Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- get up to: To do something slightly naughty
- do the trick: To solve a problem or achieve a desired result.
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- clutter: To fill with disorderly mess of things
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- wardrobe: Stock of clothes belonging to a person
- rob: Person's name
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
- vegetable: Plant that is raised and eaten as food
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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 12, 2016 - Have you got too much stuff?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/05/13Feeling overwhelmed by your possessions? This fun 6 Minute English episode dives into decluttering and minimalism, helping you tackle that 'too much stuff' feeling! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for organizing your life and maybe even discover the magic of the three-bucket system.
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