Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- shying away: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- fast food chain: A company that operates many fast food restaurants.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- express: To send something by fast mail
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- evolve: To develop certain features
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- modal: Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
- linguist: Person who speaks several languages
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- slogan: Distinctive phrase used in political campaign, etc.
- suffix: Part of a word after the root, e.g. -ment, -ly
- biologist: A scientist who studies living things
- soften: To make more sympathetic or less strict
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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 August 04, 2016 - Is English changing?
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/08/14Ever wonder if English is changing right before your eyes? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into how language evolves, looking at everything from text speak to grammar shifts. You'll pick up fascinating insights and boost your vocabulary with this fun, conversational lesson!
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