Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
- slip up: To make a mistake
- mess up: To make a mistake
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- great: Very good; better than before
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- central: Being in the middle
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- pregnancy: When a woman carries her unborn baby inside her
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- orgasm: Moment of most intense pleasure when having sex
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- eat: To put food in your mouth
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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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Jack posted on 2015/06/26Are you expecting and confused by all the pregnancy advice out there? This video from DNews Today busts 5 common pregnancy myths, from caffeine intake to hot tub safety, giving you practical, evidence-based info! You'll also pick up some great advanced vocabulary related to prenatal nutrition and health.
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