Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- lead to: To result in some action
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- rock concert
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- consider: To think carefully about something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- annoying: To make someone angry
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
- blow: To move something using air
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- irritate: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- fix: Answer to a problem
- acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- grate: To shred food into very small pieces
- honk: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
- lorry: Truck; a large vehicle for carrying goods
- permissible: That is allowed; allowable
- honking: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2021/04/29Ever wondered why some cities are so noisy? This 6 Minute English episode dives into noise pollution, exploring decibels and hearing health with practical vocabulary you can use daily. You'll even learn about cultural differences in dealing with noise, like honking!
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