Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- have to: Must do
- not accessible: Unable to be reached or entered; unavailable.
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- pull for: To support or hope strongly for someone's success.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in charge: To be responsible for
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- go away: To go on vacation
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- use up: To use all of; consume
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- slightly: Only a little
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- afford: To make available, to provide
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- huge: Very very large
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- staff: Employees of a company
- mount: To attach something to something else
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- datum: Item of factual information
- northern: In or toward the north
- leakage: Escape of a fluid from some container
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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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Overtourism: How to be a responsible tourist - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service
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Hennessy posted on 2025/06/21Ever wondered how your travels impact local communities and the environment? This BBC podcast dives into the tricky issue of overtourism, exploring how we can all become more responsible travelers. You'll pick up fascinating insights and useful vocabulary related to sustainable tourism!
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