Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- for instance: As an example.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- such as: For example; like
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- by the way of: Using or via a particular route or method.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- left out: To forget; omit
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- keep away from: To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- instance: An example of something; case
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- inherently: As an essential part of
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- component: One of the parts that something is made up of
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- act: To behave in a certain way
- preposition: Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- behave: To act correctly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
- insect: A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
- clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
- smell: To have a particular odor
- differently: In another and different manner
- dodgy: Slightly dishonest; not quite right
- dietitian: Professional qualified to give advice about food
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- avoidance: Act of preventing something happening
- neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/17Ever wondered why you might hate certain foods? This "6 Minute English" episode dives into the fascinating science behind neophobia and taste genetics, exploring why we're picky eaters and how parents try to help! You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary like 'hardwired' and 'masking' that you can use in everyday conversations.
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