Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- amp up: To increase the intensity, excitement, or volume of something.
- at least: As a minimum
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- tear up: To cause someone much grief
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- option: A choice
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- steep: Very expensive
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- leave: To go away from; depart
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
- discretion: The right to exercise your own judgment
- part: Division of a book
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- weight: How heavy something is
- infuse: To soak tea, etc. in hot water, oil etc.
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- floral: Made of, or decorated with pictures of flowers
- optional: Being possible or available, but not required
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- chunky: Containing large sticky lumps; thick and heavy
- picture: General situation or state of being
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
- thyme: Type of herb with a slightly minty flavor
- herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- tingle: Feeling as if small needles are in your skin
- raspberry: Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- lemonade: Drink that has a lemon flavor
- peach: Round sweet furry fruit that grows on trees
- saucepan: Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- cayenne: Hot-tasting red pepper used in cooking
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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
A2 Elementary
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/07/28Feeling thirsty? You'll discover 5 amazing new lemonade recipes, from refreshing Raspberry Lemonade to a spicy Honey Cayenne twist! This video is perfect for picking up practical, everyday phrases and learning how to make delicious summer drinks.
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