Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- off balance: In a state of being unsteady or unstable; lacking equilibrium.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- such as: For example; like
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- going on: To continue doing something
- against you: In opposition to you.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- fill out: To become fatter
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- plunge in: To start doing something with enthusiasm, especially without thinking carefully about it.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- at the moment: At this time; now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- deal with
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
- touch base: To be in communication with someone.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- crave: To have a very strong desire for something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- fertility: The state of a female being able to produce young
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
- digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
- plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- acne: Red spots or pimples on your face
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- liver: Organ from animals served as food
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- holistic: Involving all of something
- scrape: To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
- sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- uterus: Inside part of female animals where young develop
- smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
- energetic: Possessing, exerting or displaying energy
- nourish: To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- damp: A little wet
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- deficient: Lacking something necessary
- hormonal: Concerning or caused by hormones in the body
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
- spleen: Organ near stomach that controls quality of blood
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- lymph: Clear fluid containing white blood cells
- acupuncture: Treating illness by putting needles in the skin
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- skincare: Products designed to nourish the skin
- yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang
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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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Matcha Talks | Why Ice Baths, Smoothies & Cold Foods Might Be Hurting Hormones | w/ Dr. Felice Chan
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Yushan posted on 2025/10/28Ever wonder if your healthy habits might be messing with your hormones? This fascinating chat with Dr. Felice Chan dives into how things like ice baths and cold foods could be impacting your endocrine system, drawing on insights from Chinese Medicine. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to women's health and holistic wellness while exploring a unique cultural perspective on well-being!
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