Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- set off: To start a journey
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- con man: A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- have to: Must do
- spring for: To pay for something, often unexpectedly or generously.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- next to: Being located along side another
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- bells and whistles: Attractive but often nonessential features; ornamentation.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- own: To have something as your property
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- impressed: To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- wine: Dark red color
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
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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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【TED】Benjamin Wallace: The price of happiness (Benjamin Wallace: The price of happiness)
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Daniel Chin posted on 2014/12/20Ever wondered if you're paying for hype or true quality? Benjamin Wallace dives into the fascinating world of wine fraud and luxury tasting, revealing the surprising truths behind expensive bottles. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to wine and luxury goods while exploring a captivating investigative story!
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