: A counter in a board game
- mighty: Having great strength or great size
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- rebound: Bouncing off something, then going back into play
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- spawn: Product or result of something
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- influenza: Full name for the 'flu'
- flu: Illness causing headache, fever etc.
- dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
- convergence: When two or more things come together
- pew: Long bench, usually used in churches
- drugstore: Retail shop selling medicine and other articles
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- spaceflight: Voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere
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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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Record Number Living With Their Parents | September 9, 2020
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林宜悉 posted on 2020/10/05Ever wondered about the latest on flu vaccines and COVID-19 testing? This CNN 10 episode breaks down important public health news, including why a record number of young adults are living with their parents. You'll pick up practical vocabulary and learn about current events in a clear, engaging way!
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