Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- get cracking: To start doing something quickly or with energy.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- take it out of: To cause someone to feel very tired or exhausted.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
- have to: Must do
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- slightly: Only a little
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- versatile: Having many uses or skills
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- exclusively: For the use of only one person or group
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- ambassador: Official representing a country in another country
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- soak: To make something completely wet
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
- murky: Being dark, unclear, and difficult to see through
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- simmer: To cook or be cooked so that it is just boiling
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- diameter: Distance across the center of an object
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- caviar: Delicacy food that consists of fish eggs
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- assimilate: To adapt and become part of a new culture
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fishy: Strange; suspicious; probably untrue
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- famous: Excellent
- ostrich: Very large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck
- crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- add: To include as well
- special: Being additional or extra
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tasty: Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
- subtlety: Being delicate or slight, but with a good effect
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
- octopus: Sea creature with eight arms or tentacles
- pierce: Person's name
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- mole: Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
- variance: State of not agreeing
- snail: Slow moving creature with soft body and hard shell
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- quiche: Savory tart using eggs, cheese, bacon, etc.
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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 2025/07/23Ever wondered about ostrich eggs or ant larvae for dinner? Join Beryl as she explores fascinating global egg dishes, from escamoles to salted duck eggs, and pick up tons of new culinary vocabulary along the way! This is a delicious dive into unconventional ingredients and cultural traditions that you won't want to miss.
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