Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- at least: As a minimum
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at school: Present and attending school.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- check out
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- dementia: Illness characterized by loss of memory
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- rival: Matching the quality, skill, et. of others
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- vigorous: Having energy, strength, or good health
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- point: An item to be discussed
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- metaphorical: Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- rivalry: State/feeling when groups compete with each other
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- reminder: Something that causes one to remember something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- inactive: Not moving around a lot or doing many things
- globally: Throughout the world
- telegraph: To signal to someone without speaking
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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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Third of adults inactive: BBC Learning English from the News
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VoiceTube posted on 2024/07/28Did you know a third of adults are inactive? This BBC Learning English episode from the News dives into a WHO report highlighting this 'silent threat' and its health risks. You'll pick up essential health vocabulary and practice situational dialogue, making it a practical lesson for everyday life!
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