Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- chili sauce: A sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used as a condiment.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- at least: As a minimum
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- for instance: As an example.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- such as: For example; like
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- mix it up: To vary or do things differently; to introduce variety.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- fine wine: Wine of high quality and good taste.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- in terms of
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- wage: Money paid to a worker for the hours they worked
- soggy: Unpleasantly wet
- tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- piece: A counter in a board game
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- gravy: Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
- weigh: To balance things against each other
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- weight: How heavy something is
- nugget: Small, solid lump (of gold, chicken, wisdom etc.)
- hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- add: To include as well
- ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- kernel: Central small part or aspect, e.g. of truth
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- twister: Violent windstorm revolving around central point
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
- fillet: Narrow piece or slice of boneless meat or fish
- lemonade: Drink that has a lemon flavor
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- supercharger: Oxygen compressor that makes engines more powerful
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/05/23Ever wondered if your KFC chicken is smaller than it used to be? This "Food Wars" episode dives deep into the changes at KFC between 2020 and 2024, comparing US and UK menus, prices, and even the average weight of chicken pieces! You'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing food quality and inflation, plus learn how to spot if you're getting a fair deal.
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