Vocabulary
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- tough cookie: A person who is strong and determined.
- bad press: Negative publicity or media coverage.
- fold over: To bend something so that one part covers the other.
- fill up
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- vegetable oil: Oil derived from plants, used in cooking.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- fill: To make something full
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- bad: Not good; wrong
- liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
- fat: Amount beyond what is usual or necessary
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
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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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What Are Trans Fats & Why Are They Bad?
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Jack posted on 2015/08/01Ever wondered what those 'trans fats' on food labels actually mean and why they're so bad for you? This video breaks down the science behind hydrogenation and the FDA ban, helping you understand LDL cholesterol and heart disease risks. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to nutrition and health that's super useful for daily life!
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