Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- soak: To make something completely wet
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- feast: Religious celebration
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fill: To make something full
- hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- salmon: Light pinkish orange color
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- burn: To destroy with fire
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- accompany: To play music with someone
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- partake: To have or take a share, e.g. of food
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
- plum: Type of juicy red or yellow fruit with a stone
- symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
- warmth: Quality of kindness, friendliness, or sincerity
- rye: Type of grain used to make flour for certain bread
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- nutmeg: Spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- bread: Money or earnings
- calamari
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
- centerpiece: Central or most important feature
- flavorful: Full of flavor
- swedish: Concerning the culture and people of Sweden
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- adorn: To add something to make it more beautiful
- gingerbread: Cake flavored with ginger
- cranberry: Small, dark-red berry used for juice, etc.
- cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
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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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Top 10 Traditional Christmas Foods from Around the World (2024)
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Ching posted on 2025/11/10Get ready for a delicious holiday adventure as we explore the top 10 traditional Christmas foods from around the globe! You'll discover amazing dishes like Mexican tamales and Italian panettone, picking up fun cultural insights and tasty vocabulary along the way.
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