Vocabulary
- set up
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- have to: Must do
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- stumble across: To find something unexpectedly or by chance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- each end: At both extremities or sides of something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- bulk: Most of something; majority of
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- leave: To go away from; depart
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- quarter: 25 cents
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- spatial: About space
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- equilibrium: A state of balance or harmony
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- regain: To get something back that had been lost
- evenly: Equally; with advantage to both sides
- cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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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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【TED-Ed】Why do competitors open their stores next to one another? - Jac de Haan
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VoiceTube posted on 2020/07/04Ever wondered why ice cream shops and gas stations often pop up right next to each other? This video dives into the fascinating economics behind market clustering using the Hotelling model, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures along the way!
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