Vocabulary
- above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- at least: As a minimum
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- edible: Being safe to eat
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blow: To move something using air
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- trend: Current style or fashion
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- extravagant: Going beyond what is normal or proper
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- client: Person paying for professional services
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- homemade: Made at home, not in a factory
- leeway: Sideways drift, as of a boat from a course
- berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- creatively: In a manner using new ideas
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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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Birthday cakes ⏲️ 6 Minute English
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Minjane posted on 2024/08/13Ever wondered about the perfect birthday cake? This "6 Minute English" episode dives into the delightful world of birthday cakes, exploring vocabulary and cultural tidbits you can use every day! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn fun facts, making your English as sweet as cake!
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