Vocabulary
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- at least: As a minimum
- more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
- have to: Must do
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
- odor: A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- misconception: Wrong or misunderstood idea
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- prejudice: Law to make ineffective, e.g. evidence in a trial
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
- ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
- induce: To make someone do something; create an outcome
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- queue: Line of people or cars waiting for something
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- fermentation: Chemical change that produces alcohol in a liquid
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- crisp: To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
- flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
- rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- barrel: To travel at high speed
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- burp: To expel gas from the stomach noisily
- battle: Military fight between armies
- pungent: Being very strong in smell or taste
- rank: To rate or class things
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- burrito: Flour tortilla folded around a filling
- stinky
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- diabolical: Of, concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic
- durian: Tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind; huge fruit native to southeastern Asia 'smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- rancid: With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
- special: Being additional or extra
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- coin: A small, flat piece of metal used as money
- long: Person's name
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- swedish: Concerning the culture and people of Sweden
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- cheddar: A type of cheese
- huff: Feeling of being offended, upset or angry
- roe: Eggs of a fish
- anchovy: Small salty fish
- marlin: Large long-jawed oceanic sport fish
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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 2025/07/18Ever wondered what the world's stinkiest fish, Söströmming, actually tastes like? You'll get an up-close look at this pungent Swedish delicacy, from its unique preparation to the brave souls who try it, and you'll even pick up some advanced vocabulary related to food and culture along the way!
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