Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- fully operational: Completely functioning and ready for use.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
- set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- assembled for: Gathered together for a specific purpose or reason.
- below ground: Underneath the surface of the earth.
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- century: Period of 100 years
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- town: Small city
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- centre: Community place people go health or social reasons
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- italian: Concerning the culture and people of Italy
- roman: A typeface used in ancient Roman inscriptions
- benedict: Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about
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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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Italy from Above - Beautiful Flying Journeys from Caserta to Tivoli (HD)
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/11Ever wondered what Italy looks like from above? This video takes you on a breathtaking aerial tour from the stunning Caserta Palace to the beautiful gardens of Tivoli, perfect for B2 learners looking to boost their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. You'll pick up advanced terms related to architecture and history while exploring incredible World Heritage sites!
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