Vocabulary
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
- at least: As a minimum
- drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
- from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- peck at: To strike or pick at something with the beak.
- carry away: To move or get greatly excited by something
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- such as: For example; like
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- trip out: To hallucinate, especially as a result of taking drugs.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
- famous: Excellent
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- village: Small town in the country
- wine: Dark red color
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
- fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
- park: Person's name
- town: Small city
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- colour: To change or affect someone's opinion
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- area: Amount of measured space
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- comical: Funny; that makes you laugh
- licensed: Allowed to do because you have official permission
- kilo: 1000g
- scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- parrot: Brightly colored bird with hooked beak
- fur: Hairy coat of an animal
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- accompany: To play music with someone
- populated: To live in a particular area, as a group
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- coastal: Concerning the area of sea near land
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- disturbance: Public incident in which some people act badly
- endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
- descend: To go down; to move from a higher to a lower place
- cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
- voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
- unreal: Seeming strange or imaginary
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
- scenic: Having beautiful scenery
- renowned: Widely known and esteemed
- devastation: Act of ruining or destroying something
- refuge: Somewhere you can find safety or hide
- comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
- coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
- freshwater: Water that is not salty
- sperm: Cell produced by men and needed for reproduction
- drilling: Act of making a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
- caldera: Large crater caused by the explosion of a volcano
- peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
- excursion: Short trip or outing to some place
- inlet: Water protruding into land, e.g. a bay
- flora: Group of all plants that grow in a particular area
- turquoise: Color that is a combination of green and blue
- endemic: Natural to or typical of a specific place/people
- limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
- platter: Large plate that holds several types of food
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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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New Zealand South Island road trips: Kaikoura, Punakaiki, Otago, Mackenzie Basin, Akaroa
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Tawan Lee posted on 2015/09/09Dreaming of an epic road trip through New Zealand's South Island? This video takes you from the whale watching wonders of Kaikoura to the stunning Pancake Rocks and beyond, perfect for picking up advanced vocabulary related to travel and unique landscapes. You'll gain cultural insights and practical travel tips that go way beyond the usual tourist trail!
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