Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- huge: Very very large
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- temporarily: For a limited amount of time
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- expectancy: Excited feeling that something is will happen soon
- gooey: Soft and sticky
- submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- hazardous: Involving danger, risk, and potential damages
- host: Mass; a great number
- monument: Something built to remember an event or person
- deep: Complex and important
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- psychologically: As regards the study of the mind
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- close: Almost; near
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- smog: Fog that is combined with other harmful gases
- negotiable: That can be discussed to come to an agreement
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- canary: Small yellow songbird that can be kept as a pet
- shorten: To make something, e.g. a skirt, shorter
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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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Why America votes on Tuesdays | November 7, 2023
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/11/13Ever wondered why Americans head to the polls on a Tuesday? This CNN 10 episode breaks down the history behind US election day and also dives into fascinating topics like air pollution affecting the Taj Mahal and a deep-sea expedition! You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way.
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