Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
- blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
- tease out: To extract or obtain something with persistent effort, especially information.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
- to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- due to: Because of; owing to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- such as: For example; like
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- have to: Must do
- take the path: To choose a particular course of action or way of life.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- metabolism: Chemical processes to convert food to energy
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
- inflammatory: Making or intended to make someone angry
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- evaluate: To form an idea to judge something carefully
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
- downside: Negative aspect of something
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- representative: Typical example of a particular category
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- act: To behave in a certain way
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- consult: To ask the advice, opinion of a (paid) specialist
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
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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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How Bad Are Processed Foods, Really?
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/08/15Ever wondered what's *really* in those ultra-processed snacks like Cheetos? This video dives deep into the nutrition risks and even the science behind food addiction, helping you understand common food additives and preservatives. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary while learning about your gut microbiome and making healthier choices!
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