Vocabulary
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- odor: A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- vanilla: Having the taste of vanilla
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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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Eating posted on 2015/02/09Ever wondered why pregnant people crave pickles or how hormones change during pregnancy? This video dives into four amazing science facts about pregnancy, from prenatal taste development to oxytocin bonding! You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to pregnancy science and hormones, perfect for expanding your English knowledge.
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