Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out of sight, out of mind: People forget things or people when not seen regularly.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- deal with
- up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- nausea: Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- sewage: Waste matter/excrement carried away in sewers
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- sanitation: Water systems that protect people's health
- urine: Yellow liquid waste from the body
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- instinctively: Through intuition, not thought
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- stink: To smell terrible
- leave: To go away from; depart
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- stench: Very bad smell
- pee: To urinate
- territorial: Associated with the ownership of an area
- dung: Excretion from animals
- ecology: Study of plants, animals and their environments
- poo: Feces
- ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
- victorian: Typical of 19th century standards or conduct
- stunk: To smell terrible
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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 2021/09/03Ever wondered if humans are actually a pretty messy species compared to other animals? This 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating history of sanitation and hygiene, exploring why we might feel disgust. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of human behavior!
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