Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- going on: To continue doing something
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- have to: Must do
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- switch off
- sit down: To take a seat
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- evolve: To develop certain features
- strike: To hit something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- amount: Quantity of something
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- tiny: Very, very small
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- boredom: Feeling of being uninterested or unexcited
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- insect: A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- sloth: Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
- nest: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
- inactive: Not moving around a lot or doing many things
- proverb: A saying that gives advice
- tortoise: Slow moving animal with a hard protective shell
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- koala: Small tree-living Australian grey animal
- ant: Insect with six legs that lives in large groups
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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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The benefits of doing nothing ⏲️ 6 Minute English
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Bright posted on 2023/06/17Ever feel like you're doing too much? This '6 Minute English' episode explores the surprising benefits of doing nothing, featuring insights from animal behavior and psychology! You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary like 'kicking back' and 'industrious' that you can use in everyday conversations.
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