Vocabulary
- laid back
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- fight off: To defend a position, often violently
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- such as: For example; like
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- cruise: To easily achieve
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- reef: Line of rocks or sand at the surface of the ocean
- beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
- park: Person's name
- boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
- style: The (tasteful) way something is designed or done
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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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Guide to Fort Lauderdale Sightseeing
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Noemi Nar Tenaglia posted on 2016/05/18Dreaming of a sunny getaway? This video is your ultimate guide to the best sights in Fort Lauderdale, from the chic shops on Las Olas Boulevard to the relaxing vibes of the beach resorts! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn cool vocabulary about everything from water taxis to butterfly gardens.
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