Vocabulary
- in places: In some locations but not others
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- pest control: The regulation or management of species defined as a pest.
- ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- blow: To move something using air
- scrub: To clean with hard rubbing
- leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- grossly: In a disgusting manner or with bad taste
- swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- public: Owned by the government
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
- fill: To make something full
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- announcement: Act of informing people about something publicly
- nibble: To take small bites of something, especially food
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- cockroach: Insect with a hard, flat wing and long antennae
- pus: Yellow fluid produced from inflamed wound, etc.
- info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
- roach: Another name for cockroach, an insect
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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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Are Cockroaches Dangerous? | What if a Cockroach Bites You? | Deadliest Insects | Dr. Binocs Show
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Vicky Chou posted on 2025/05/08Ever wondered what happens if a cockroach bites you? This video dives into the surprising reality, explaining what a bite looks and feels like, and importantly, how to treat it at home! You'll also pick up some useful vocabulary for discussing hygiene and pest control.
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