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- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- such as: For example; like
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
- allergy: Sensitivity to foods, etc. causing a bad reaction
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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 January 21, 2016 - Are we afraid of food?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/14Are we becoming too clean for our own good? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the fascinating 'Hygiene Hypothesis' and why food allergies are on the rise, perfect for boosting your advanced vocabulary on health and diet!
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