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- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- great: Very good; better than before
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- relentless: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- host: Mass; a great number
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- gourmet: Person with a taste for good food and drink
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- committee: Group of people who do or decide something
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
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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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Gwangju Summer Universiade: Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's Full English Speech
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Charlene Tai posted on 2015/07/16Ever wondered what it's like to host a major international event? Mayor Ko Wen-je gives a full English speech about the Gwangju Summer Universiade and invites everyone to Taipei, giving you a fantastic chance to practice situational dialogue and soak up some cultural insights!
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