Vocabulary
- calorie intake: The amount of calories consumed through food and beverages.
- such as: For example; like
- going on: To continue doing something
- in contrast to: Differing from something else
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- lead to: To result in some action
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- culprit: Person who has done something wrong or illegal
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- chill: State of being a little cold
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- seek: To ask someone for help
- treadmill: Boring job, with repetitive tasks
- obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- workout: Energetic exercise
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- calorie: Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- aquatic: Living or growing near or in water
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- hunger: Strong desire or need
- caliber: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- buffet: Meal where eaters select from many various dishes
- overweight: Weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
- covertly: Secretly
- outdoors: Outside a building; in the open air
- randomize: To arrange in a random order
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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 2023/04/10Ever wondered if swimming is the secret to shedding pounds? This video dives into surprising research that reveals why hitting the pool might actually lead to weight gain, not loss! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to exercise physiology and learn practical tips about compensatory eating.
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