Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- important: Having power or authority
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- live: To be alive
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- name: What something or someone is called
- expectancy: Excited feeling that something is will happen soon
- footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- index: Number showing how prices, wages changed over time
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
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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's the Happiest Country?
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Jack posted on 2016/02/26Ever wondered which country is the happiest and most sustainable? This video dives into the Happy Planet Index, explaining how factors like life expectancy and ecological footprint shape global happiness rankings. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating insights into different cultures!
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