Vocabulary
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- urge: A strong desire for something
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- spot: A certain place or area
- amount: Quantity of something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- replace: To use instead of something else
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- point: An item to be discussed
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- pound: The # key on a keyboard
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- calorie: Unit for measuring the amount of energy in food
- battle: Military fight between armies
- pantry: Room for preparation or storage of foods
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- weight: How heavy something is
- cafeteria: Restaurant in a school or company
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- freezer: Electric refrigerator operating below zero degrees
- hunger: Strong desire or need
- nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
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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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How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/10/06Ever find yourself battling those sneaky cravings, especially at night? This video shares some super practical tricks, like using 'clarity guardrails' and simple 'speed bumps' before you eat, to help you manage hunger and gain more control over your eating habits. You'll pick up everyday phrases and learn simple sentence structures you can use right away!
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