Vocabulary
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- steal the show: To receive more attention than anyone else in a performance or event because you give the best performance.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- in store: About to happen in the future
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- concern about: To worry about something.
- catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
- have to: Must do
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- ignite: To catch fire
- methane: Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
- eager: Very excited and interested
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- great: Very good; better than before
- display: (Animals) to indicate readiness for sex
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- land: Region or country
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- deep: Complex and important
- dismantle: To take something apart in an organized way
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
- flair: Natural ability to do something well
- pavilion: Building in a park or garden with open sides
- expo: Large often worldwide exhibition
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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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神谷菜々子 posted on 2025/05/02Get ready to explore the most amazing pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025, from the stunning Swiss pavilion focused on sustainable architecture to the immersive Dream Sphere! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to design and culture, making this a fantastic way to boost your B2 English while learning about incredible global innovations.
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