Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- compared with: In relation to
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- suck up: To try to gain favor by flattering or fawning.
- snatch up: To acquire something quickly and eagerly.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- grind up: To break something into small pieces by crushing it.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- check out
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- nutrient: A chemical living things needs to be healthy
- diverse: Being varied or different from each other
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
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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 Poor Places Are More Diverse
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Victor posted on 2015/02/08Ever wondered why some of the poorest places on Earth are bursting with life? This video dives into the fascinating 'soil paradox' and explains how nutrient-poor soils actually lead to incredible biodiversity, using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary you'll want to pick up!
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