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acid
US /ˈæsɪd/
UK /ˈæsɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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correct
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
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decay
US /dɪˈke/
UK /dɪˈkeɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- To lose health or strength
- Uncountable Noun
- Slow loss of physical or mental health
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feed on
US /fid ɑn/
UK /fi:d ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat a particular food.
- To increase or become stronger because of something.
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fool
US /ful/
UK /fu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An idiot; someone who does something stupid
- Person kept by royalty to entertain with jokes
- Transitive Verb
- To trick someone; to deceive
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for too long
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UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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hyper
US /'haɪpər/
UK /ˈhaɪpə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very excited or active
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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in the past
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UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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myth
US /mɪθ/
UK /mɪθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- Famous story dealing with origins of a culture
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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sugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
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taste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
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tongue
US /tʌŋ/
UK /tʌŋ/
- Noun
- Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
- Transitive Verb
- To using your mouth to produce musical notes
- To use your mouth to touch something
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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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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3 Common Misconceptions About Sugar

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Adam Huang posted on 2015/12/14

Think sugar makes kids hyper or that you can taste 'sweet' only on the tip of your tongue? This video debunks those common sugar myths with fascinating research, helping you pick up advanced vocabulary related to health and science. You'll learn practical insights about tooth decay and more, making it a fun way to boost your English knowledge!

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