Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- in steps: Gradually, in a series of actions or stages.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- write in: To add text to a document or form.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
- in three days: Within a period of three days from now or a reference point.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
- level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- close: Almost; near
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- winter: Time or season of idleness or decay
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
- thoughtfully: In a careful or considerate manner
- big: Popular
- sporting: to wear or be decorated with something
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- small: Little in size; not big
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- planning: Act of making a detailed set of actions to do
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- geographical: Concerning the earth and its natural features
- level: Specific height of something
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- sleepy: Having difficulty staying awake; ready to sleep
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- row: To move a boat using oars
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- instance: An example of something; case
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- nailing: To attach things together with metal nails
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- tighten: To make a rule, law or system tougher
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- logical: Sensible; reasonable
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
- hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
- recharge: To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
- festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
- midway: In the middle of two opposite sides
- tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
- slack: Condition of being looser or not tight
- nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
- redundancy: Existence of an already present thing as a backup
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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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Chun-Jen Chen posted on 2013/06/04Dreaming of a European adventure but overwhelmed by planning? This video breaks down how to create the perfect itinerary, covering everything from trip duration and seasonal travel to smart tips like 'slack days' and avoiding museum closures. You'll pick up practical skills and vocabulary to plan your dream trip with confidence!
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