Vocabulary
- hair of the dog: Alcohol taken to relieve hangover symptoms.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at school: Present and attending school.
- increased risk: A greater chance of something harmful or dangerous happening.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- have to: Must do
- on to: Toward something; forward
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- get on to: To decide to do something you have delayed doing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- skeptical: Doubting that something is true/probable/useful
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- rob: Person's name
- wine: Dark red color
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
- kale: Hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
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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 May 05, 2016 - How bad is booze?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/05/09Ever wondered about those 'hair of the dog' cures for a hangover? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the real risks of alcohol and busts some common myths, like the one about resveratrol in wine! You'll pick up some fantastic everyday English vocabulary and phrases while learning about fermentation and alcohol's effects.
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