Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- lead to: To result in some action
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in places: In some locations but not others
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- expectancy: Excited feeling that something is will happen soon
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- dietary: Concerning the food one consumes
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- retirement: Time later in life when you stop working
- subsidize: To aid, assist, or help pay a cost or price
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- silver: Person's name
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- ensue: To happen as a result of
- unhealthy: Being in poor health; sickly
- overweight: Weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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 secret to longer life may be in where you live, not exercise or supplements
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/09/28Ever wonder if where you live is the real secret to a long life? This video dives into the fascinating world of 'Blue Zones' with Dan Buettner, exploring how diet, everyday movement, and community play a bigger role than you might think! You'll pick up practical vocabulary about longevity and cultural insights into healthy living.
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