Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- health benefits: Advantages provided by an employer or insurance plan related to healthcare, such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- go on: To continue doing something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- interfere: To get involved in something not your business
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- digestive: Concerning processes of converting food to energy
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
- glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
- dissolve: To cause something to end
- trend: Current style or fashion
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- cabbage: Round green vegetable with tightly packed leaves
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- fill: To make something full
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- absorption: Process of being absorbed e.g. liquid, attention
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- stool: Single seat without support for the arms or back
- gap: Distance between two objects
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- broadly: In a general (not detailed) manner
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- stabilize: To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
- gel: Thick substance, similar to jelly
- vogue: Fashion, a popular item
- radish: Plant grown for its edible strong-tasting root
- hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
- kimchi: Korean spicy cabbage dish
- gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
- supermarket: Self-service store selling groceries etc.
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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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Why everyone’s now obsessed with fibre (and cabbages) - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service
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