Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- lead to: To result in some action
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- next to: Being located along side another
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- toughen up: To become stronger, more resilient, or less sensitive.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- fresh produce: Recently harvested fruits and vegetables offered for sale.
- swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in excess of: More than.
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- aisle: Long narrow space between rows of seats
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
- protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
- retention: Act of holding something inside the body
- pile: Large amount of something
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- intake: Amount of something that a person's body consumes
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- mucus: Thick liquid substance made in certain parts of the human body, such as the nose
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- fad: Something popular for a short time
- patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- altogether: All things considered
- mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
- surpass: To go beyond or achieve more than someone
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- replace: To use instead of something else
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- nutritional: (Of foods) having positive effects on your health
- outweigh: To be greater than in value or importance
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- addition: Act of adding something; thing that is added
- frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- prostate: Male gland important in the creation of semen
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- truth: Real facts about something
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- pee: To urinate
- trance: Daydreaming state; unaware state
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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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噹噹 posted on 2021/08/13Are you confused about what's actually healthy to eat? This video busts 7 common nutrition myths, like the low-fat craze and whether frozen produce is really worse than fresh. You'll learn practical, everyday food facts and pick up useful vocabulary to make smarter choices!
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