Vocabulary
- toss it in: To give up or abandon an effort or activity.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- American: Person from the USA
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- sit: To take an exam
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
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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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Cheng-Hong Liu posted on 2014/12/20Ever wonder if tossing that plastic bottle actually makes a difference? This video dives into the surprising world of PET bottle recycling, revealing practical tips and some advanced vocabulary you can use to talk about plastic pollution. You'll learn exactly how recycling works and why it's so important for our planet!
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