Vocabulary
- younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- wax apple: A tropical fruit with a waxy skin, also known as rose apple or java apple.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- have to: Must do
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- from cover to cover: Reading a book completely, from the first page to the last.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- point: An item to be discussed
- land: Region or country
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- fictional: Including people and events that are not real
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- translate: To change something into a different state
- interpreter: One who translates from one language into another
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- colonization: Act of taking control over a place
- railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
- colonialism: System in which a country controls a colony
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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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International Booker Prize Winner Lin King on “Taiwan Travelogue” | Cover to Cover
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Amber Wu posted on 2026/05/21Dive into the fascinating world of Taiwanese literature with translator Lin King as she discusses the International Booker Prize-winning novel "Taiwan Travelogue"! You'll explore themes of Japanese colonization, the role of food as a literary tool, and gain insights into the author's unique background, all while picking up some great vocabulary for discussing history and culture.
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