Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- deal with
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- imaginary line: A line that exists only in the mind or on paper, not in reality, used for reference or demarcation.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
- educational attainment: The highest level of education that someone has completed.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- going on: To continue doing something
- all hell broke loose: A situation becomes suddenly chaotic or out of control.
- convention center
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- metro area: A densely populated urban area and its surrounding suburbs, economically and socially integrated.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- obese: Fat over a long period, so harming your health
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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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【TED】Mick Cornett: How an obese town lost a million pounds (How an obese town lost a million pounds | Mick Cornett)
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CUChou posted on 2015/03/15Ever wondered how an entire city can lose a million pounds? This fascinating talk from Mick Cornett reveals the incredible story of Oklahoma City's journey to better health, packed with insights on urban planning and public health campaigns. You'll pick up practical vocabulary related to city initiatives and learn about real-world strategies for community well-being!
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