Vocabulary
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- next to: Being located along side another
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- in a pinch: In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- go on: To continue doing something
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- up to snuff: Meeting the required standard; satisfactory.
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- to the full: Completely; to the greatest extent possible.
- in lieu of: Instead of.
- lieu of: Instead of
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- ward off: To avert, deflect, or repel (something dangerous or undesirable).
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- load up on: To acquire a large quantity of something, often in preparation for an event or shortage.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the can: Completed; successfully finished.
- come clean: To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- par for the course: A typical or expected result, often something unpleasant.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- check out
- fix on: To choose or decide on something or someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- section: A part of a whole
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- feast: Religious celebration
- cereal: Breakfast food eaten with milk
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
- haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- collagen: Type of protein that is often used in skin cream and in plastic surgery because it makes skin look younger
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- flake: Thin and very small piece of something
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- famous: Excellent
- corny: Silly or sentimental, e.g. because old-fashioned
- convenience: Quality of being easy to do or saving time
- prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
- selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- lamb: Young sheep
- nest: Home, e.g. of twigs, made by a bird, insect etc.
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- scallop: Type of shellfish with two flat, round shells
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
- saucy: Disrespectful in a light and playful way
- butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
- enchilada: Tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce
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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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I Ate at 7-Elevens Across Asia
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Peko posted on 2026/02/26Ever wondered what snacks and meals await you at 7-Elevens across Asia? Join us on a delicious adventure as we explore convenience store finds in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, from unique drinks and instant noodles to surprising local flavors. You'll pick up some fun vocabulary and get a taste of international convenience store culture!
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