Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- 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
- play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- regardless of
- on the label: Printed on the label of a product.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for instance: As an example.
- shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
- toss out: To throw something away; discard.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- best before: A date printed on food products indicating the period for which the product will remain at its best quality.
- such as: For example; like
- informed decisions: Decisions that are based on having a lot of knowledge or information.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- combat: To fight someone or something physically
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- edible: Being safe to eat
- expire: To breathe out
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- margin: Edge of an area
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- gradual: Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- liability: Something that is owed to someone else, e.g. debt
- expiration: Coming to an end of a period, validity
- product: Item that can be bought
- slimy: With or resembling slime; disgustingly thick
- poultry: Birds such as chickens, ducks, geese etc.
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- sue: Person's name
- can: Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- long: Person's name
- carton: Cardboard, plastic container for food, drink etc.
- print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- bacterial: Concerning or caused by bacteria
- oxidation: Process of combining with oxygen
- yogurt: Custard-like food made from curdled milk
- standardize: To change to make everything the same level
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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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What Expiration Dates REALLY Mean (It’s NOT What You Think!)
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cindy posted on 2025/04/29Ever wondered what those expiration dates *really* mean? This video dives into food safety and labeling, revealing surprising facts about 'best before' dates and how your senses are often the best guide! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and learn fascinating cultural insights about food storage and waste.
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