Vocabulary
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- high voice: A voice with a high pitch or frequency.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- century: Period of 100 years
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- rank: To rate or class things
- tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
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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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BBC 6 Minute English December 31, 2015 - The Way We Look
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/09Ever wondered how first impressions are formed or why we care so much about appearance? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating topic of how we look, exploring everything from body image to historical fashion like corsets! You'll pick up useful vocabulary and practice your listening skills with this engaging, real-world conversation.
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